This is my new adze. Dave made it to my spec when I was down in his woods a couple of months ago. I've seen a chinese bowyer pecking away at a bit of wiood with a tool just like this one and thought I'd like to have a go. I've also got a couple of oak trenchers to make and I think this will probably be the tool for the job.
(Dave can't be blamed for the mask design - that's mine - giving this beauty a suit of clothes was a high priority)
Masked
The blade
And the whole thing:
(Dave can't be blamed for the mask design - that's mine - giving this beauty a suit of clothes was a high priority)
Masked
The blade
And the whole thing: