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The Axe Thread #748732 03/09/13 12:23 AM
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Figured I would start a thread here regarding axes. Curious if anyone else shares this interest, and if so what you dogs collect or carry.

Currently the only axe i have worth mentioning is a GBA Small Forest Axe.

I have some unmarked axes that I've restored, but they are hardly worth mentioning.

Just this week I managed to get my hands on a vintage True Temper Kelly Perfect axe head in the Jersey pattern, which I plan to restore and put back into service. I'll try to document the work I put into it and post it here on this thread.

I plan on getting more vintage American steel to restore as well, there are a few historic head patterns and weights that I would like to have in my arsenal.

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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: WinterWolf] #748733 03/09/13 12:50 AM
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Also, I managed to get on the Neeman Tools waiting list for their Northlander axe.

It's truly hand forged and hand crafted, a functional piece of art hailing from Latvia.

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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: WinterWolf] #748734 03/09/13 01:24 AM
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I only have 2 axe's. One a landscaping axe and a Double bit axe I have had since I was a teenager.

Hawks and hatchets are a different story though. I have a fair amount of those.


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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: MonkeyBomb] #748735 03/09/13 01:32 AM
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i have an old plumb hatchet that needs to be rehandled.

i'd love to get a hawk, or preferably make my own.


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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: WinterWolf] #748736 03/09/13 03:03 PM
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I had GB SMA but I did not use it enough to justify keeping it. I have a nice Steve Liley hammer hawk forged from a S7 jack hammer bit that does as good for me in OK.


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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: sumoj275] #748737 03/10/13 02:54 AM
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Old pic, but a couple of Bussekins.
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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: luck] #748738 03/10/13 06:24 AM
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really love that rattlehawk. i wish i was rich!


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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: WinterWolf] #748739 03/10/13 06:25 AM
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finally got my true temper kelly perfect jersey head in the mail today. she's lovely, can't wait to restore her.

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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: WinterWolf] #748740 03/13/13 09:53 PM
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I love the looks of that Northlander axe. Can't wait for a review on that. When I get my workshop done I have a few I want to restore also.

Re: The Axe Thread [Re: skorpyd] #748741 03/14/13 04:41 PM
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i started electrolysis on the jersey axe but something wasn't right as the process failed to initiate. i'll have to try again this weekend.


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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: skorpyd] #748742 03/14/13 05:32 PM
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Those neeman axes are really good looking. I've got an old double-bit from my grandfather and a couple older ones fro1m`


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Re: The Axe Thread [Re: tedsterosa] #748743 03/14/13 05:35 PM
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sorry about that. older ones, from my dad. I was thinking of getting the cold steel trail hawk, but read some reviews that weren't that good. I was thinking for backpacking and stuff I wanted one with a hammer poll. Then I found an old cheap roofers hammer in my old tool box I need to re-handle it. I did last summer, but it didn't fit very well, so I had to take down quite a bit of the haft. I didn't take my time with it like I should have. It broke and I just fit it on real tight now, but I'd like to fix it. I just don't have a workshop and some of my tools are still in WA.

Moral of the story? Moving sucks.


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