What kind of axe is this?

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Danny1118

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Hey everyone I was hoping I could get an answer for this because it has been bugging me for a while. I would like to know what kind of axe this is (see below). I've tried searching for many different things but have not found another one like this mainly because I'm not sure if it has a certain name or not. So anything about it would be helpful. Thank you.

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It looks like a hand forged Viking style axe to me, I don't know if they have a specific name though.
 
It is a French general-work axe,possibly specialised to a specific job(not entirely sure which,look up French work axes/woodworking tools)....

"Viking style" is an oxymoron,the Norsemen,during the "viking" age,have used many styles of axes,as they had to accomplish many different woodworking operations(building boats,buildings,fortifications,et c.).
The types of axes were as numerous as they are today(arguably,more so...).
 
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Here's something I found that looks similar. It's on eBay and they call it a "French Bearded Splitting Axe"

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Danny1118- what are your plans for it? If you ever intend to sell it let me know. Thanks for posting it for us to see.
 
If you check out gransfors brux website they make practically every style axe, especially historic designs, and have explanations for each one as to its origins.
 
Just because I don't want to make a whole new thread about this: What's the best way to reattach an axe head to it's handle?
 
Follow the PDF and video of AN Ax to Grind from the USFS. You can find the PDFs online from a number of state and sites, and the video is (or at least was) on YouTube. Follow the instructions and you'll be good to go! The instructions are the same whether for a new handle or re-using an old one where the head has loosened. Essentially you need to seat the head lower and re-wedge.
 
Spey said:
It appears (to me) the handle is mounted backwards on this axe. Is there a reason this was done (historically or otherwise)?
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Certainly looks to be upside down but top of the eye is probably squared and bottom is a V taper. Would be difficult to hang this any other way if it was a factory-made handle. Thankfully the head is not on backwards!
 
Danny1118 said:
Hey everyone I was hoping I could get an answer for this because it has been bugging me for a while. I would like to know what kind of axe this is (see below). I've tried searching for many different things but have not found another one like this mainly because I'm not sure if it has a certain name or not. So anything about it would be helpful. Thank you.

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Reminds me of francisca even though it's not
 
Interesting. I know the French and others like those bearded axe styles. However, that one looks to be in really good shape. I would not think it is very old. But, maybe it is just unusually well preserved.
 
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