I wouldn't use one of these as a froe any more than I'd use a drawknife
as a froe. These are available from a variety of sources under a
variety of names. One of the most common names is "wrecking knife." I
have something similar. A Japanese American co-worker had one that had
belonged to his father, a carpenter. It came in a wooden sheath like a
samurai sword. Heavy blade, sharpened one side, the tip slightly skewed
and just as sharp. Great for cleaning out a mortise, can function as a
drawknife. It's a great tool. But I ain't never going to pound on the
back of the blade.
Mike in Woodland
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