Nov 4, 2014 · In my opinion old vintage axes are the best. They represent a period in time when America made the best product. They are inexpensive, easy to sharpen, hold an edge and have history. I'll put this 100 year old Kelly up against anything made today.

Feb 23, 2008 · Poulan 3400 20" (Dad's old green machine-Retired now,still runs great all tuned up.) Echo 280E Top Handle 12" Husky 327P5x Pole Saw Fiskars X25 Original Sotz Monster Maul with re-welded handle Stanley 20 lb Sledge - Plumb 12 lb Sledge Wetterlings,Mueller & Helko Twisted Wedges Old 4 & 6 lb wedges,ancient 16 lb wedge (yes really!)

Nov 10, 2010 · I had an old axe that sat in the corner for quite some time. Ended up with a little surface rust. I decided that I was going to clean it up the old fashioned way - I took it out and split wood - darn thing shined right up. If you are planning on using it as well as show it - go with wax.

Jul 10, 2019 · Husqvarna 450, several old axes, Fiskars X27, 6 lb. splitting maul, Jonsereds 49SP-retired, Homelite XL- retired, my grampa's 36" one-man, and 66" two-man cross cut saws. Reactions: SpaceBus and Alpine1

Feb 1, 2014 · Husqvarna 450, several old axes, Fiskars X27, 6 lb. splitting maul, Jonsereds 49SP-retired, Homelite XL- retired, my grampa's 36" one-man, and 66" two-man cross cut saws. Reactions: Missouri Frontier and Backwoods Savage

Nov 7, 2008 · So a while ago I set out to find myself a kindling maul, and didn't have much luck locally. I did however find two old rusty axe heads behind the barrel stove in Gramp Jones' garage (my wife's grandfather who passed away 2 years ago). Gramp spent his whole life in and around wood, whether...

Nov 19, 2007 · My first suggestion is to read "An Ax to Grind" by Bernie Weisgerger. Once I started using axes, I proceeded to find everything I could, including old scouting manuals. But, without a doubt, this book is the most complete, thorough book I've ever read on the subject, including details sharpening instructions and usage techniques.

Jan 21, 2010 · Curved handles required careful selection of wood so the grain followed the curve but unfortunately, good curved handles died with the good craftsmen. It was a lot easier to mass produce axes with straight or nearly straight handles. The only straight handles on old axes were the double bit axe for obvious reasons.

May 15, 2011 · Poulan 3400 20" (Dad's old green machine-Retired now,still runs great all tuned up.) Echo 280E Top Handle 12" Husky 327P5x Pole Saw Fiskars X25 Original Sotz Monster Maul with re-welded handle Stanley 20 lb Sledge - Plumb 12 lb Sledge Wetterlings,Mueller & Helko Twisted Wedges Old 4 & 6 lb wedges,ancient 16 lb wedge (yes really!)

Nov 21, 2021 · The old axes and mauls stay at home. I have a system that involves both hand splitting and hydraulic splitting. Early in the season before the heavier snows I head to the woods and scope out the trees that are down or that I am going to process that year.