Hang it, or not

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I had a couple heads I needed to hang. I ordered a 32" straight handle for a OVB double and a curved 32"for a Belknap Bluegrass, both from "The Hickory Handle Store" This is what I got. The straight handle looks good, just gonna strip the laquer off, sand, burn and oil. As for the single bit handle, Im not gonna use it. The grain is totally opposite from what it should be. Is there a online store that only sales correct grain handles? Admitidly, I have only broken 1 handle in my life, I just dont want to risk it as this was my dads axe. I really want it to be right. Guess I might just make one. Im gonna try something a little out of the box on it. A laminated handle. I'll post pics.
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The grain on the handle that is "bad" - really depends on whether you are going to use it or not. If no, then, really, it doesnt matter. If yes, then, to the user it can or cannot matter.
 
you got them, use them. A lot of folks get awful picky 'bout grain direction, but they could last a good long while. hang'em, work'em out and come back with results and some pictures of any disasters
 
The only fails I've ever had are from bad hangs or very old handles and my axes get used often.

For me, as long as the handle is straight, I'm fine with it. That said, Mark at HHS is great to work with. If you're not happy, email him. Buying handles online is hit or miss. It helps if you request the best grain orientation possible when you order. Either with HHS or House Handle Co.

If you're not going to use the sb handle, I'll take it.
 
I wouldn't use it. I think it's just asking for trouble. If you look up past the belly you can see the grain cutting clear through the haft. That's worst case.

At House Handle you can specify 'Grade AA'. I'm not sure what that means but it's worth inquiring. I recently found a local dealer that stocks a wide selection of Tennessee Hickory Products handles. I pulled this one off the rack.

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I agree with "Peggy Sue," the grain is wrong and it "runs-out" in the belly. Worst case scenario. It looks fairly porous, as well...another negative.
 
Blunt Forged Edge said:
Where would that "dealer" be, if you don't mind me asking? By the way, nice looking helve there.
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Thanks. Cutters Supply in Enumclaw, WA. An old lumber town and the local saw shop stocks a wide assortment of Council axes and trail tools plus Tennessee Hickory handles.
 
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