Old vintage axe

[KyleKentucky42]

Hi I was wondering what everyone's opinion is on this old axe does it have a lot of life left and what style do is it thanks I appreciate it

 

[AEAdam]

American pattern felling axe. Looks okay. Don't see a maker's mark. Wedge looks weird/redone.

 

[The Bean]

Lizzy Borden model.

 

[KyleKentucky42]

Ok thank you is the American pattern similar to the tasmanian style the brand is Hytest do you think it has enough life left for a while thank you

 

[d.mcfarland]

do you think it has enough life left for a while

Plenty of life!! Even the handle looks good.

 

[AEAdam]

Hytest is Australian? Designed for hardwoods? I thought it looked a little thick. Not sure what you have in mind for that. Axes are fairly specialized. This one was probably made to pop chips from VERY hard woods when felling. It could make an okay splitter because the edge looks pretty convex. It probably won't do great in softwoods or for limbing.

 

[KyleKentucky42]

I live in Kentucky so I was thinking to use it for splitting for hardwood I am new to older axes is it a problem that is looks like the edge looks off center a little bit thanks

 

[SRU1436]

If the head doesn’t move then all I’d do is slowly soak the top wedge area in boiled lindseed oil and then put a few coats of boiled linseed oil on the handle and finally sharpen the blade. You should be good. I’ve restored many of axes. It’s easy and enjoyable, for me. It’s a good tool to have.

 

[webscrounger]

If it is a Hytest, it's a good piece of equipment. Sharpen it properly and it'll be a gem and last a long time. Don't go crazy with a hand grinder! Use the right tools. You can find professional info here on sharpening and other axe stuff. https://www.fs.usda.gov/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/htm99232823/page01.htm