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Elbow Adzes

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Large Gutter Adze

$322
Small picture of large gutter adze
Edge is 2" long with 3.5" dia. cup
Overall Weight is about 13 ounces

Large Straight Adze

$284
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Edge is 1.75" long
Overall Weight is about 12 ounces

Small Gutter Adze

$275
Temporarily discontinued
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Edge is 1.5" long with 2.5" dia. cup
Overall Weight is about 9 ounces

Small Straight Adze

$244
Temporarily discontinued
Small picture of small straight adze
Edge is 1.25" long
Overall Weight is about 8 ounces

Elbow Adze Irons

These are the same irons as the ones above, sold without the handles, to make them more affordable. A well made iron - properly curved and cupped, heat treated and sharpened - is the part that is outside the experience of most carvers. I am glad to provide that option, and I encourage it. Besides saving some money, there is just nothing like using a tool you've made yourself. They come with very good instructions (including a full scale pattern and seine twine for lashing).
Forged from round bars of the same high carbon steel I use for all my knives. They are each 6 inches long.
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Large Gutter Iron

$147
Temporarily discontinued
Small picture of adze ilron, hand forged by North Bay Forge for whittling and general wood working.
Edge is 2" long with 3.5" dia. cup

Large Straight Iron

$109
Temporarily discontinued
Small picture of adze ilron, hand forged by North Bay Forge for whittling and general wood working.
Edge is 1.75" long

Small Gutter Iron

$101
Temporarily discontinued
Small picture of adze ilron, hand forged by North Bay Forge for whittling and general wood working
Edge is 1.5" long with 2.5" dia. cup

Small Straight Iron

$73
Temporarily discontinued
Small picture of adze ilron, hand forged by North Bay Forge for whittling and general wood working
Edge is 1.25" long
  
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Bowl Adze

Please Note - Because they are heavy and swung with considerable force, they can get stuck in a deep cut. The temptation is to try and pry them through or out of the cut. The problem is that a great deal of leverage and force can then be applied to the edge, with the possibility of badly chipping it. To avoid this, simply wiggle the adze free from side-to-side and back it out, then take a shallower cut.
I've taken great care to make these adzes perform and hold up as well as possible, but they are not guaranteed against chipping the edges from undue aggressive use.

One reason for the price increase is that these adzes now include leather sheaths, nicely fitted and offer very good protection.

This batch is 12 light, 6 medium and 5 heavy. I will be making one last batch next year that will be about the same size.
Please email me if you want to be notified when they are available.

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profile of heavy bowl adze        profile of heavy bowl adze

My Recommendations
Light - This is the one I suggest if you aren't used to wielding a hammer or don't have a strong forearm. It has the smallest curve for getting into smaller bowls, but it is the least aggressive because it is the lightest.

Medium - I suggest this for most people. It has a reasonable weight and curve for getting into most bowls. Its curve is also pretty useable for shaping the outsides of bowls.

Heavy - This is a bit of a beast! It is certainly the most aggressive for removing wood - but it takes a strong forearm and practice to control it. The flatter curve makes it very good for shaping the outsides of bowls, but that makes it a problem for getting into and carving out the insides of smaller bowls.

Light Bowl Adze

26 oz     2 1/2" wide     2 1/2" dia curve
$500

Medium Bowl Adze

38 oz     2 3/4" wide     5" dia curve
$550

Heavy Bowl Adze

44 oz     3 1/4" wide     8" dia curve
$625
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My carving knives are intended for serious wood carvers. They are razor sharp and can be very dangerous if used improperly. Please be careful and don't allow young people to use them unsupervised.

Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed. If you have a problem of any kind with one of my knives, please let me know. I will make it right with you.

 
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