Adzes are an ancient and versatile cutting tool used for various woodworking tasks including trimming, shaping and smoothing wooden surfaces. If you want to work wood with hand tools, then check out this Adze from Narek. A quality tool for the enthusiast and professional woodworker alike.
Adzes are a versatile tool great for a range of disciplines including trimming, shaping and smoothing wooden surfaces. Also great for carving, hollowing and texturing. If you want to emphasise the “handmade” characteristics of your work, consider using an adze.
Narex Small Adze 50mm Head & 290mm Handle
This small Narex adze has a blade width of 50mm with a curve approximately equal to a 65mm diameter circle. This adze is designed to be used with one hand making it a great tool for carving out smaller hollows, chair seats, applying surface texturing and similar applications. The blade is forged Cr-Mn steel with a carefully hardened cutting edge (HRC 55) for superb edge retention. The gently 290mm curved handle is Ash with a natural finish. The blade comes with a polished out-cannel bevel. Timbecon recommends honing and polishing the inside of the bevel to get the best performance from this tool.
Key features
- European made one-handed adze
- Curved edge for carving out hollows
- Blade width of 50mm, forged Cr-Mn steel for strength
- 290mm Ash handle with natural finish
- Hardened to HRC 55 for excellent edge retention
- Supplied with leather edge protector
Who is Narex
Established more than 100 years ago, Narex is European tool manufacturer located in the Czech Republic. Narex produce a wide range of quality tools for woodworking distributed all around the world.