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Frank-New Zealand

Frank-New Zealand

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Here is a 1 1/4 lb head I bought recently. Can any of you 'Good old Boys' identify her origins?

The emblem appears to be a person standing on one foot while swinging an axe or similar tool over head.
He (or she) is facing left of your screen. I tried some yellow chalk to highlight markings, it hasn't worked too well apart from lower part of figure.

I am more of a 'larger axe' person but this one really interests me. I think she would be a good friend when camping, tramping or hunting.

regards...Frank
 
I had to throw that out real fast so I could have the first resonse!!! :D

Here's more info. Made by Wiebelhaus & Co in Meschede, Germany. Here's a link to the page of Yesteryearstools: http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears%20Tools/Wiebelhaus%20%26%20Co..html

Here's a couple that I've had my paws on:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/931737-2-25lb-quot-Made-in-W-Germany-quot?highlight=trumpeter ETA: I just realized that this axe is not a "Trumpeter" although I think it may have a related pedigree.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/925951-Just-finished-3-5lb-quot-Trumpeter-Axe-quot-Made-in-W-Germany?highlight=trumpeter

I still have one more 3.5lb Trumpeter. I need to get it hung!

Take care,

Matt
 
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BTW, that will make a sweet hatchet! I recently put a Swedish head about 1.25-1.5lbs on a 20" handle and I love it!
 
No problem, my Kiwi Friend. I was going to offer to send the 3.5 pounder to you to match the hatchet....then I looked up a shipping quote :eek: For the love......

I looked at UPS, is there a better option??? The shipping quote was $140.00 USD!!!!
 
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M3mphis said:
No problem, my Kiwi Friend. I was going to offer to send the 3.5 pounder to you to match the hatchet....then I looked up a shipping quote :eek: For the love......

I looked at UPS, is there a better option??? The shipping quote was $140.00 USD!!!!
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I just checked rates to New Zealand on the USPS site, there's an option listed for $16.95 which is the Priority Mail® International Small Flat Rate Box, maximum weight 4 pounds, delivery in about a week to 10 days.
 
Steve Tall said:
I just checked rates to New Zealand on the USPS site, there's an option listed for $16.95 which is the Priority Mail® International Small Flat Rate Box, maximum weight 4 pounds, delivery in about a week to 10 days.
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Right on, Steve! You da man! Frank, PM inbound!!!!
 
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