Vintage GB double bit

rockman0 · Apr 26, 2015

Got this one in last week. It's fun to swing! It came ready to work, the bit needed touched up but seems a decent hanging was done with nice grain in the handle. 4 lb head. 11 7/8" x 4 5/8" cutting edges.

cityofthesouth · Apr 26, 2015

So the person who hung it also did the sheath? Nice lookin piece all around, congrats!

rockman0 · Apr 27, 2015

cityofthesouth said:
So the person who hung it also did the sheath? Nice lookin piece all around, congrats!

The guy I got it from made the sheath but said it was hung when he got it, says he just cleaned it up and sharpened it.

cityofthesouth · Apr 27, 2015

rockman0 said:
The guy I got it from made the sheath but said it was hung when he got it, says he just cleaned it up and sharpened it.

The sheath looks well done. Nice packaged deal right there - the whole nine!

rockman0 · Apr 27, 2015

I'm pleased with it, he did a good job on the sheath, 9-10 oz leather, fits nice and snug. He sanded the handle which is ok but wondering if I should rub it with some linseed oil.

cityofthesouth · Apr 27, 2015

Well pics are nothing to judge by, but it does appear as thought it is ready for BLO. I'd put some on anyway, especially to see if the end grain really soaks it up or not.

300Six · Apr 29, 2015

Nevermind the 'sprucing up' advice. There are no excuses (except maybe old age and infirmity) for your not getting out there and using this baby 'as is', and enjoying it.

rockman0 · Apr 30, 2015

Definitely going to put BLO on this weekend and use it. I used it awhile this past Sunday, wasn't as sharp as I like so I sharpened it and put it away, will give it another go this weekend.

rockman0 · Apr 30, 2015

300Six said:
Nevermind the 'sprucing up' advice. There are no excuses (except maybe old age and infirmity) for your not getting out there and using this baby 'as is', and enjoying it.

Haha, well I'm a lot closer to 60 than 50 and holding up well physically, now my wife might argue the mental state!