Vintage german Carl Heslper hatchet

[propaghandi]

Last weekend, I helped to clear up an attic and I found this hatched.

I tend to use it as my "new" camping hatchet. Therefore I have to restore it first.
For more pictures and detailled information visit my blog
=> https://propaghandiblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/dachbodenfund-helsper-klauenbeil/

Best regards


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[Arachnotron]

Nice. This one was my grandfather's.

 

[propaghandi]

Hello Arachnotron!

On my researches according to the forge marks I already found this thread and your beautiful axes. :thumbup: From your thread I borrowed the idea to try disrusting with electrolysis, because the result really convinced me. Did you build the electrolyse-device on your own?

The hatchet is from the grandfather of my wife. Therefore I want to restore it. Maybe my son will someday be grateful that he can use the hatchet of his great-grandfather.

In your case the forge mark 1250 stands for the weight of the head in gramms, right? In my case I cannot imagine that this little hatchet weighed near 2 kilos so I agree to Mr. Helsper that 1940 stands for the year of production.

Best regards


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[Arachnotron]

There are lots of resources online for electrolysis rust removal. http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
The 1250 on mine is the weight in grams. You can see some of the original gold paint on it. Keep us updated with your restoration.

 

[propaghandi]

I surely will - thank you!

 

[propaghandi]

Here comes the promised update of the restoration:

After the disrusting by elektrolysis the hatchet presents itsself in new-old glamour:

For more pictures and information feel free to visit my blog =>
https://propaghandiblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/28/projekt-update-helsper-klauenbeil/

The next step is to make a new handle. I am curious how the hatchet will look then.

 

[propaghandi]

Project-Update:

After the hatchet got an new handle made of ash-wood, it looks like this:

At last the hatchet will become a new edge a new leather case for transport.
Feel free to visit my Blog for more photos & infos.

Best regards

 

[propaghandi]

Project-closure!
The hatchet finally has a new edge and a nice leather case for transport.

For more pictures and infos, feel free to visit my Blog (english description below the german text)


Best regards,

Chris

 

[Dusty One]

Great Job !

 

[propaghandi]

Thanks!

 

[Square_peg]

Great piece of history you have there. Well done.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Great work--that's quite the looker in spite of its "battle scars"!

 

[WarnerB]

Nice work on both the hatchet and the holster.

 

[Deoje]

That looks great. Good job rescuing that old guy.

 

[propaghandi]

Thank you all for your positive feedback! :thumbup: