Bark left on a log invites insects and rot; the bark spud is the tool that takes it off. Peavey of Eddington, Maine forges theirs the way they have made logging tools since Joseph Peavey invented the tool that carries the family name back in the 1850s.

The long handle and beveled blade get under the bark and peel it in satisfying sheets, preserving the clean wood beneath for building, milling, or rustic work.

Specifications:

• Overall length: 25 in
• Blade width: 2-1/4 in
• Handle: 1-1/8-in diameter
• Use: removing bark from logs to prevent rot, mold, and insect damage
• Made in: Eddington, Maine, USA by Peavey Manufacturing