Denis Marier wrote:
Thanks for the information. I read the company history and find it
interesting.
While the Kangaroo trademark is mentioned nothing is said about the Iron
Cross stamped beside the name of: Robt. Sorby. I have remove the rust, made
a handle and sharpened the gouge. It works good but requires frequent
sharpening in hard wood. I compared it to carbon steel and HSS. The
Sorby's caststeel came in third. When caststeel was first introduced it
must have been the best material for edged tools in those days.
Now that the gouge is in good shape I'll kept it as a collection item.
Maybe some day I'll find out what year it was made.

I'm sure if you send an email to Robert Sorby with a photo of the gouge
attached, they'd be glad to identify it for you. I've met a few people
from Sorby at various demos and suchlike and they're friendly enough
Who knows, they might even buy it off you for the company museum!

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Alun