Help and identification please

[Astrogator]

Hello,

Can anyone help with some information and identification on this axe please.

I found it in a pawn shop.

Is this axe worth rehanging etc..

Any and all information will be much valued.

Thanks in advance.

 

[halfaxe]

Hults Bruk Sweden. The weight in kilograms and pounds are the numbers. Probably a 1980's axe. Good quality well worth rehanging.

 

[300Six]

Hults Bruk Sweden. The weight in kilograms and pounds are the numbers. Probably a 1980's axe. Good quality well worth rehanging.

Same goes for me. 60s through to the 80s in n. America were the era of domestic-looking Swede export stuff. 2 lb head (not 1 3/4 and not 2 1/4!) is an oddball which is nicely going to allow you to decide whether this is to become a 'house' axe (ie magnum hatchet) or a 'boy's' axe with a 24-26" handle. Handle that's on there now has been adapted from something else or has been substantially shortened. Domestic axe purists aren't into the flat cheeks of Euro axes but that's never bothered me any. You'll find the steel is top drawer and this baby will give you good service.

 

[Astrogator]

Hello,

Thanks for the responses, it looks like I did not buy a piece of junk after all.

The poll of the axe has been somewhat beaten up, will it be OK if I grind the "mushroom" off, or should I just leave it as it is ?.

I plan to take the rust off with a wire brush only and use no vinegar or other chemicals.

Is there any further advice on this restoration ?.

Thanks.

 

[SC T100]

The poll damage is a matter of preference...some remove it, some don't. I usually will at least file any major damage down, just to make sure it won't catch wood when used for splitting and to ensure there are no sharp edges to cut you up. You can hammer it down as well if you are patient and go slow/easy. I wouldn't bother trying to get it perfect though. Other than that you sound like you're well on your way. I would consider a new haft, though. That is very likely not the original, and appears to be a cut-off full-size handle someone jammed in there and the fit will never be very good.