SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[Shawn Curry]

I found this one last year in my great-grandparent's barn. I thought about fixing it up for a user, but it's still got the original handle. So I just cleaned off the rust, oiled the handle with some linseed, and hung it over my hearth, next to my grandfather's bow saw. I figure he was probably the last one to use it.

Daily user is a Fiskars x27.

 

[junkman]

 

[srcarr52]

This thread has got me searching for some "old steel" axes. I normally carry a broad head hatchet with a 28" handle on it so I can drive wedges decently, but I could use a little more weight. It's "old steel" where a file dances on the cutting edge. Tap it on something and hear it ring. Beautiful! It's a shame that only a few make products like that anymore.

 

[bigbadbob]

Picked up this one on the weekend, also have a Walters small hatchet head.
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[Marshy]

Picked up this one on the weekend, also have a Walters small hatchet head.
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That thing is a beauty. How does it cut/split?

 

[bigbadbob]

Its hanging on the wall,,,
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[bigbadbob]

Here is most of my collection, the shiny Walters and a Collins, a few RUHR and a H&B's all from yard sales, also have a Estwing. The small broad axe is a Rely On. Might have others hiding.
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[bryanr2]

Here is most of my collection, the shiny Walters and a Collins, a few RUHR and a H&B's all from yard sales, also have a Estwing. The small broad axe is a Rely On. Might have others hiding.
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Those are some mighty fine looking tools you have there. What brand are the bottom 2?

 

[bigbadbob]

Those are some mighty fine looking tools you have there. What brand are the bottom 2?

Collins on the left and H$B or Hults Bruk on the right made in Sweeden. The most expensive one there is $8.
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[bryanr2]

Collins on the left and H$B or Hults Bruk on the right made in Sweeden. The most expensive one there is $8.
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Off the top of my head... Ive got several HBs, GB, Wetterlings,Western Logger, Mueller-id have to look to know exactly.

 

[CR888]

I wonder how a high end say Gransfurs Bruks splits wood compared to a S2800/X27. There seems to be some good buys new on the market if one looks carefully. The new composite axes cut so well but me still likey a ol' skool hand forged tool.

 

[bigbadbob]

I wonder how a high end say Gransfurs Bruks splits wood compared to a S2800/X27. There seems to be some good buys new on the market if one looks carefully. The new composite axes cut so well but me still likey a ol' skool hand forged tool.

I have to agree, the X27 is pretty hard to beat,,,
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[johnny5ny]

Axes are a hobby of mine. Let's see what ya got.

Mine too!
Here's a few from my collection

Never mind-God forbid you can post a picture on this forum

 

[hseII]

I have. That axe is on my short list. You can buy new at http://bigbeartools.com/store/#!/La...acing-Axe-Pattern/p/28337916/category=6903540.

Thank You.

 

[bryanr2]

Ok fellas. This is a video from my favorite youtube channel, and it just so happens its about the Arvika 5 star axe we're talking about here.....

 

[bigbadbob]

I added a few more after looking around my place.
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[Isaac]

Scored this at the flea market today. Sager Chemical, been wanting one of these for a while, figured I never would find one. I might hang it this afternoon, boy am I excited [emoji41]


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[Isaac]

Got her hung. Put a handle in the keenly perfect too.

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[Isaac]

Got her hung. Put a handle in the keenly perfect too.

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Kelly perfect*. Dang auto correct


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[Ronaldo]

Kelly perfect*. Dang auto correct


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Local Goodwill store find for very few $'s. Haven't researched the brand yet. Anyone familiar with a Keen Kutter No.5? It has some heft compared to a double bit Plumb.

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