Whats a good Axe profile?

[PBJ]

I have what I believe was called a "Hudson Bay Camp Axe". But it's not a great kindling splitter. My Grandpa's full-sized axe is better. When i compare the Hudson Bay's edge profile to the one on my grandpa's old full-sized axe the Hudson Bay's seems too thick near the edge.

So i'm considering re-profiling the Hudson Bay axe but are there any measurements and tips available to follow?

 

[Darteres]

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/fspubs/99232823/page15.htm#sharp

There is a profile template in "An Ax to Grind" that can be printed and transferred to cardboard.

 

[PBJ]

Thanks very much!

 

[Darteres]

I was in hobby lobby the other day and in the leather craft section they sell some leather ID tags like you would see on luggage. I picked up a 2-pack and made a tracing of that template and cut it out. Makes a nice looking, handy card that you don't have to worry too much about.