Handle for an Iltis felling axe

[rcoulas]

Anyone direct me to where I can find a handle for an Iltis oxhead felling axe? I have one in very good shape I would like to refinish and put to use.

 

[slaroy]

I've had good luck with House Handle Company and Tennessee Hickory Handle Company.

 

[Steve Tall]

Traditionalwoodworker has this to say about an axe handle they sell as a replacement for the Iltis Felling Axe:

"This handle is suitable for most if not all Single Bit Axes requiring a handle to fit a 2-1/2 lb - 5 lb axe head with a standard Single Bit Eye. The shape of the eye is an asymmetrical oval (one side is thicker than the other). The approximate eye measurements are 2-3/8" wide and 13/16" thick. This is also the recommended replacement handle for the Oxhead 35" Single Bit Felling Axe. The handle is made from Top Grade All White Genuine American Hickory with a light wax finish. The handle comes with a wooden wedge. Overall handle length is 35" - 36". Made in USA."

Looks like a normal single bit axe handle.

 

[rcoulas]

Thanks for the info, I found one today at a local farmers market for $9 and the grain is even decent. I will post pics in a new thread of the axe brought back from a pile of rust.