German made Hudson Bay axe

Square_peg · Dec 30, 2024

Hi, all. It's been a while. Nice to see you all still here.

Over the holidays I picked up this little West German made Hudson Bay axe. Note the little v-notch just in front of the eye.

catspa · Dec 30, 2024

Nice. Do you know the weight?

Parker

Old Axeman · Dec 30, 2024

Great to see you Tom !
Bernie

Square_peg · Dec 31, 2024

catspa said:
Nice. Do you know the weight?

Parker

I haven't weighed it yet but it's the typical size of an Hudson Bay (like an old Collins), I'd venture close to 1-3/4 pounds.

Dusty One · Dec 31, 2024

Looks like a nice one to clean up..

Square_peg · Dec 31, 2024

Just weighed it, it's a hair over 2 pounds. The little notch is distinctive.

flexo · Jan 4, 2025

nice catch!

flexo · Jan 7, 2025

i have one made in germany more modern i guess and 600 grs weight . 50cm(20in) handle i made for it was coming loose well not exactly it was coming with a sound and a feel off breaking soon, i changed for a new one i made out off softer wood i'll need to replace when suitable billet is dry!
i'll check the notch to see if it is similar...