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I made this score in early February... •Disston Crosscut 5&1/2' •Collins Legitimus, Civil Defense Fireaxe •Collins Legitimus Trade Axe •Millers Falls Hatchet •3&1/2lb. Swamper on 25" Adirondack Handle Then this one here a couple weeks later... •Rafting Peavey about 36" •Collins...

Hi va.grouseman! To happily answer...and I do apologize for my delayed response and not getting back on the forum for a bit. The land is full of gouse/pheasant, and deer. It has always been farmed, tobacco and potatos most recently. The canal then RR (remnants) goes up thru behind me from New...

Thank you Outlawmws, I greatly appreciate the kind words. I totally agree, schmidlapper those are great hatchets and double bit. The broad axe hewing hatchet is great and the story seals the deal for AWESOME! I happen to like the patina of each and would also keep it too. Fits in with my love...

Connie Taste Test Collins Legitimus 4lbs. 29" handle (L) Kelly Works Flint Edge 4lbs. 28" (R) Results... Both are great and smooth choppers...the shorter handle on the Kelly is the only difference. Both within my sweet spot length, each at the extreme of the range but both...

I had this imported from India, Collins head kicking around so... 3&1•4lb Forest Utility Axe 26&1•2'' Hickory Hardware Store Handle by Link...originally 28"boys axe handle.

...or reuse...

Thank you sir. I enjoy it most when I am able to save and reside those great old handles!

A couple axes in the last couple days Older Ludell 31" Hickory - 4lbs Older Ludell 30&1/4" Hickory - 4&1/4lbs

Lol! Same here. The CT is my favorite and I have a tendency to see the CT Pattern in near everything :lol_hitti Thank you and happy Sunday!:rocker:

Your thinking it's more Dayton than Connecticut pattern? I do try to see Connecticut's in every axe but I was feeling certain the true temper is a CT I am thinking this is more a Dayton Pattern. The patterns can be close and tricky for sure, I guess you have planted some doubt now LOL! She...

4lbs. 28" original hickory handle Connecticut True Temper Kelly Works Flint Edge Thanks for looking...I hope you enjoyed the journey of my Kelly Works Flint Edge 4lb'er Connie

Thank you! I have found a few axes and heads over the past few months and it happily keeps me distracted when I need it to be LOL

This Master Mechanic was fun...

My Craftsman update

Thank you yes I plan to soon, and post a picture when it's done. It's going to be a great user and one that I can hand to one of my boys. Just been so busy with cross cut saws lately...once I get that settled, the saw vise built and the saws will have a home and bench separate from the axes. I...

Found a nice 3lb Craftsman on it's original 28" handle

I like those older handles and will do what I can to use or reuse a great handle that is still safe to use.

I have purchased axes for their handles. You can't beat an older, slim and properly swelled handle of yesterday

My suggestion across the board is, if you are going to use it use hickory or ash for the handle

I am by no means an expert by I would suggest a single solid piece. Nothing glued. Have you tried your local hardware store? Bring the head of your axe, Hatchet, tool in with you and see if a bit larger than the eye itself.