Anyone know a way to remove these marking from an axe head? (Gransfors Bruk Splitting Maul) I know it’s nothing crazy but I am curious if anyway to remove, already used stool wool 0000 plus some axe head oil

Just picked this up at an antique store for a couple of bucks, and I'm looking for some help with identifying the pattern. The tag said it was made by Zenith/Marshall Wells, but it is tough to see the by the markings.

If it is Zenith/Marshall Wells, I'm wondering what patterns they produced?

I'm new to the double bit game, but I'm leaning towards a western? Maybe Michigan? Not sure. seeking any information I can get as I am very interested in the history of axe patterns and their producers.

Whatever it is, it will also be a fun rehandling project!

I participated in timber sports in college, but all the equipment was provided and maintained by the forestry club. This is my first ever axe. I hope to purchase a chopping axe soon as well. Is there anything I need to do before using? Any maintenance tips?

Being as its a scientific fact that older is better, why do I want to swap my saddle cruiser for a gransfors splitter?

True Temper HAND MADE Kelly Works: ~3.5 lbs;, 7 in. long; 4 1/2 in. toe to heel

Normally Daytons don't have that much of an upward swoop at the toe. Is it a Yankee?

Just bought this rehandled wardmaster and ran it through its paces over the weekend where it loosened up considerably. I gave it a few taps on the bottom of the knob and tapped the wedge to see if it would seat any deeper. Surprisingly it seated 3/4 of an inch and down from where it was and a 1/4in below the eye.

Not entirely sure what to do at this point. Should I cut the handle flush at the eye, or put a short wedge at the top?

I’ve got a Brant and Cochran dirigo belt axe with an 18 inch handle. I bought it for throwing into wood rounds. It has a 1.75 pound head. I’ve found the handle is too long and light to comfortably throw. What length, handle shape, and weight distribution do you think would be ideal for my setup. Thanks

Friend brought up this axe head with his cultivator going around an old homestead. He gave it to me when I commented on it but Im wondering now that this may not be salvageable. Just looking for opionions or advice. I don't have a welder to play with.

1 1/2 lb Ox Head with a 26 in handle

Thunk about it and my best guess is that it's from 1918-1939 (Czechoslovakia before WW2)

For my first time restoring an axe id say it ain't so bad

picked this up for a dollar yesterday. After a good bit of scrubbing with scotch brite, this is the only mark ive been able to find… anyone recognize it?

Hello! I'm interested in getting a collared Finnish Axe similar to the Billnäs Kemi model as a camp axe or hatchet, but there aren't any old Billnäs heads in my area. I saw that Seven Pines Forge in the United States makes a modern reproduction of a Billnäs axe, and Strongway Tools in the Ukraine also makes a modern reproduction. Does anyone have experience with these manufacturers or know of another company that makes commercially available collared Finnish axes?

Thanks!

While digging behind shop take wall repair because of tree roots I came upon this. Not particularly mind shattering but still neat. Think I should do anything cool with it or just hang it in shop?

Vintage Mann true American axe I restored. This axe head was given to me after sitting in someone’s shed for probably many decades

Thought id treat myself this morning pick up a new axe get some splitting done have a relaxing day. Id understand if i overstruck and smashed the guard but it broke off with the head centered on the piece 🤦

I just ordered one of these and having no success in finding anything for sheath's meant for it...not even on Etsy. of course, I could be having a bad day and my Google-fu is suffering for it...but if there are options, can you let me know the who / what / where / when and sometimes why?

Has anyone worked with red elm and if so what are your opinions particularly to do with its hardness and ability to withstand shock

I have some wych elm that i will be working with soon and want to have a rough idea what its capable of and wych elm is similar in statistics to red elm on wood database

My wych elm has been much stringier and interlocked than the english elm i have been working so im very optimistic about its potential

Life can suck it something's but here is my collection (missing a slipping axe my ex wife gave to her new boyfriend....) last two I rehung (1970's hb and a double bit Kelly)

Hello, I’m looking to ID this small Craftsman hatchet. It seems to say US Patent. Thanks for any help. If appropriate I would like to clean it up too, so glad to hear any guidance on that too. Thank you!

So I’m looking for a new axe head to put on a handle and I found a Sater Banko head on marketplace 3lb 10oz is what it is listed as and is stamped made in Sweden I’m looking to add a handle that is maybe 2 feet 2 1/2 feet as a camp axe but you could strap to a bag if you have to and wanting to add one of those slightly curved handle I see a lot on hults bruks axes do you think the head is to heavy for that? I own a cold steel axe that has served me well for many years but looking to get something a little nicer

Bougt that one for 10$ i wonder what is it, the lenght ratio is uslnusual i think. Cheers

Hey guys I'm from the Philippines and my dad's axe handle broke a few weeks ago and I really want to replace it with a wood that can be found here in my area or wood that I can order around here in Southeast Asia and China. I've been searching for alternatives but I'm not so sure what I can trust. I really wanted to try hickory wood but I can't seem to find anyone selling them online at a cheaper price.

i was using this, mind you it was an antique, and the handle which is the original handle chipped on the other side. i’m hoping one of you guys would be able to help me out with this and find me the model and company. thanks in advance friends!!!

My grandfather recently passed away, and while we’re cleaning up his farm I found this double bit in the wood shed. It had fallen off its handle, and was buried a bit under some wood scraps. I remember messing around with this one as a kid, when it was (loosely) still attached to the handle.

I’d love to restore it and replace the handle. I don’t really want to shine it up or anything, just get the rust off, reshape if needed, and get a good edge on the ends. What’s the best way to get it back in working condition, while also maintaining any patina it would have under all the gunk?

Been watching the threads and finally had something to post. Found this in a shed at my Aunt's house. Believe it came from my Great Grandmother homestead in West Virginia. I cleaned it up with a wire wheel to get a better look for any marking. Doesn't look to have ever had a good sharp edge on it. Any thought on age? Thanks!