Donnelly tool
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Mintgrun
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I don't recognize the brand, but it looks like a stone carving chisel.
Here's a random image thanks to google images.
Here's a random image thanks to google images.
four.cycle
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^ it is a "Toothed Mason's Chisel" used for carving stone, but I am not able to find anything on the maker.
Chris_Hamilton
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There were also variations on chisels like that were called "pricking irons". They were used for making long runs of punched holes in leather.
AFAIK the type of chisel pictured was used for very soft type stones or bricks. Bedford stone is an example. The serrations left more of a decorative edge versus using a regular edge type mason chisel.
AFAIK the type of chisel pictured was used for very soft type stones or bricks. Bedford stone is an example. The serrations left more of a decorative edge versus using a regular edge type mason chisel.
Chris_Hamilton
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When they split a brick or stone with one it doesn't leave a clean edge. It will look more rough/textured/natural. Done for aesthetic reasons.
RTM
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Maybe this vintage company, supplied blacksmith tools.
Or this one, who made climbing irons, just gotta figure out who.
The Blacksmith & Wheelwright
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Or this one, who made climbing irons, just gotta figure out who.
Annual Report
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