**Advantages**:
1. Enhanced Safety: Comes with a hand guard, reducing the risk of hand injuries during use.
2. Robust Build: Made for rigorous tasks, ensuring durability.
3. Versatile Size: 102x216mm dimensions make it suitable for a range of brickwork.
4. Precision Cutting: Allows for clean and sharp cuts on bricks.
Disadvantages:
Weight: Might be heavier than standard bolsters, causing user fatigue.
Limited to Brickwork: Specially designed for bricks, limiting its versatility in other tasks.
Need for Maintenance: Requires periodic sharpening to maintain efficiency.
Problems and Solutions:
Problem: Due to its weight, prolonged use may lead to hand strain.
Solution: Take regular breaks or use in conjunction with other lighter tools.
Problem: The hand guard may interfere with specific angles or precision tasks.
Solution: For such specific tasks, consider using a bolster without a hand guard.
Problem: Over time, the blade might dull, reducing the efficiency of cuts.
Solution: Regularly sharpen the blade using appropriate sharpening tools.
