Norlund Double Bit Axe

[77 FJ40]

I do some old axe buying/collecting with the purpose of using them lightly and cause for some reason I really like axes and hatchets. I've joined the forum because I enjoy learning from the info here and I've got a question about a recent acquisition. I recently bought a Norlund double bit axe poorly hung on a way too long handle. I think it was hung upside down as well but not totally sure. All the pictures I've found show this axe hung with the N of norlund at the top and there is still some orange paint accroos what I think is the top of the head as well. I can't seam to tell a difference in the eye as far as being wider one side to the other so I'm not sure wich way hang it.

Thanks for any advise in advance

 

[carnifex knifeworks]

I do some old axe buying/collecting with the purpose of using them lightly and cause for some reason I really like axes and hatchets. I've joined the forum because I enjoy learning from the info here and I've got a question about a recent acquisition. I recently bought a Norlund double bit axe poorly hung on a way too long handle. I think it was hung upside down as well but not totally sure. All the pictures I've found show this axe hung with the N of norlund at the top and there is still some orange paint accroos what I think is the top of the head as well. I can't seam to tell a difference in the eye as far as being wider one side to the other so I'm not sure wich way hang it.

Thanks for any advise in advance

Norlunds had orange paint on top of the eye....at least the ones I have do.

 

[Hickory n steel]

They were painted orange across the top.

 

[77 FJ40]

OK. That's what I thought. Thanks guys.

 

[garry3]

It's not orange paint on top of Norland axes, it's an adhesive tape of some sort. At least that has been my experience.

 

[77 FJ40]

Ya. It definitely seams thicker than paint.