Title:
Chamfer knife
Catalog Number:
1999.9
Description:
The chamfer knife has one wood handle and one steel. It was used to chamfer the edges on the ends of barrels.
Size:
W-16 D-11.5 inches
Inscription:
L & I J White, Buffalo, NY. A number 6 appears above inscription.
Made:
L & I J White, Buffalo, N.Y.
KID TALK:
The chamfer knife was a large, heavy wood shaver used to smooth out the uneven ends of wooden barrels. Wooden barrels were made of wood staves held together by a metal band. Barrels were used to ship heavy items and to store liquids. Small barrels were called kegs. A cooper made and repaired barrels.
Subjects:
Knives
Search Terms:
Harry White's Garage
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Chamfer Knife
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