Nessmuk Would've Been Proud

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Don't worry, it's not a stupid question and thanks for the good words.
 
Thanks for the answer ;). Did you decide to go with the osage on the basis of looks or was it a strength issue? I was just wondering how much stronger the osage was than the maple, and if that should be an influence on the choice of haft material.

Matt
 
My choice was based on my liking that wood and the fact that it matched my Raker knife.

You won't go wrong with any of the woods that Lee uses.
 
Osage Orange (or hedgewood, as we call it) is one of the toughest woods available locally. Burns hot but pops a lot, so it's fine 'stovewood' but seldom welcome in local fireplaces. It grows everywhere in rural Kansas in the hedgerows that every quail hunter blesses. The wood is primarily used for fenceposts that won't rot, some are almost 100 years old and still strong enough to hold back your wily moo-cow. It's also a famous bowyers wood (staves used for making achers bows) and has been used in the past to make wooden bearings. When I was a primordial Boyscout, our scoutmaster would have us make a neckerchief slide from hedge...after working that up, he knew you could whittle AND sharpen a dull knife, because it will damsure dull your tools.

osage orange is stronger than oak (Quercus) and as tough as hickory (Carya), and is considered by archers to be one of the finest native North American woods for bows

You can see some here: Osage Orange Bow Staves
 
Blues,
Nice!1 Be advised,you corrupted me at the Guild,"In fact you have corrupted me thru out our friendship",NOW YOUR TRYING TO DO IT TO ME again!!:D
jim
 
Because I think...just think...I introduced Lee and Blues on this forum, talking about Nessmuk. I couldn't be more proud of the bouncing baby...er...edged tool.

Lee, Beautiful Work!

Blues, Beautiful ensemble!

Congratulations to you both.

Blues, you may be one of very few who put together this historic combination. Neat, eh?

Kis
:rolleyes:
 
I met Lee at the '97'PKA show in Denver. He was across the isle from me. I admired both his double, and single bitted hatchets, but by the time I got around to getting one, they were all sold. My wife surprised me by having Lee make a double bitted, and get it here for Christmas of that year. Truly a nice instrument. And Lee, welcome to BFC. Now convince J.P.Moss to learn the computer and get in here too. :D :eek:
 
Kis, you may very well have been one of the first along with Michael Williams to recommend Lee's work. For all who have had a part, I offer my thanks.

For those thinking of taking the plunge, don't hesitate.
 
We are trying to talk Lee into teaching a class at the Bill Moran/Texarkana College at Old Washington AR. If we work it out you axe guys need to be there.Lee's axes are one of the neatest around. If you scrounge around in the woods a lot like I do it is a great item to have behind the pickup seat. mike
 
Mike, I appreciate your comments on the axes. I think that part of the reason I enjoy making them so much is because they are so handy.

I am looking forward to doing the class at the Bill Moran school. I had such a good time, when you invited me down to the hammer-in, that I'm anxious to get back.

Lee
 
I cherish my Reeves axe.
I have a Cocobolo handled "Nessmuk" that could shave a cat.
I have a similar setup to you Bluesy, except I have replaced the big folder with a multi-tool. I am pretty sure Nessmuk would approve!
 
Originally posted by Anthony Lombardo
I cherish my Reeves axe.
I have a Cocobolo handled "Nessmuk" that could shave a cat.
I have a similar setup to you Bluesy, except I have replaced the big folder with a multi-tool. I am pretty sure Nessmuk would approve!
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Would that he were here to share his thoughts...
 
I'm currently making my own version of the Nessmuk knife. I call it the "Modern" Nessmuk. I designed an ergonomic handle and it's being made from 1/4" thick O1 witha full tapered tang. It'll end up with Micarta handles as well. I'm making it for myself and when it's finished I'll post some pictures for all to see.
 
Blues - beautiful setup.

Both edges of the Reeves hatchet sharper than your Gransfors Mini? That IS sharp.
 
Edited by Blues:

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Thanks to this thread I put in an order for one of these and I am anxiously awaiting Feb. when it should be done!

One question for those who own one: What is the weight on the axe? I asked for mine to be 12" oal cause I thought with the slightly larger head that it would be much heavier than the mini. Like to keep it in the pound plus a few oz's category.
 
Placed my order with lee early this year 2004 was told they should be done in 6-8 months still waiting
So hollowdweller i'd love to know how if you have just placed your order it will be ready in feb or is that feb 2006 ?
 
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