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Started by knowslittle, March 07, 2014, 10:20:18 PM

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knowslittle

  Question: I  recently bought what I thought was a broad axe in great condition, 6.5" cutting edge, o.a. length 19.5", and a mirror sharp single bevel edge. It had been in a display cabinet in a local old-school hardware store, and the only markings was "hand forged" stamped on the side.
The pol is not angled, but the handle is.
  I replaced the old handle, made leather sheath, and noticed something. . .the face has no radius, it's as straight as an arrow, but looking down it's cutting length it has a cup to it, both the top and bottom flare to the right (it's beveled  on the right, flat side on the left).

Can somebody explain to me what it is that I bought?

And what is it's use?

Thank you gentlemen, I do appreciate the education you have given me.
Bob

Brian_Weekley

Could you post a picture of it?  From your description, it sounds like it might look something like #42 below?


e aho laula

knowslittle

Yes, Brian-weekley, that is it exactly.  Good pull!
Now what can you tell me of it?
And thank you!

Brian_Weekley

Broad axes came in many shapes, sizes, and styles.  The handles are suppose to be offset so you don't rap your knuckles when hewing.  Here's a demo of hewing a log...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h352aTjoNLY
e aho laula

Dave Shepard

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knowslittle

Thank you Brian, I appreciate the video as it does explain the cupping, but why the straight vs. radius edge?  Is it for greater control over the final shaving?
Thank you.

Dave Shepard

#42 is more of a carpenters hatchet for shaping, not hewing.
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Jim_Rogers

Quote from: Dave Shepard on March 08, 2014, 09:32:51 AM
Anyone else notice the world's most book-matched barn in the background? :D

I did, I did, do I win a prize?
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Dave Shepard

No, no prizes today. :D I think Jack should enter the barn for a Guinness book of world records for bookmatching. ;D
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Tom King

Broad hatchet.  Most useful to have a pair of opposites.

knowslittle

  Thank you for the education, do appreciate it!
bob

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My Granddad called his a "hand axe".
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