Picked up an (old?) pipe hawk

[Simple Jumper]

Thought some might enjoy seeing this. I have no idea if it is authentic and prior to buying I knew that any trade axes/hawks marked "Quebec" should be a red flag. It wasn't too expensive so I figured I didn't have much to lose. It is definitely forged (you can see the seam line along the top edge and there are no casting marks), interestingly the cheeks bulge out slightly before tapering back. The seller was honest in saying the haft is likely a replacement.

He had bought this hawk about 10 years ago in the Eastern Townships of Ontario. I plan on having it evaluated by a professional in the near future, but in the mean time I hope you all enjoy it. Researching "P.E. Filiatrault" on Google I did find one gentleman of that name in Quebec around the 1870s, but nothing further nor anything hinting that he owned a forge or anything else along those lines. Please excuse the crappy phone pics.


OAL 12 inches


5 inch from bowl to blade


Steel (?) insert


Markings









Thoughts and comments are more than welcomed, naturally.

 

[garry3]

I found its construction very interesting. I wish I knew more about them. I can say that no matter what century it turns out to be from its still a nice hawk and it will have some value either way. The thing I would question about it is the forge weld at the end of the bit. It looks like it may be an over coat rather than inserted. But I may be mistaken.
Either way its well done and I appreciate it.

Thanks for sharing it!

 

[halfaxe]

The wood looks old. It would be very hard to artificially age wood to look like that.