Aug 28, 2010 · These three axe heads were unearthed over the past few years via metal detector at different pioneer homestead (Empire Loyalist 1783 +/-) sites in the general vicinity of …

Sep 6, 2019 · Hi. I found this axe head while metal detecting on a property, in Connecticut, that dates to 1754. I do not know anything about axe heads at all, so hopefully someone can give …

Nov 21, 2017 · It's pretty difficult. If you're really lucky, someone who's very familiar can recognize an axe by a few, little details. For instance, eye ridges usually (but apparently not always) …

Mar 25, 2018 · An antique axe that is stamped 'cast steel' denotes 1) the entire head is hammer or drop forged from a single piece of 'then-new-fangled process' (cast) steel, or: 2) traditional …

May 6, 2001 · Axe steel is harder than a wire wheel so it doesn't scratch the steel deeply. If the axe has original paint or finish still on it then 0000 steel wool is better. Vinegar or other acid …

Jul 16, 2015 · This usually means grinding or filing back the center and heel of the axe to match it up to an abused toe. Next I thin the cheeks and re-profile the edge with files. I like using files …

Nov 20, 2022 · even still, the axe heads I find at local antique malls are literally junk and for prices higher than ebay. If you just need a user, you can still pick up some decent heads on ebay for …

Aug 21, 2013 · Without them they have very little value except as users. If you can decipher the stamps or post a detailed picture you might discover there are some very talented axe …

Nov 2, 2015 · For Kelly, the top-of-the-line brand was their Registered axe, judging from their price list. The Kelly Registered axe cost 1/3 more than the Kelly Perfect, and over 40% more …

Feb 22, 2006 · There's a current ebay UK listing of a 1932 Belknap catalogue with Bluegrass ax heads shown. There are three Daytons illustrated; a plain, a phantom bevel and a phantom …