Hey boys, I'm a bit late to the party. I hope we can get back to blade(s) discussion soon. I really enjoy the knowledge and circumspect replies a lot of people here take the time to provide. Being here has amplified my interest in antique tools 100 fold, and as a result, I feel I am a much better steward of the history that shaped the U.S. (and Canada!) into what it is today.
As far as 300Six, I do agree he comes across as a crazy old codger. He's urinated on one or two of my threads, and in my opinion he needlessly jumps down peoples' throats for no apparent reason.
But the guy's got integrity. I respect a man for that.
I recently bought an older Gränsfors Bruk axe head on eBay. The dealer had it listed as a "Buy It Now" for $15. It was in fair condition, but the GBA logo was still visible, it hadn't been wire-brushed within an inch of its life, and the dealer didn't try to "sharpen" it. (Seems to me that most eBay dealers think putting lipstick on a pig will make an item *that* much more interesting.)
I emailed the dealer to tell him it's a Gränsfors and suggested he check the prices other dealers are getting for the same. No response. The item sat there for a couple more days. So I bought it. My first Gränsfors for under $200.
If I bragged that I snagged a Gränsfors for $15 I might get chewed out by the more honest among us. But that type of story lacks context, and lets' face it, providing typewritten context on a fun message board just doesn't happen all the time.
P.S., is this type of Gränsfors a faller, or a swamper, or ?
