r/Axecraft

4lbs
Can you Tell me something about it ? Thanks guys

1,9kg Collins Hartford Legitimus.

Bought this online a quite a while ago, and I recently found it again after not knowing where it was for MONTHS.

Decided to work on it a little bit, sand paper only. I avoided sanding away the maker's mark since it was already a bit faded when I received it. It's my first time trying to restore an axe.

Apparently they're very good axes, but I don't have any use for such a heavy axe so I'll probably end up selling it.

Doesn't look right to me but cant explain why, only my second attempt ever, was a chunk of rust mixed in a job lot if second hand tools so didn't have the original handle to go off

Should I remove these

Its really heavy and has some form of levers that I think should move but they are rusted stuck. Found in my daddy’s garage, may have been my grandfather’s. I think it may be a specialty splitting axe

Went for the woodslasher on original handle but the Froe was a big bonus.

Can anyone help id this Axe? just bought from a random no idea what it is.

Best use of a golf club I’ve ever seen. Plumwood handle, pewter bolster.

Snagged this nice little splitting axe on marketplace for $10. I’ll be making a handle and rehanging it as it’s on a full size handle and upside down (also no wedge, just a handful of nails 🤦🏼‍♂️). But I can’t figure out the maker. Any help is appreciated.

The wedge is glued in place so that may make some complications. The tounge of the handle is fairly large so I could possibly sacrifice a bit of material up the top for a regular axe head, but if I can avoid that, that would be the best case scenario. If anyone has any suggestions, i would greatly appreciate it.

The head can be removed, wich is great for travel and sharpening and it cuts great! Does anybody know something about this hatchet style? I picked it up in germany

I took a bit of a stab at the handle length, measuring ~14” from the end of the socket. I’m also still working on sharpening, and am frustratingly unable to decipher the complete stamp, making Googling it for info a challenge.

I did end up hammering the hook back so it was in line with the rest of the blade (I received it with a few degree bend to the left), making good use of my trailer hitch anvil.

Darkened the handle with your classic steel wool dissolved in vinegar, then finished with a danish oil paste wax I made.

So I’m going to seat it on this 36” vintage handle I happened to save. I think it works

I just bought this for €20—from 1963, in perfect condition. An absolute bargain. What do you guys think?

? Thank you for your help
(Treu Temper Kelly works

I'm hoping to get some tips regarding an axe I've recently come into ownership of. I've removed the rust and I'm looking to rehang it once I'm done sharpening it. How long should the handle be and what kind of wood?