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Offline Joe Schell

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old axe
« on: August 25, 2017, 10:29:51 PM »
Im trying to find some info on the age of this axe, it appears to be forged and old but thats about all i know about it.
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Offline bgf

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Re: old axe
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2017, 11:18:40 PM »
Pretty much a Kentucky pattern, with long poll and similar length bit.  It could go back to the 1700s or have been forged last week.  It does appear to have a welded on hard hammer poll, which I've seen on older axes.  Assuming the bit is formed with steel inserted into the wrought iron body of the axe?  If wrought iron, I'd guess pre-1900, but just a guess.  The profile is similar to a couple of colonial era finds I've seen posted online.  I'll look up the link if it will help.

Offline Joe Schell

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Re: old axe
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2017, 09:14:58 AM »
Thanks,bgf. I was thinking it was an old pattern but didn't know how long that style was made. The poll looks built up but i cant really see any weld lines for a steel bit.

Offline bgf

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Re: old axe
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2017, 09:50:52 AM »
Take a look at this thread and see what you think:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/historic-axes-18th-century.1383910/

Offline wattlebuster

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Re: old axe
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2017, 02:42:12 PM »
I dont know squat about it cept it looks cool. Id put a handle in it an put it back in service
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning