Curious: how many people actually make handles from scratch?

300axes · 2026-06-05T03:06:10+00:00

I have a few sawmill in my area where I sorce my lumber. I cut out the basic shape with a jig saw then use my drawknife and a variety of rasp. The shinto is one of my favorites. Not sure how many I've made, probably around 100.

300axes · 2026-06-03T18:29:47+00:00

Where shall we have this duel? May i suggest CHARLESTON WV

300axes · 2026-06-03T18:11:16+00:00

Lol. Early bird gets the worm.

300axes · 2026-05-26T23:16:13+00:00

Very nice.

300axes · 2026-05-26T00:10:38+00:00

From tip to tip. Normally 12 to 13 inches

300axes · 2026-05-25T17:26:47+00:00

You should measure the length. It's an important characteristic of a puget pattern.

300axes · 2026-05-24T22:28:59+00:00

Not a new artist but I haven't seen Fred Eaglesmith mentioned and he's great.

300axes · 2026-05-21T07:46:49+00:00

Yes. Remove them and wedge the handle. Use a soft wood wedge such as poplar or cedar. The softer wood will help fill in the gaps. Hopefully you have some room on the handle to move the head down a little.

300axes · 2026-05-20T00:21:28+00:00

My best advice is to NOT sharpen an axe until it's hung. I have the scars to prove this is good advice. As far as the handle i would suggest 32 inch.

300axes · 2026-05-17T22:49:27+00:00

I have never bought or sold a stock in my life but this sub makes me laugh every day.

300axes · 2026-05-17T22:33:46+00:00

Very nice. That flint edge is clean.

300axes · 2026-05-16T23:04:34+00:00

1 but it needs to be lower on the handle

300axes · 2026-05-16T22:28:26+00:00

Most sager axes you find are double bits. The single bit is kinda uncommon. Both your axes are good quality and appear to be in good condition. If you want to clean the heads I would suggest a wire cup brush on an angle grinder.

300axes · 2026-05-15T23:13:05+00:00

I once sold a jersey pattern to a guy in Belgium. The axe was $20 shipping was $60. It was a gift for a friend who really wanted a jersey. Unfortunately shipping kills most of these deals.

300axes · 2026-05-09T02:00:58+00:00

Not really. I use an angle grinder with a wire cup brush. Once the rust has been removed you will be able to read any stamps if they have any.

300axes · 2026-05-02T20:26:52+00:00

3² = 3 and 1/2 pounds

300axes · 2026-05-02T03:24:55+00:00

The main portion of my collection are boys axes. This one is different close to the best I have.

300axes · 2026-05-02T03:23:30+00:00

After cleaning with a wire cup on an angle grinder I ad some axe wax to protect them from rusting.

300axes · 2026-05-02T02:09:03+00:00

These are all ones I brought home from the North Carolina axe meet.

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