I just can across this interesting axe. Can anyone help me figure out more about it?

BG_Farmer said:
RS=Resistant to Sticking:).
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I'm thinking maybe "R S" might not be a previous owner's initials for their real name. That person might have been clever and always "thinking outside the box" and got the nickname Real Smart.

I wonder how the temper is on that bit?

Bob
 
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rjdankert said:
I'm thinking maybe "R S" might not be a previous owner's initials for their real name. That person might have been clever and always "thinking outside the box" and got the nickname Real Smart.

I wonder how the temper is on that bit?

Bob
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It looks like my welding, so I'm guessing the bit is fully annealed :)!
 
It's deep as can be too, I'm surprised it doesn't show through the other side. Temper seems OK, based on a file.anyways.
 
lessismore said:
It almost looks like the portion where the claw meets the poll could be tempered or kept from the quench. It's definitely lighter in that area and would make sense to have that spot less brittle.

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Indeed. A soft spot just at that location would be beneficial. Great photo! Thanks.
 
lessismore said:
Whoever R.S. was wanted people to know that was his.
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300Six said:
No kidding! And he obviously never figured on chopping or splitting wood with it either.
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It's a broad hatchet or side hatchet. The flat side goes against the wood. The chips will be pushed off at the angle of the bevel. I doubt that weld would effect its performance significantly.

Looks like all heck, though.
 
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