Where to buy a new handle

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ac700wildcat

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I can't find a new handle locally for a Norlund hatchet that I bought of ebay a while back and am also having troubles finding anything online. The head is right under 2lbs and the old handle was 19", but it was cracked, so I want to replace it. The smaller hole in the head measures right at about 5/8x 1 7/8. Any help would be appreciated.
 
Suuuuure now there are some on there. Last time I looked I couldn't find any. Thanks for your help!!
 
Tennessee hickory handles can be found on quite a few sites. A company called J Hollywood Edge Co. sells them at reasonable prices. Also Omaha Knife sells handles as well at good prices, they also carry Gransfors Bruks handles for $30 any size. You could put the small forest axe handle on it and I'm sure it would be great.
 
I'm eagerly awaiting a large order of handles for my pickled heads from Hickory Handle store. Hoping it shows up today. They definitely have the best selection I've found.
 
I ordered a 32" racing handle and a 36" octagonal double bit handle from J Hollywood Edge Co.

I've also ordered from Omaha Knife in the past- a GB american felling axe handle. Some people say $30 is too much for a handle but the quality is top notch.
 
cooperhill said:
I ordered a 32" racing handle and a 36" octagonal double bit handle from J Hollywood Edge Co.

I've also ordered from Omaha Knife in the past- a GB american felling axe handle. Some people say $30 is too much for a handle but the quality is top notch.
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I agree Cooper on the GB handle. $30 isn't too much especially for a unique head or one you just really like and want to get some serious use out of. You can count on good grain and overall quality with them. Easily worth an extra $10-15 in my opinon.
 
cooperhill said:
I've also ordered from Omaha Knife in the past- a GB american felling axe handle. Some people say $30 is too much for a handle but the quality is top notch.
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Are the GB handles thinned out to fit the rockaway lugs on a GB head? If so they'd make a great alternative to thinning out conventional handles by hand to fit rockaways and jerseys.
 
nickzdon said:
Are the GB handles thinned out to fit the rockaway lugs on a GB head? If so they'd make a great alternative to thinning out conventional handles by hand to fit rockaways and jerseys.
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Maybe a bit for rockaways but not for jerseys. I had a heck of a time (as usual) hanging my TTKP jersey today. It is a beautiful handle though.
 
Any suggestions for getting in touch with Omaha knife for handles? I sent a few emails, no response. Waited a week, followed up, still no word.
 
jurisprudence said:
Any suggestions for getting in touch with Omaha knife for handles? I sent a few emails, no response. Waited a week, followed up, still no word.
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That's weird. Maybe he's out of town or something. Don't give up yet, I'm sure he'll take care of you. He also stops in here, so maybe he'll see this in case the emails had some kind of deliver issue.
 
M3mphis said:
That's weird. Maybe he's out of town or something. Don't give up yet, I'm sure he'll take care of you. He also stops in here, so maybe he'll see this in case the emails had some kind of deliver issue.
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Thanks. I'll just continue to follow up. Have a couple axe heads that need a good handle.
 
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