Which axe with a little or a lot of work, is a great value?

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I have the ability to modify Axe's now and I wonder if any of you out there think that there are some great deals to be had in the axe market if one is willing to do some work.

I no issue with reprofiling, sharpening, and making masks for them - just wondering who has good materials to work with.

Thanks!

TF
 
Talfuchre said:
I have the ability to modify Axe's now and I wonder if any of you out there think that there are some great deals to be had in the axe market if one is willing to do some work.

I no issue with reprofiling, sharpening, and making masks for them - just wondering who has good materials to work with.

Thanks!

TF
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Buy old ones as they're going to be better then most new ones today and you can get them cheap. You may have to rehaft it though. Drop in the axe section for all you need to know.
 
I agree.....old ones. For a while there, I made a hobby of watching eBay for vintage stuff.

All the better if it doesn't have a handle. People will pay a premium for one with a handle, and you can re-handle one yourself. Also, shipping costs are much cheaper for a head alone.

I have picked up many high quality, vintage heads for around $10.

B
 
I got a couple of nice axes off of CL. A 60's TrueTemper hatchet and a Collins boys ax. Neither needed to be hung. Google oldjimbo as he has done some of the modifications you're thinking of.
 
I picked up a cheap old Collins hatchet that is an excellent tool. I also like my new Husqvarna labeled Multi Purpose axe. Made by Hult Bruks with 26" handle.

Bill
 
lmalterna said:
I also like my new Husqvarna labeled Multi Purpose axe. Made by Hult Bruks with 26" handle.

Bill
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Likewise. That ax rocks.
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Just last week I bought a council tool Hudson Bay axe, which is really just a slightly larger hatchet, from a local place for abit less than 30$. All I had to do was put a decent edge on it and its perfect for what I want. They also had full size American axes for around 40ish.
 
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