At 08:30 PM 7/31/2014, Champ Herren wrote:
>GG,
>
>http://flic.kr/p/ogaaJW
>
>It is labeled a "stove hammer". It is some type of adze, but I cannot find
>a reference in my usual printed sources.  Thoughts about usage or proper
>name?

That is a cooper's adze.

>A friend had it in their booth and was asking $35.

That is about the going rate for one in decent condition.  I passed 
on one at the flea this weekend for $15.  The body and handle were 
good but the steel bit was down to the last 1/8" of life...sigh

Tony (good ones are getting hard to find)



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