{"product_id":"ray-iles-newtown-billhook-with-leather-sheath","title":"Ray Iles Newtown Billhook - Hand Forged","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f20b0b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e “You must be over 18 to purchase this product. We have an effective and monitored age verification process provided by VerifyMyAge. We will not sell to persons that do not meet the age restrictions for this product and by continuing with this purchase you hereby consent to the processing of your personal data for age verification purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f20b0b;\"\u003e Physical proof of age may also be required on delivery of your parcel if believed to be under 25 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f20b0b;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f20b0b;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Verify My Age Badge\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1902\/9027\/files\/VF-age-badge_480x480.gif?v=1615882864\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1902\/9027\/files\/18_-logo-mat_480x480.gif?v=1615883016\" alt=\"Age Restricted Product - 18+\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further details please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toolnut.co.uk\/pages\/age-verification\" title=\"Age Verification\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAge Verification Page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1902\/9027\/files\/MADE-IN-BRITAIN03.gif?v=1726579273\" alt=\"Made In Britain\" align=\"right\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fine, traditional Newtown pattern billhook hand forged by Ray Iles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to hedgelaying, coppicing and general green woodworking\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty blade with a 7mm spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from EN47 oil-hardening tool steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull tang design - tang passes through the ash handle and is securely peened over a washer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dried solid ash, treated with linseed oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ray Iles (England)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provided sharp, final honing may be required to suit user needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Extra:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/billhooks\/products\/ray-iles-billhook-sheath\" title=\"Billhook Leather Sheath\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eBillhook Leather Sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Ray Iles Newtown Billhook is a robust, traditionally made tool designed for cutting and working green wood. Its distinctive curved blade makes it particularly useful for hedgelaying, coppicing, trimming and other woodland tasks where a strong, controllable cutting tool is required.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRay Iles hand forges the blade from EN47 oil-hardening tool steel, giving it the toughness and edge-holding qualities expected of a serious working tool. At approximately 7mm thick at the spine, the blade has substantial strength while retaining the cutting characteristics required for fine green-wood work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full tang runs through the reinforced ash handle and is peened over a washer, providing a secure and durable connection between blade and handle. With traditional construction and quality materials throughout, this is a billhook intended to be used and maintained for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ray Iles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55640116527480,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1902\/9027\/files\/ray-iles-billhook_7.jpg?v=1787667705","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.co.uk\/products\/ray-iles-newtown-billhook-with-leather-sheath","provider":"Toolnut ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}