Barr Tools Froe

The froe is a simple tool used for splitting straight-grained wood. In use, the thick, blunt blade is driven into your stock with wooden maul or heavy mallet, and the handle is pulled or pushed as needed to direct the split's runout.

This froe is hand-forged in Idaho by master toolmaker Barr Quarton. It has a 10" iron blade fitted with an 17" handle. Weighs 4 lbs. (As with all hand forged tools, measurements are approximate and may vary from tool to tool.)

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