HAND-FORGED ROOT SAW - RED PIG TOOLS
Forged root saw, ultra-powerful and efficient,
It goes where other tools are helpless, capable of cutting all roots in the ground,
The handle is made of Hickory, a typical American wood, hard and resistant.
This tool is forged by Seth Pauley and his team in Oregon, USA. Old-fashioned, handmade work:
"We use steel, fire, anvil, and good, honest sweat"*
Each tool is unique and different.
Exceptional tools, extremely solid and practical, designed to be passed down from generation to generation.
* "We use steel, fire, anvil, and good, honest sweat"
- Total length: 33 cm
- Steel point length: 19 cm
- Weight: 245g
- Hand-forged steel
- HICKORY handle, a hard and resistant American wood
- The handle is hand-turned by artisans in Arkansas or Tennessee
- Made in Oregon - USA
To extend their exceptional lifespan, our tools are pre-treated by Seth: metal parts are coated with a transparent matte varnish, and the wooden handles are waxed.
These protective layers will help prevent damage caused by rust and moisture.
To take care of your great tools, here are a few simple steps to follow:
- After use, wipe them down with a cloth and, if possible, store them in a dry place.
- Protect the steel with our Niwaki camellia oil or another protective oil to prevent rust.
- Clean dirt and rust off the steel with our Niwaki Crean Mate rust eraser.
- Oil or wax the handle from time to time.
- For tools with a sharpened edge, sharpen them regularly using our Smith's sharpening stone or a tool file.
Red Pig is a family-owned forge. It creates the highest quality, traditional garden tools, the old-fashioned way, by hand:
« We use steel, fire, anvil, and good, honest sweat »
These handcrafted tools are stronger, sharper, and will last longer than any others you will find on the market.
They have been made since 1989 by Seth Pauley and his team in Oregon, USA.
SETH PAULEY
Seth is an artisan, writer, student of history, as well as a blacksmith and traveler.
A lifetime devoted to the creative arts - from writing to ceramics, to woodworking, and now blacksmithing - Seth's interest in history and learning ancient crafts has led him to research and develop his own manufacturing techniques.
Seth has followed an unconventional career path. He first taught creative writing and literature at Temple University in Philadelphia; he is the co-founder of a literary journal; he has written and edited for various publications related to arts and culture; and he has spent many years supporting small American family manufacturers of high-quality products.
Now, he is putting all these skills acquired over the years to use by focusing on making Red Pig tools.