block knives

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Scope note
Long heavy blades with a handle on one end and an upturned prong on the other end of the blade, used with a stout staple in a bench; the prong is placed under the staple and wood is pared away from a block, log, or other wood piece by levering the knife down. An example of use for a block knife is in the traditional manufacture of wooden clogs.
block knives
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024