Cant Hook (short)

Logging tool

Logging tool

Name/Title

Cant Hook (short)

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.29

Description

A cant hook or cant dog is a traditional logging tool consisting of a wooden lever handle with a movable metal hook called a dog at one end, A peavey or peavey hook is similar, but has a spike in the end of the handle, whereas a cant dog has a blunt end or possibly small teeth for friction. Most cant hooks have a strong wooden pole with a curved, hooked, iron bar that hinges. This particular cant hook has a short handle.

Cataloged By

Slusar, Vern

Acquisition

Accession

2021.07

Location

* Untyped Location

Sec 6E Shelf S3

Create Date

January 19, 2021

Update Date

March 12, 2021