Thouggt you guys might be interested in this video

[Moonw]

I remember reading in "An Axe to Grind" (I think) about axes with substantial polls having their origins in worn-down ones which tended to swing more to the liking of their owners as well. Your theory is just as good IMHO.

 

[John Rigoni]

Thanks, I've been smithing since 2003.

 

[Hickory n steel]

That was definitely some real nice work 👍