Billhook

Ancient agricultural implement in much of a Europe, the billhook has a curved blade for chopping around curved objects like tree trunks.

Uses: Traditionally used for snedding, which is the process of stripping side shoots and buds from a branch. The hooked blade, sharpened on the inner curve, is also ideally suited for gripping and cutting vines and brambles. Also used for hedge construction and maintenance, and by charcoal makers for use in coppicing and woodlot management.

Alternative Names: bagging hook, bill hook, bush knife, coa, reaping hook, sheaf hook, trimming hook, woodman’s pal