stihl small axe mod

[driemb]

Some time ago a friend asked me if he could lend a small axe.
I knew it would get abused so I gave him a stihl handaxe.
After six months I got it back with a broken handle just below the head.
Excellent opportunity to do a mod!
So i made the handle fit again, sanded it down and gave it a color and made a leather protection sheath/cover for the handle. Gave the head another shape and a mild polish.

https://500px.com/photo/1003010145/20190917-103219-jpg-by-michel-

 

[NWPilgrim]

Nicely done! Stihl has robust handles below the axe head. That would take a lot of abuse to break. Your repair looks great.

 

[Hairy Clipper]

Some time ago a friend asked me if he could lend a small axe.
I knew it would get abused so I gave him a stihl handaxe.
After six months I got it back with a broken handle just below the head.
Excellent opportunity to do a mod!
So i made the handle fit again, sanded it down and gave it a color and made a leather protection sheath/cover for the handle. Gave the head another shape and a mild polish.

https://500px.com/photo/1003010145/20190917-103219-jpg-by-michel-

That is a classy! Great job!

 

[FLINT77]

wow, that looks great!

way to make lemonade out of lemons.