Anyone heard of Ruhr (W. Germany)

[Core Knife Co.]

I was picking around the junk shop down the street when I found this nice little axe head. It was so rusted and covered in gunk that you couldn't make out any markings. I've been out in the garage sanding it down and the name RUHR, W. GERMANY came through.

I did some searches on Yahoo and Google however I find nothing on Ruhr axes. Thought I would ask you guys if anyone has every heard of one.

 

[JLKII]

I don't think that's a brand name, but a location.

The Ruhr is the great industrial area of Germany.

 

[Core Knife Co.]

Thank you,

Interesting. That's the only marking on it. When I get it cleaned up a little more I'll take a better picture. See if we can put a name to it.

I found this head and a great handle to put on it for $4.00. Can't beat that for a little project.

 

[Calebklyne]

Did it have blue paint on it?

 

[Core Knife Co.]

Did it have blue paint on it?

There wasn't much left, but yes, there was blue paint remnants throughout.

 

[omniviking]

I don't think that's a brand name, but a location.

The Ruhr is the great industrial area of Germany.

It could be like Soligen is to knives only Axes

 

[Calebklyne]

There wasn't much left, but yes, there was blue paint remnants throughout.

Cool I just found out what my moms 70's hatchet is

 

[Core Knife Co.]

I didn't take any pictures of this when I first brought it home and only thought to post pictures up here when I found the "Ruhr, W. Germany. But since I did I thought I would show some completed pictures. Not bad for a $4.00 investment.

 

[rlcanon]

What's the finish on the head?

 

[Core Knife Co.]

What's the finish on the head?

After I polished it, I made a mixture of white vinegar and yellow mustard which I dabbed on with a rag. I put it on very thin and let it dry on the metal. It took about an hour.

 

[Dusty One]

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Nice job.....