Flint Edge Double Bit Build Osage Orange and Red Oak

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ericwhyne

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Resurrected an old flint edge double bit with some TLC, Osage Orange, and Red Oak. Hope you enjoy the build log and video.

http://www.datamungeblog.com/2013/11/axe-handle.html


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I'd love to make a matching nessmuk axe, but it's been impossible to find smaller forged double bits. Any ideas where to look for one? Willing to sell or donate?
 
I must say thats a good looking axe and beautiful haft. Funny you should mention smaller db's and where to find them. I just brought 3 home today from the local metal recycler/hoarder. It took a few return visits before he had anything but I got those 3 and a fourth for ten bucks today. Good luck with your search, something will turn up eventually. I also like to mention my axe restoration hobby on occasion. I have been pleasantly surprised by the axe heads that have come my way through such conversations. All free I might add.
 
Eric

That haft is really nice. I like the flat sides on it. It should perform like an octagonal haft. I've never thought of using other woods to make up for Osage orange's shortcomings. It's a great,wood but difficult to find pieces long and straight enough for full size axes. You did an excellent job on this one.
 
Paradextactical said:
Very nice woodworking skills and beautiful haft. I hand carved an osage handle for my boys axe. Tough stuff.
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That's a great handle. I'm looking forward to my osage projects turning a darker orange with age. I even thought about setting this one in a window to speed up the process.

What kind of rope is that on the handle? How do you find you like the rope there? I had thought about doing that.
 
Did you swing that axe at any wood yet? I'd be interested to hear how it feels compared to hickory.
 
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