Iron or steel. Possibly a tool steel blade with a cylindrical iron or steel handle with one end split to fit over blade. Split end flattened, the joint hammer welded to secure blade. A semi-spherical ring is fit over the other end of the handle and welded.
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Shaker Museum Chisel, Straight. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=2833. Accessed on November 23, 2024
