The Ray Iles Micro Froe is the most compact in the Ray Iles froe family, designed for precision in your finest splitting tasks. Its slimmer and more delicate blade sets it apart from the Ray Iles Small Froe, featuring long, smooth bevels that afford you the ability to split shorter or thinner materials with excellent control.
This tool is perfect for crafting small wooden components like square oak pegs, where accuracy is important. Constructed from 01 high carbon tool steel, this micro froe is built to last and retain its sharpness over extensive use.
It features a traditional beech handle, giving a nod to classic tool design while ensuring comfort and ease of use. Please note that the style of the handle may vary, both in wood type and design, adding a unique touch to each tool. Made in the UK.
Product Details:
- Blade Thickness: 4mm at the thickest point
- Blade Depth: 25mm (1")
- Blade Length: 130mm (5")
- Handle: 230mm (9"), made from beech and finished with a light oil for a natural grip
About Ray Iles:
Specialising in 'no-nonsense' tools, British toolmaker Ray Iles is an stalwart amongst the green woodworking community, producing well-made and affordable tools that with proper care will last a lifetime. Ray Iles is the eldest son of Ashley Iles (of edge tools fame). Both Ashley Iles and Ray were trained in the individual trades of toolmaking (forging, grinding, handle making, etc.) by the
little mesters of Sheffield in the 1950’s. Secrets that had been jealously guarded for generations were freely passed on to prevent them from being lost forever.
The Ashley Iles family and business moved to Lincolnshire where they have perpetuated toolmaking in the old tradition ever since. Ray set up his own business about 30 years ago and now produces a range of exceptional green woodworking tools. His tools perfectly compliment the carving and turning tools produced by his brother Tony at Ashley Iles (Edge Tools)
We carry a wide selection of commonly used greenwood tools produced by Ray Iles at Woodsmith; please note most tools come with a factory grind and will need a final hone before use.
