Shave, Edge

Description
An edge shave with a rounded wooden handle attached to a slender shank which has a groove in the middle of the upper side and a two pronged cutting edge. "8" is stamped into the shank. There is a brass band around the handle where it attaches to the shank.
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This edge shave was used by Robert Graham, who owned a boot repair and saddlery shop in Queen Street, Waitara.
Edge shaves are designed to shave and smooth edges on leather.
Accession number
TM2003.079
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