I grew up using a mattock for many tasks. Like the Army service.45 automatic,
the mattock is crude but effective.

Cheers,
John

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On Dec 8, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Michael Filler via OldTools mailto:oldtools@s...">mailto:oldtools@s...>> wrote:

The tool is called a Mattock.  Sort of a cross between a pick and an adze.  I
have one for digging, breaking up heavy clay soil and chopping through roots.

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