Whether you have a wood stove or a fireplace, cleaning the ash out is something we all have to do, and what better way to do that than with a hand-forged ash shovel?
The handle is made of 3/8″ mild steel and 16 gauge sheet metal for the ash pan. The handle is attached with 2 hand-forged rivets to secure it in place.
You will find the handle very comfortable. It fits naturally in your hand allowing you to get a good grip. This is a tool I use for 6-7 months out of the year so I made sure it’s good at its job and is comfortable to use.
Shovel pan measures 5″ wide and 6 1/2″ deep making it a great size for cleaning out your fireplace or wood stove.
Length is approximately 28″, so long enough for what you need without being too long.
Twist
I put a twist in the center of the ash shovel, or no twist if you prefer. Below are the twist options and you can check the pictures for reference.
- No Twist – No twist is done to the center of the fire poker and it remains square.
- Plain – A plain twist is the fire poker twisted to give a classic look.
- Veined – This twist is done with all 4 sides chiseled first and then twisted to give a veined look which adds depth.
- Reverse – A reverse twist is like a plain twist only that the twist continues back and forth in opposing directions. It’s kind of mesmerizing.
- Stair – The stair twist is done by chiseling a line on all 4 sides and cutting in cubes on two opposing corners. It’s then twisted to give the look of a spiral staircase.
Ryan B. (verified owner) –
This is a functional tool that doubles as a work of art
Tony (store manager) –
Thanks. You got the first redesign of that ash shovel I’ve been working on. I redid the ash pan itself to have more of a keyhole shape.