Plumb makes good stuff HD.

I guess I should elaborate just a bit further though.

Back in the day, when axes were relied upon heavily for work, they were not sold "setup and ready to go either." They were often left too thick, with not the greatest geometry (just like today).

The difference being that folks took the time (and had the knowledge) to put the correct grind on them.

These days, you take that same bad geometry, hit a good piece of oak, watch the axe bounce and wonder why people use the things <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Not really "needing" one either, there is no reason to take the time to learn how to make it better.

So, there are still good production axes. Just none that I classify as "ready to go." Despite what many think, not even Gransfors.

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