Anyone ordered or tried to order an Axe from John Neeman Tools lately?

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Mwctexas

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Hi...Neeman Tools is open to ordering several of it's amazing products. But, ordering Axe's doesn't appear to be available at this
time or since I can remember. I'd like to hear how successful you've been or not been at ordering Axes. Thanks.
 
Last year my wife emailed Neeman via the link on the website to ask when they might be open for axe orders. In the same day she received a reply saying they had what I wanted already made and available for purchase. A month later I had it in my hands. I posted pics of it on the forum....I think the title is "I love my woman".

I would give that a try.....good luck.

Let me know how you make out....
 
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Beautiful work. For us newb's...would that handle be a good example of grain or anything else to look for in a Hickory haft?

Thanks,

Dutch S.
 
I believe neemantools use elm for their handles. The grain looks pretty ideal in those pictures, but where it really counts is looking at the bottom of the handle, where the grain should run relatively parallel to the direction of the axe head.
 
chuxwan said:
I believe neemantools use elm.
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You got me curious so I checked out their site. Pretty amazing that they report being overwhelmed with orders and are not accepting any new inquiries until they get caught up. It must be one helluva a fine tool considering the price and then the backlog.

That small Northlander Hatchet looks like the cat's ass for game processing, quartering and dividing for field carry. I'd like to see a longer handle but the size of the head appears near perfect.

You've got good taste bud... :thumbup:
 
Have you checked out autine? It's started by the guy himself, john neeman (real name janis nimanis). He used to be the blacksmith for neeman tools before the business split, so they have very similar offerings. I believe they have a hefty wait list of their own.
 
First thing I did was check the grain at the bottom of the haft. It wasn't ideal but it was pretty good. I was actually going to complain (cost was around $480 after shipping I think) but after swinging it I don't see it being an issue.

chuxwan said:
I believe neemantools use elm for their handles. The grain looks pretty ideal in those pictures, but where it really counts is looking at the bottom of the handle, where the grain should run relatively parallel to the direction of the axe head.
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mako20ft said:
Beautiful work. For us newb's...would that handle be a good example of grain or anything else to look for in a Hickory haft?
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That would be an example of bad grain. Plus it runs out badly 2/3 the way down the haft. If I forked over $480 and got that I'd be sadly disappointed.
 
Square_peg said:
That would be an example of bad grain. Plus it runs out badly 2/3 the way down the haft. If I forked over $480 and got that I'd be sadly disappointed.
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It was a beautiful and extremely thoughtful gift that was given and received with lots of love so the price doesn't really matter. Although the grain may not be acceptible to collectors I am 42 years old and grew up with axes and so i understand how NOT to break a haft. The grain is not as important to me as it is to collecters. I am rather hard on my tools and I've used it repeatedly with no issues.
 
moose11872 said:
It was a beautiful and extremely thoughtful gift that was given and received with lots of love so the price doesn't really matter. Although the grain may not be acceptible to collectors I am 42 years old and grew up with axes and so i understand how NOT to break a haft. The grain is not as important to me as it is to collecters. I am rather hard on my tools and I've used it repeatedly with no issues.
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Moose, very much appreciate the feedback. Thoughtful gift is putting it mildly. I've got plenty of years on you and the last time someone offered a present like that was before I was married....follow?

Anyway, square peg is right now that I look at it. It's my fault for asking the question since it opens up professional critique. Way more important is the sentiment expressed with something so personal. My wife appreciates my interests, allows latitude when I see something I covet but gift me a one of a kind tool for 5 Bills??? She would sooner I was homeless :rolleyes:

Thanks again for the pics brutha'
 
Jekabs and co make batches of tools.Check out their social media to get ahead.
Last i know they are making bows and will venture into adzes.
 
Jekabs and co make batches of tools.Check out their social media to get ahead.
Last i know they are making bows and will venture into adzes.

If i have the loot now this is what i will be ordering:
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Square_peg said:
That would be an example of bad grain. Plus it runs out badly 2/3 the way down the haft. If I forked over $480 and got that I'd be sadly disappointed.
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My thoughts too! Something tells me the grain is very much perpendicular to the vertical axis. A picture of the haft from the front, back and up above would tell a lot more. That handle is 'pretty' (the shape). though!. The wood is definitely not Elm and likely not Hickory either; more likely Oak or Ash.
 
It looks like the grain is running contrary to what we consider optimal. The run out looks to be the result of handle shape and not a twisted or wild grained billet. I guess what I am trying to say is warping may not be an issue. The growth rings being steped through at the lower end of the handle may be all right also. If there is a wood that will stand up to that it would be Elm with its interlocking grain and great performance in tension.
 
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