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Offline Longshot

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Traveling light
« on: August 12, 2009, 02:46:16 PM »


Bought this little [less than a pound] bag axe at the fair.  Shaped out a handle, sharpened it, and I'm ready for any cherry tree that stands in my way.
Actually, it proved to be a pretty effective tool, despite it's size and weight.

Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: Traveling light
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2009, 03:05:47 PM »
Now this is a nice little handy tool perfect especially for kindling.  What are the dimensions?  Thanks for sharing the pic.
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Re: Traveling light
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2009, 02:00:35 AM »
That's one of the nicest bag axes Ive ever saw.

Offline Longshot

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Re: Traveling light
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2009, 03:10:52 AM »
Since size is the subject, I guess I should have included something in the picture to fix perspective. 
This thing is kinda small  [ the head is 4 5/8" long, with a 2" blade; the haft is 12" long].  It is light ,  but well balanced and 'handy',  which I figure contributes to greater precision in use and easy packing.   It ought to serve well for splitting a pelvis or shaping a tent stake, and everything in between.  Dropping cherry trees, I dunno.

Offline Brian

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Re: Traveling light
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2009, 03:35:38 AM »
Very nice.  I really like what you did with that.  Actually, I like it so much I'd like to steal the idea.

Does anybody know where one might get a small axe head like that?
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Re: Traveling light
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2009, 06:53:04 PM »
Brian-
 I guess I suffered sensory overload after handling Mark Wheland's superb Bean rifle and failed to notice or ask the name of the trader that I got the head from.  I recall that he was set up in the middle aisle of the large tent below the barn where the  barrel boring demonstration was going on.  He was directly across from Mark's  display.
I hope that triggers someone's memory who might be able to help you out.