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I called the above billhooks "Italian" simply because they are made in Italy; no claims made about design provenance .
Here are two examples from their 6 pages of "double edge billhooks":
Imagine these in HI chiruwa style with typical flared end of handle.
Here are links to some "Made in Brazil" billhooks:
http://www.tramontina.com.br/products/category/2780-sickles-and-grass-hooks
http://www.bellotto.com.br/en/ferramentas.php
one of the main utilities i've always though of a brushhook was a relatively easily replaceable pole handle to extended length as needed. a fixed handle would bring these back into the realm of various choppers and items similiar to what Condor supplies for pennies on the dollar (ie: might not be feasible to make)
Bladite