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What Is A Froe And Why It Still Matters Today

The froe is one of the oldest woodworking tools—and it still works incredibly well. Forged for splitting wood along the grain ...
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Why a froe still beats modern tools

Before modern machinery, tools like the froe got the job done. Watch as this classic tool is brought to life through blacksmithing. It’s practical, efficient, and built to last.
A froe is a traditional wood working tool that’s shaped like an “L”. Used to precisely split logs apart along the grain, it features a heavy, wedge-shaped blade ...
WPP Group’s CEO Sir Martin Sorrell was the one who coined the term “froe” to describe Google. He said in 2008 that Google had gone from being a “frenemy” to a “froe” of the agency holding company.