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All the great posts of old heads gave me the incentive to dig out some salvaged heads that folks have given me over time.
The two axe heads are 3.5 lbs- one is unmarked- other is stamped with a "N" inside a circle and "dropforged" The hatchet is unmarked and other than some chips around the poll is in great shape.
I leaning toward restoring the unmarked axe - probably put the other back in a box untill I get more time. If anyone knows the manufacturer , it might change my mind.
Thanks
ry%3D400

ry%3D400

ry%3D400
 
Just the other day I was trying to figure out who the "N in a circle" stamp is. I couldn't figure it out. Anyone know???
 
I read it as a "N" that is the orientation with the other stamping. I was thinking Northern Tool- modern catalog tool sales. Thier logo is similar with a "T" behind the "N". It was covered in roof tar and red paint when I got it. Doesn't have a "ring " to it like the unmarked head.
 
M3mphis said:
Just the other day I was trying to figure out who the "N in a circle" stamp is. I couldn't figure it out. Anyone know???
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Yeah me too. There were two on the bay just like that. It's a really nice pattern hopefully it's good steel.
 
I've had some time over the last two months to try my hand at carving with a hewing hatchet. I know it's more of a rustic construction tool, but it makes for a killer bushcrafter-carving bowls, attempting small totem poles and such.
 
PayetteRucker said:
I've had some time over the last two months to try my hand at carving with a hewing hatchet. I know it's more of a rustic construction tool, but it makes for a killer bushcrafter-carving bowls, attempting small totem poles and such.
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I can't possibly understand how a hewing hatchet could be killer for carving bowls. The entire shape is not conducive to curves, especially concave curves.
 
not the interior-the exterior... it's great for controlled removal of material down to a general bowl shape. then you can burn out or scoop out the middle with a hook knife. I've tried a few kuksas too, but I always wind up screwing up the handle :confused:
 
Someone answered this question on another thread - a woodings verona I think maybe? Cant remember - cant remember which thread. I think Nick posted the original....
 
Operator1975 said:
Someone answered this question on another thread - a woodings verona I think maybe? Cant remember - cant remember which thread. I think Nick posted the original....
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I thought someone answered also. I did a bunch of searches, but I can't find anything. I'll try searching with woodings verona in the criteria. Thanks!
 
M3mphis said:
I thought someone answered also. I did a bunch of searches, but I can't find anything. I'll try searching with woodings verona in the criteria. Thanks!
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i have a keen kutter with a 'z'... forward of the eye on the bottom. ive always wondered what it meant...
 
bearhunter said:
i have a keen kutter with a 'z'... forward of the eye on the bottom. ive always wondered what it meant...
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I think that usually designates the worker who heat treated it. Someone jump in here, I'm not sure I'm remembering correctly.
 
M3mphis said:
I think that usually designates the worker who heat treated it. Someone jump in here, I'm not sure I'm remembering correctly.
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thats what i was thinking... operator had mentioned that earlier in a previous thread, but i cant remember which one...

makes since to me...

those are some nice heads too...
 
Still interested in who might have made the circle n axe. But I have to say I like the unmarked head better. The circle n seems a little soft. I put them on a couple different style straight handles after a quick sandblast and parkerize. The octagon handle seems wide but has not been an issue while using. Thanks for the interest
ry%3D400
 
Hey, those look great! I've tried several times to figure out the circle N maker, but I can't figure it out.

Nick are you reading? Do you know??? Steve???
 
M3mphis said:
Hey, those look great! I've tried several times to figure out the circle N maker, but I can't figure it out.

Nick are you reading? Do you know??? Steve???
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The post of mine that you're referring to was on a Woodings Verona splitting maul. It's a different stamp entirely. Pictured below. I was trying to figure out what the KLco stamp was from. Never did figure it out. Only other reference I found was on another forum thread that showed it on a scythe. But I digress, back to the N. I've seen it before, but do not know its origin.

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