Any interest in an axe like this?

Jake Evans · Aug 25, 2001

This axe has been a wallhanger for a lot of years. It has a 6 inch cutting edge and is 7.5 inches from edge to back. It is beveled on one side only. It has a straight 16.5 inch handle but I think it has been changed. I've been told it was a broadaxe and a hewing axe. Maybe some of you can add to that. Thanks.

Paul Work · Aug 25, 2001

It's a hewing hatchet. A smaller version of the broad axe.

Paul

Brian C · Aug 27, 2001

Paul, can you please explain the purpose of hewing hatchets & broad axes? TIA.

Paul Work · Aug 27, 2001

They are used to square the sides of logs, ie cabin construction, etc. Broad axe for larger logs, hewing hatchet for smaller.

Paul

Brian C · Aug 27, 2001

Thanks, Paul. I suspected that might be it but I wasn't sure.

Jake Evans · Aug 28, 2001

Paul, I think this is way to heavy to be classified as a hatchet. Its as heavy as my double bit axe, maybe it falls between axe and hatchet somewhere.

Paul Work · Aug 28, 2001

Jake, I've often wondered that myself. Most of the hewing hatchets I've seen are fairly heavy.

Paul

Jimbo · Aug 30, 2001

Hewing involves short swings and chops so a heavy head is essential. You wouldn't achieve much with a light tool.