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TOOL: ROPE CUTTER

Subcollections
Tools
Overview

Tight U-shaped blade stamped 'J. Rodger and Sons', set into a wooden handle and held in place by a copper collar. One leg of the U has a sharp cutting edge and ends in a sharp point. There is a slight depression where the string, twine or rope is held when passing through the narrow aperture of the U. The wooden handle is cylindrical and tapers slightly towards the blade to allow a good grip between thumb and index finger.

Historical information

Wood and steel.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1991.179
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Width
50 mm
Height or length
155 mm
Inscriptions and markings

J Rodger and Sons

Keywords
Photographed 2023
Statement of significance

An example of a rope cutter, probably used in a local industry.

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
83
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