Hytest Hatchet

[nzedge]

In bunnings if you go down to the other end to the new axes, Shovels etc, Not in the tool section they have replacement handles thats where mine is from.
Most of them are horrible but mine was one of 3 without completely horizontal grain alignment out of about 20 and of the 3 it had the straightest kerf but its still crooked.Also has alot of grain runout. Id say best bet is sourcing a spotted gum handle online and shaping it however you want it. You dont have to worry about grain runout as much when shaping.

They have link branded axe handles in 28, 32, and 36" lengths. But they only have straight/hammer like "hatchet" handles

 

[Rıse 1]

Ahhh righto. No big loss they are pretty bad.

 

[tylermack]

Thought I might chip in while we're on the topic of hytest hatchets here's my one with a 11-12 inch spotted gum Kruger Handle.


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[nzedge]

Thought I might chip in while we're on the topic of hytest hatchets here's my one with a 11-12 inch spotted gum Kruger Handle.


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nice hatchet how long have you had that one for?
cheers

 

[tylermack]

nice hatchet how long have you had that one for?
cheers

About 3 months.


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[Rıse 1]

Ive started polishing mine up a little and im going to reshape and refinish the handle a little. Probably hit it with the blowtorch and darken it up a bit.
If you're still looking for a handle there are some krugers spotted gum hatchet handles on ebay at the moment for $20 total listed as (Hatchet Timber Handle 380mm Replacement Axe 1.5kg Tool Wooden). but they're coming from sydney and would prabably cost you more in postage.
Consider inquiring on their website about shiping one to you, They make a quality handle.

 

[Rıse 1]

It's hard to get the color of the handle and shine on the head to show up in this terrible light but it still looks pretty nice.

Any other plans with yours?

 

[nzedge]

Thats looking really nice. Handle looks good, colouring of it looks sweet. I like the dark / light. I also approve of how far back its been sharpened very nice.

Im in two minds about the handle on mine. I like it because its original and feels like something other than hickory. I would however like it to be a little bit longer so still may pick up a slightly longer handle for it or maybe even a substantially longer handle.
The head is the same as I left it, still needs to be blued or something but ill get to that.
iv actually got another hytest on its way (full size, not hatchet)

 

[Axe Wanganui]

Hi NZ edge.I know what you mean about trying to get hatchet handles.$29.95 for a straight 14 inch from mitre10 mega.Check out an outfit called CE Lawford they have axe and hatchet handles for sale but not to joe public.I got Wanganui farm supplies here to get them for me.But have to spend about 50 to 60 dollars to make it worth while for freight purposes.Also have 3 hytest axes and a little hatchet.