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Discussion in 'Axe, Tomahawk, & Hatchet Forum' started by the possum, Mar 17, 2017.

  1. Mar 17, 2017 #1
    the possum

    the possum

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    Jul 31, 2002
    I found this unmarked head in Dad's shed. I couldn't resist cleaning it up a little.
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    But as you can see, it's been worn quite a bit and has a thicker edge.
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    Overall, the geometry seems pretty similar to a (presumed) Woodslasher boy's axe I have, except it looks like it's missing more than an inch of steel:
    [​IMG]

    I think I'll go ahead and mount it, but am trying to decide if it's worth the effort to thin and reshape the haft, or use up one of the precious few I've got with good grain. I'm tempted to just stick in on an off-the-rack hardware store haft & just keep it as a splitter. What say ye? Would you put in the work to give it a nice classic helve?
     
  2. Mar 17, 2017 #2
    SC T100

    SC T100

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    Apr 2, 2014
    It's a good axe with that high centerline. Either file it back for felling/bucking, or use as-is a splitter. Either way it's very likely a high quality axe.
     
  3. Mar 18, 2017 #3
    Square_peg

    Square_peg

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    Feb 1, 2012
    I think you have a good plan. Stick it on a decent hardware store haft and put it to work.
     
  4. Mar 18, 2017 #4
    jblyttle

    jblyttle Gold Member Gold Member

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    Sep 3, 2014
    Yes, great user.
     
  5. Mar 18, 2017 #5
    Agent_H

    Agent_H Gold Member Gold Member

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    Aug 21, 2013
    Looks like it will make as solid and efficient axe as most that come through here – marked or not.

    A comfortable/shaped/solid handle (nothing crazy) might make it something you pick up and use with confidence.

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    I flipped the photo perspective just for my own curiosity and thought it pulled my attention to the bit end. Left to right reader lol.
     

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