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why arent double bits common 'down under' or in 'kiwi' land? i have always wondered that...
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a question for frank from new zealand
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Hi Bear ...That's a very good question. But it's one I cannot answer. I have seen DBs here but only in collections.
Timber was a big industry here a few years back. NZ has a great variety of native timber. Different timber for different applications.
Unfortunately untold huge amounts of valuable timber was clear felled and just burned to make way for farming. Still lots of national parks though where what is left is protected. The top half of the North island boast the second largest tree worldwide. The mighty 'Kauri'
All competition axes seem to be single bit. So the accuracy and speed must be there. I can see the advantage of DBs in trail work etc for their versatility. I suppose the axes our 'Old Timers' used just performed so well they never tried to seek any other style.
Wish I knew mate. Sure like to try a DB some time though.
regards...Frank.
Timber was a big industry here a few years back. NZ has a great variety of native timber. Different timber for different applications.
Unfortunately untold huge amounts of valuable timber was clear felled and just burned to make way for farming. Still lots of national parks though where what is left is protected. The top half of the North island boast the second largest tree worldwide. The mighty 'Kauri'
All competition axes seem to be single bit. So the accuracy and speed must be there. I can see the advantage of DBs in trail work etc for their versatility. I suppose the axes our 'Old Timers' used just performed so well they never tried to seek any other style.
Wish I knew mate. Sure like to try a DB some time though.
regards...Frank.
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thanks for the answer and info frank 
now go out and get yourself a nice DB
now go out and get yourself a nice DB
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Didn't get a DB this week but did get a 'Kelly Perfect'. Branded: W.C. KELLY PERFECT. CHARLESTON. W.VA. USA. REG.US.PAT.
Unfortunately I cant read the patent number. These are not common here so a good find.
regards...Frank.
Unfortunately I cant read the patent number. These are not common here so a good find.
regards...Frank.
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nice! i got one of those awhile back in the 'jersey' pattern, its in real nice shape too...
i believe those marked with that label were made from 1904 until 1934, so shes a nice old one...
do you guys have or come across many brades axes over there?
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I often see Brades axes and other tools for sale. They seem to be well respected and sort after. Tried for an axe in auction recently but the price got too high.
regards...Frank
regards...Frank