Chisel, Hancock, MA

Object ID:

1959.11090.1

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

Chisel-like tool made from the tang-end of a spring-latch brace bit (steel). Spring-latch notch side tapers from 1/4" down to about 1/8" and is then beveled to a chisel edge. Bevel has not been honed.

Massachusetts Hancock

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