Light weight axes

[Ankar Sheng]

Does anyone make an axe with a light head and an ~18in pole handle weighing around 2lb?

I'm thinking of just getting a S&N kindling axe, grinding it down to spec and putting a lighter pole handle on. Anywhere to get just the head?

 

[somber]

Something like this? The head weighs 1lb 10oz. Total weight can't be much over 2lbs, though.

It's hand forged and made from White Steel, it's pretty pricey, I'd say, but it has a wicked bite.

 

[baldtaco-II]

There's a canoe maker in Maine that deals old Snow and Neally heads amongst others. I can't recall the prices 'cos I've had this link a quite while, but he may have something to center your project round. http://www.poleandpaddle.com/axes.html

 

[fishiker]

I have one of these and am very happy with it:
http://www.greatriverforge.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=10
I have one that is a little heavier but didn't see it listed.

 

[urban]

I just got the gransfors bruks small forrest axe, close to 2lbs, 19" handle. Very satisfied with it.

 

[PayetteRucker]

Collin's Boy's Axe, Marbles, Cold Steel Trail Boss, Condor, HB Forge Camp Axe.... just a few more choices to add to the list.

 

[Joezilla]

Hey Ankar, Sorry, I had to move it. Have to start cracking down on the threads. Condor will be making a 1.5 head on a small pole. A more cost effective version may be one of the mexico made (truper tools) heads, taken off and put on an 18" handle. I have a hickory handle source in 19" if you need them. This axe size is commonly called a "house axe", though sometimes you will see a 12 or 14" version as well.

 

[mollyhatchet]

Knivesshippedfree has one around 2 pounds. High dollar.