Help Dating Hoe Head Please

[Subterranean]

I dug this one during a hunt at a long-gone corral and barn area. It is thick iron, very sturdy, and had a tapered handle at one time. Thanks for helping me narrow down its dates of use! Happy Hunting. Subterranean

 

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[Subterranean]

Here's the Photo.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

It's cast, rather than forged, so I think that puts it post 1851 or so (Besemer Process) when cast steel became practical. Older & it would have been a forged tool. That one's seen some use and is nubbed right down. Could have been made past 1900 as well.

 

[Subterranean]

Thanks Charlie P., I think this is what is referred to as a "Grub Hoe." Probably late 1800's I presume.

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

Normally all you need is money and a nice car to date hoes.