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I couldn't pass it up this eBay purchase. No markings, possibly Swedish made; any ideas? What is your guess?
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With no markings it's anyone's guess where it was made. But it looks like a vintage piece and that bodes well. The substantial poll should give it good balance. I think a file will tell you everything else you need to know.

If you take a fresh high quality file to a well made axe it should cut with some difficulty - i.e. the pressure and stroke need to be right and file must be kept clean. If you can cut the bevel with a worn or dirty file then it's too soft. If it cuts very easily with a fresh file then it's a too soft.
 
what Square_peg said. a good file will dress up the edge. if the file really eats up the steel the edge is too soft

nice looking Hudson Bay axe

buzz
 
Square_peg said:
With no markings it's anyone's guess where it was made. But it looks like a vintage piece and that bodes well. The substantial poll should give it good balance. I think a file will tell you everything else you need to know.

If you take a fresh high quality file to a well made axe it should cut with some difficulty - i.e. the pressure and stroke need to be right and file must be kept clean. If you can cut the bevel with a worn or dirty file then it's too soft. If it cuts very easily with a fresh file then it's a too soft.
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markv said:
what Square_peg said. a good file will dress up the edge. if the file really eats up the steel the edge is too soft

nice looking Hudson Bay axe

buzz
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It came to me sharpened. So, it might be a few months before I find out. Thanks for all of the replies, I appreciate it.

Either way, it does have good balance, and all around is aesthetically pleasing both visually and in hand.
 
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