Honister Slate Mine - Alastair Cameron & Liz Withey country_japan The hammer head is hand-forged

The hammer head is hand-forged with a tempered chisel and striking face

Volute spring for smooth cutting action

For a better finish buff with a Furniture Brush once the last coat has dried

Aluminum Construction Sturdy lightweight construction for quick set-up and take-down

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Honister Slate Mine - Alastair Cameron & Liz Withey country_japan The hammer head is hand-forgedOVERVIEW Utilising a wealth of rare and unpublished images from official archives, Cameron and Withey tell the story behind the development of the Honister Mine in the Lake District from the time of the Norman Conquest until today. Though the exact date that mining at the site begun is unknown, it was undoubtedly in operation shortly after the arrival of William the Conqueror. Slate was initially won by peeling it off the face of Honister Crag in