need help with repair and identification of this Axe

COSMO

COSMO

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Hello BF:

Looking for some insight and repair help on this Axe I picked up this weekend. Mainly wondering if it is indeed a “throwing Axe” as the seller stated. Also interested in its approximate value. There are not any maker’s marks on it. I showed it to a couple of guys that sell axes and hatchets and they thought it looked hand made.

Also, as you can see from the pictures, the wedge is broken so the head comes off. When I fix this should I use a wood or a metal wedge, and should I use any glue or epoxy? Any tips on how to best repair this are appreciated!!

Thanks

Cosmo





 
The long points (heel and toe), narrow profile and open hang are all features that will help this axe stick when thrown.

Yes, it's a throwing axe.
 
Whatever it was 'before' it's become a thrower now. Square eye is not a north American thing either. Have fun with this!
 
I really appreciate the input, interesting that you noticed the the "square eye." I never would have known to look for that, or that it is not a North American feature.

Thanks

Cosmo
 
Could have been forged out of a large adze-eye hammer. A 32 oz. framing hammer would likely have enough mass to make that.
 
Honestly, I really think it's a carving axe. It's got that deep curve in the "chest" of the handle between the belly and the shoulder. And the steep upward curve of the toe really looks like the curvature in a carving axe.

here are some reference pictures I found just by googling "carving axe:"
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/89/04/60/890460219be3921af79ec72d1f54c2c0.jpg
http://www.woodlandcraftsupplies.co.uk/images/SD_carving_Axe_Medium.jpg
https://pfollansbee.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/new-karlsson-hatchet.jpg
And the Gransfors: https://www.gransforsbruk.com/app/uploads/2014/11/475-large-carving-axe.jpg
 
Carondelet

Thanks for the input, that is what I thought it would be good for when I bought it.

Does anyone have any thoughts on best way to fix it, or it's value?
Cosmo
 
I think you could try cleaning up the shoulder a bit to get it to seat firmly, then drive a new wedge in there (wooden wedge, boiled linseed oil or glue). If that doesn't work, maybe make a new handle for it. That's the approach I would take were it my hatchet!

Not sure of it's value though, so I can't comment on that. Sorry :(
 
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