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Ledge too awkward for a cutting instrument (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

edge tool

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'a cutting instrument' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'ledge too awkward' is the wordplay.
'awkward' indicates anagramming the letters.
'ledge'+'too'='ledgetoo'
'ledgetoo' is an anagram of 'EDGE TOOL'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for edge tool that I've seen before include "Knife or axe, for example" , "Maybe saw" , "Chisel or knife, say" , "Implement with one or more cutting sides" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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