North European Curved Adze

[logjacob]

Traditional north European wood carvers and bowl makers curved adze.
Laminated carbon (0,8%) U8A steel. 2 1/2" blade width. 6" axe head.
Turpentine, beeswax and linseed oil mixture for the steel as the treatment for anti rust. Rockwell 60 (HRC).
Linseed oiled and beeswaxed 18" elm wood handle.

 

[Operator1975]

Why elm for the handle?

 

[wademc]

Where can we order one ?

 

[Operator1975]

Any possible effect of the knot looking area in the handle?

 

[M3mphis]

Any possible effect of the knot looking area in the handle?

I wouldn't think an adze would see enough torque on the handle to have a problem. What does the maker think??

Did you notice that the steel wedge is already starting a crack in the haft? Impossible!

 

[M3mphis]

You guys need to get your website up...it's like your teasing us.