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[Svensk120]

ere is my trusty ax/ Hatchet. It was my Uncle's Boy scout camp ax that I got when he passed and we were cleaning up his effects. Had to make a new handle for it since the old one was not safe to use after all the years.

Branded with the Boy Scout logo and made by Plumb.

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

Just rehung an old Norlund for my son. We made the wedge from some cherry that fell in a storm.

 

[McDuff123]

Found an old axe that my granddad had…Hults Bruk head on a beat up handle.
Re-hung it, and decided to start a collection.
Heres a HB Sarek splitting head that I sourced new…hung it on an HB “Kisa” handle that I obtained. Treated with boiled linseed oil, it’s now a favorite camp companion.

 

[Corbet]

Planning to restore this one over the winter to put in the camper. Plumb Auto-Graf

 

[McDuff123]

Planning to restore this one over the winter to put in the camper. Plumb Auto-Graf

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Looking forward to seeing that as it comes along. Please post some “in progress” pics…

 

[MrMikeyG]

That Plumb is nice. I've got a little Marshal Wells "zenith" embossed(stamped) head I need to sharpen and hang. It's only 1.4 lbs so I'm stuck weighing pro/cons of various handle lengths for it.

 

[Land Shark]

Planning to restore this one over the winter to put in the camper. Plumb Auto-Graf

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How did it turn out?

 

[Land Shark]

Not a great picture but Council tool Woodman Axe

 

[Corbet]

How did it turn out?

I injured myself skiing a month ago and still recovering. Have not had the time to work on any of my axe projects even though I keep acquiring more. Like this Ranger Axe from the late 50's or early 60's. Still trying to research the historic details of it. But plan to restore and give to my son upon completion of his first Philmont Scout Camp experience. It's a Plumb National pattern head about 2.25lbs. I believe they were only issued for two summers with the Philmont brand. Don't know what years or how many exist in the wild.

I did pick up a nice handle for the Autograf above. Need to shape it a little to hang and decide how much restoration I want to give the head. On top of that is a couple BSA hatchets and a FS Pulaski.

 

[Eyedaho]

I injured myself skiing a month ago and still recovering. Have not had the time to work on any of my axe projects even though I keep acquiring more. Like this Ranger Axe from the late 50's or early 60's. Still trying to research the historic details of it. But plan to restore and give to my son upon completion of his first Philmont Scout Camp experience. It's a Plum National pattern head about 2.25lbs. I believe they were only issued for two summers with the Philmont brand. Don't know what years or how many exist in the wild.

I did pick up a nice handle for the Autograf above. Need to shape it a little to hang and decide how much restoration I want to give the head. On top of that is a couple BSA hatchets and a FS Pulaski.

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Cool Philmont axe!

 

[chudly]

I'm using this fiskars but might pick up a huqvarna hachet

the fiskars has been great so far but lusting after something more classic looking

still using this thing. It's been fantastic.
buddy who has one of those $200 hulk brut axes uses mine when we go out

 

[kirvesmies]

still using this thing. It's been fantastic.
buddy who has one of those $200 hulk brut axes uses mine when we go out

oh man, your buddy's got no axe etiquette. all the old boys in forestry, guiding n other wilderness pursuits say "never borrow another man's axe" that's like asking to borrow his girl
i've got a fiskars n a hults bruks in my axe armament n it depends what i'm up to which one falls to hand. they both do their required work well

 

[chudly]

hahaha haven't heard that before!

 

[120mm]

My dad had a grinder and was the great killer of antique axes. We settled his and moms estate last year and I recovered the axe heads that were saveable. Here's an old Craftsman camp axe with a Bailey handle. Of course like most modern handles it was way too stout. Thinned it down a touch and like how it looks and feels now. Also reprofiled the bit to correct for the overenthusiastic application of grinder.

 

[BG_TX]

Old one handed down from gramps. I'm assuming ~1940s, Kelly Perfect - True Temper 3.5lb head. Needs some attention, only thing I've gotten around to is making a quick sheath for it.

 

[dogdaysindurham]

I have an Estwing that has been great for camping purposes

 

[Land Shark]

Picked this up last weekend. Going in the 100 Hit with some wool and some linseed

 

[BreezyF]

Just curious, what brand/size axe do you carry with you and why?

I have a 28" Woodworker Axe from Helco Werk that i carry in my rig for splitting logs, felling smaller trees, etc.

granfors bruks small forest axe model 420 perfect size for carry and can get most things accomplished. Also a piece to last generations

 

[120mm]

Zenith Cold Test by Marshall Wells boys double bit axe. Note how slender the blade and handle profile.

 

[120mm]

A few more from my collection. Knapp and Spencer Hewing axe and a Mann 1944 military hatchet.