where can I get a handle for my masting axe head?

[deltablade]

This Baker broad axe has an eye 3" long and 1" wide. where can I get a handle for it?

 

[A17]

Beavertooth Handles.

 

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That's a masting axe or ship axe. I've never seen a proper handle offered for sale anywhere. Search masting axes on this site and you'll find some examples of historic handles. You might be able to make one yourself.

 

[deltablade]

If I have to make a handle, would ash or hickory be better?

 

[Yankee Josh]

If I have to make a handle, would ash or hickory be better?

Hickory if you can get it. But white ash, white or red oak would do nicely as well.
Here's a photo of a mast axe handle I'm copying presently;

It's unique and that's what I like about it!
My starting point with red oak cut from my back woods;

This is the extent of my progress as I've been damn busy with other stuff!

Good luck man! Be sure to post your progress for us to see if you decide to make your own!

 

[deltablade]

that looks like a lotta wood removal. be sure to post pics as you work

 

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Masting axes typically had an upturned handle 20"-28" long.

The upturned handle keeps your hands away from the work so you don't "bark your knuckles".