If any of Norlund's axes should pass your way for a good price they are well worth taking a good look at. I think Stroh is the name of the distributor. While this might fix some warped handles, it is time-demanding. WaGuns.org - View topic - Axes. In other instances, like when I'm backpacking, I rarely carry an axe; mainly due to the weight, but also because in a lot of the mountains where I backpack, it wouldn't be appropriate to cut down the sparse woods. But that whole "My axe cuts faster than your axe" thing? Chances are even then a small hatchet may still get tossed in the bottom of the pack.
The most important thing to note is the entire profile of your potential vintage axe. When I bought my GB mini axe the cost was decidedly less than it is today. But, I still had the other waiting in reserve and it's still with me, Norlund went out of business in the late '80's I think it was, but today their axes are commanding some pretty high prices, my two original Norlunds cost me about $18. Axe collecting has become kinda popular these days. Most expensive splitting axe. The additional printed wording has yet to be determined. Last edited by leadcounsel on Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I especially like the sheath. After about 1, 000 grit it becomes an exercise in diminishing returns. I'm always looking fore more norlunds. Many of the chopping tools made by Norlund were marked with the name of the design or head style. I use a brass brush on a angle grinder to clean the heads up. Vintage Kelly Axe Tool Co Axe Head Wedge Shape True Temper. Does a bear like honey? This is what leads me to think mine may be an original. Norwegian axes for sale. It is better to start with an inexpensive axe and beat it up, break some handles and generally learn one's way around them. Beau calls me within 24 hours of dropping it off. The Norlund line of axes developed a reputation for high quality and although they were marketed in both Canada and the US the demand decreased considerably in the early 1980s.
I LOVE the leather sheath and handle! But it will clear blowdown faster than a Gransfors, cut up firewood faster than my bucksaw, and the fire from the split wood will be much better to cook on than whole snapped wrist thickness pieces. I'll hand file then sand the cutting edge with a sanding block. Are they worth the wait and the high prices? Whichever way you choose is fine by me. The axe edge held up so nicely; I looked at it and the maker s mark is Genuine Norlund . They were used with a longer 40"+ handle to get into the heart of 6' plus diameter trees. Told my wife count this against my birthday and Christmas. Not all trends are silly but try to take them with a grain of salt while concentrating on the fundamentals. Let's see your axes | Page 10. In some cases, there may be delamination of the bit. When axes are damaged or dull, they are prone to bounce or glance, causing them to become more challenging to control. You may not post replies. Still need to do some research but I think Im barking down the right hole.