Total Length 28in
Head Weight: 3.5lbs
This axe head is a TrueTemper Kelly Works Flint Edge in a Jersey pattern and was produced sometime between 1942 and 1982. These American axes are known for their quality of steel and practicality of design, retaining acclaim among axe hobbyists to this day.
When fitted to its handle, the corners of the eye are rounded, compressing the wood fibers underneath them, rather than shearing them when under force. This ultimately prevents the head from loosening over time. The bevel on the head’s edge is ground to a 20 degree flat grind to offer maximum penetration when chopping wood, and is finished with a fine 35 degree micro bevel to prevent chipping of the steel. This edge is then buffed to a high polish.
A custom leather mask is made to protect both the user and the axe’s edge. Only a single snap is required to remove and replace the mask, making it easily manipulated with one hand and slim enough to slide into a pocket while the axe is in use.
This axe thrives in felling and bucking, biting deep into wood with minimal effort. Purpose built and with a head weight of 3.5lbs, this axe is optimal for taking on any medium to large chopping tasks.
The handle was made from an ash tree that was traditionally felled, rived, and cured exclusively with hand tools. Each billet left to dry for two years before being planed into a board and cut to a rough form of the final handle.
Using a draw knife, the handle is then carved down to precisely fit the inside of the axe eye. Before the wedges are driven, the handle is baked to reduce its moisture content, ensuring a perfect fit that will only tighten over time as the wood absorbs ambient moisture and drinks in protective oil. A birch cross wedge is utilized to provide a secure fit and black walnut palmswell scales are affixed, offering a striking appearance.
Over a dozen coats of raw linseed and tung oil have been applied, protecting the handle from moisture and preserving it for generations of use. I hope this axe brings you the same pride I feel in having made it.
Tips for use:
When splitting, the safest method for the haft is to split from the side. This is done by propping up the wood at an angle, leaning it against another log underneath it. Stand on the opposite side and strike through the wood directly into the backstop. This mitigates chances of chipping the area of the handle directly beneath the head.
Total Length 28in
Head Weight: 3.5lbs
This axe head is a TrueTemper Kelly Works Flint Edge in a Jersey pattern and was produced sometime between 1942 and 1982. These American axes are known for their quality of steel and practicality of design, retaining acclaim among axe hobbyists to this day.
When fitted to its handle, the corners of the eye are rounded, compressing the wood fibers underneath them, rather than shearing them when under force. This ultimately prevents the head from loosening over time. The bevel on the head’s edge is ground to a 20 degree flat grind to offer maximum penetration when chopping wood, and is finished with a fine 35 degree micro bevel to prevent chipping of the steel. This edge is then buffed to a high polish.
A custom leather mask is made to protect both the user and the axe’s edge. Only a single snap is required to remove and replace the mask, making it easily manipulated with one hand and slim enough to slide into a pocket while the axe is in use.
This axe thrives in felling and bucking, biting deep into wood with minimal effort. Purpose built and with a head weight of 3.5lbs, this axe is optimal for taking on any medium to large chopping tasks.
The handle was made from an ash tree that was traditionally felled, rived, and cured exclusively with hand tools. Each billet left to dry for two years before being planed into a board and cut to a rough form of the final handle.
Using a draw knife, the handle is then carved down to precisely fit the inside of the axe eye. Before the wedges are driven, the handle is baked to reduce its moisture content, ensuring a perfect fit that will only tighten over time as the wood absorbs ambient moisture and drinks in protective oil. A birch cross wedge is utilized to provide a secure fit and black walnut palmswell scales are affixed, offering a striking appearance.
Over a dozen coats of raw linseed and tung oil have been applied, protecting the handle from moisture and preserving it for generations of use. I hope this axe brings you the same pride I feel in having made it.
Tips for use:
When splitting, the safest method for the haft is to split from the side. This is done by propping up the wood at an angle, leaning it against another log underneath it. Stand on the opposite side and strike through the wood directly into the backstop. This mitigates chances of chipping the area of the handle directly beneath the head.
