This
timber framing slick is hand forged from high carbon 9260 spring steel. After
precise and careful hardening tempering and annealing, the edge reaches
Rockwell 58-60 (HRC). Final sharpening is done on a felt disc using chrome
oxide compound to give the tool a razor sharp edge. A traditional mixture of
beeswax, linseed oil and pine turpentine is used on the steel to provide an
anti-rust finish.
The
handle is hand lathed elm that is tightly fitted into the cone of the socket
and glued in with an epoxy glue. Each slick handle is made individually to fit
the socket dimensions precisely. The handles are also treated with linseed oil
and beeswax. Each chisel comes with a handmade, custom dyed saddle tan leather
blade guard.
Beveled
Edges
Overall
length: 33” (838 mm)
Handle
length: 17 1/2” (444mm)
Socket
length: 4” (101mm)
Blade
length: 11 1/2” (292mm)
Blade
thickness: 0.31” (8mm)
Edge
sharpening angle: 25°
Overall
weight: 4.40lbs (2000g)
Blade
hardness: 58-60 (HRC)