Sep 18, 2012 · The head weight was and is a personal decision. I really like my 3 1/4 pound Michigan pattern over the more common 3 1/2 pound Michigan double bit. Too bad you can't …

Oct 4, 2021 · AMERICAN AXE HISTORY: SINGLE BIT DESIGNS Hello there. I really love axes, and America is where most axe innovation took place, so I decided to read up on it. I looked at …

May 21, 2013 · Restored properly, most axe patterns would serve you well in New England woods. My favorite is the CT pattern for big work (I do trailwork in the White Mountains) as it …

Mar 2, 2019 · However, the true Rockaway pattern has some specific characteristics. Most noticeable is the curve of the underside of the head from lugs to bit. The pole is also …

Nov 17, 2016 · In order to draw a pattern onto my handle, I need to square the wedge shape into that of a 2″x4″ board. So using my axe, I made stop cuts (cut into the board at about a 60 …

Nov 11, 2013 · The plumb jerseys had rounded lugs so a lot of people think they are rockaways. I have seen a very few actual plumb rockaways though. The rockaway pattern is a pretty old …

Jan 20, 2020 · Hello! Im wondering if anyone has information about a Plumb Rafting axe that has a "5" imprinted above the Plumb logo along the top of the axe head. The weight is 5 pounds, it …

Dec 21, 2012 · Well the axe head pattern of the "Jersey" style is as popular as ever, and properly so. Lugs for extra haft/head contact, longer bit for more head/wood contact, good balance with …

May 15, 2022 · How easy is it for one to look at an axe (especially an older one and say this is a Tassie or this is a Yankee or a Connecticut even) I've seen Tasmanians that are 3.5lbs and …

Jan 17, 2020 · However, I'm pretty sure that neither kelly nor plumb made tasmanian pattern axes for sale in the US. The closest pattern that we have is called the Connecticut pattern - however …