Primitive Log Peavey Old Antique Logging Tool Cant Hook

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You are bidding on a primitive log peavey. The tool measures 63" in total length. The handle is made from some type of pine limb and is 2" in diameter at the large end and 1-1/2" in diameter at the smaller end. The handle has been around for a long time and has numerous surface marks and some splits from age and dryness, but is still a solid piece of wood. The metal end was hand forged by a blacksmith and is made from heavy duty steel. It measures 7-1/2" from the handle to the point and has a 4" hook. It is in good condition and is secured to the handle by a quarter inch bolt and a 1" wide metal band.If you are looking for a very nice primitive tool to add to your collection, this is certainly it. This is a one of a kind type of item that only comes along every couple of years. The tool is being offered at a low starting bid with no reserve, so help yourself.Log peaveys were used by loggers to guide floating logs toward the sawmill as they floated them down the river.I try to offer accurate descriptions, careful packaging, and fast shipping to help you bid with confidence. So, e-mail with questions about anything that I might have missed. If you purchase this item and it isn't as described, please contact me. |