In message , david
writes
Forgot to say that I go along with Rodger it is a Mattock for the ground
Adze for wood working


I would generally agree, however, do you get one-sided mattocks though?
All the mattocks I have ever seen have had two sides to the head, a wide
blade on one side for digging etc. and either a pick head or another
blade at right angles to the first for cutting roots etc.

I have a feeling that I have seen/heard these single sided hoes or
whatever to call them called adzes in other countires
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