knife, backing

Backing knife used for shaping the curve on the back and outside of barrel staves. Long straight blade with a wooden handle set at right angles at each end. Cooper's tool.

Object Details

ID: TOS0699
Type: knife, backing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Sorby, Robert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 357 x 473 x 143 mm