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I've got myself a few nice salvaged axe heads been wanting to make handles for. Was wondering if anyone knows if olive would be strong enough for about a ~4lb head. Have used it in hammers for years and makes a wonderful handle that significantly reduces jarring / impact vibration.
 

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No experience with Olive trees. Here in Louisiana we use handles made from native hickory. Since you've used them in hammers they'll probably work in axe heads. I'm not sure of the hardness of the wood so I can't really say if they're be durable as hickory.
 

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I say go for it, on the condition that you share some photos! Olive wood is beautiful
 

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I've got myself a few nice salvaged axe heads been wanting to make handles for. Was wondering if anyone knows if olive would be strong enough for about a ~4lb head. Have used it in hammers for years and makes a wonderful handle that significantly reduces jarring / impact vibration.
Is it "wild olive" or is it a real fruit bearing tree. We have quite a few "wild olive" plants nearby. Never thought of it as "hard" comparatively to hickory (traditionally used)
Be glad to hack a few limbs off if anyone wants some.
 
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