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A New Forge-Finished Axe (sold)

On July 16, 2012 by jaustin

I forged this axe in May but only finished polishing the edge last week. It is asymmetrically wrapped on the eye and has a high-carbon bit of forge-welded 1075. The dimensions are:

 

Edge length 6.9″ (17.5 cm)

Width of head 8.1″ (20.6 cm)

Weight 770 grams (1 lb 11oz)


This axe was purchased by a visitor to the smithy who was looking for something special for his father.  He may make his own haft or bring it back for hafting later.

2 comments

  • Charles Gadda May 16, 2013 at 6:45 am - Reply

    How much does something like this cost? I’m putting out feelers for a late Viking combat broad axe head done in a historically correct manner, such as yours. I have a piece of ash for the haft, but need a suitable head.

    • jaustin August 19, 2013 at 4:11 pm - Reply

      Hello Charles: Sorry for the months of delay in noticing your comment in forgedaxes.com I’m not too internet savvy and my comment box got filled with spam (22,000 bogus comments!). A friend just helped me improve the site immensely and take care of the spam problem. On forgedaxes.com you can now see classes in axe-making that I offer and, soon, axes that I will have for sale.

      As for Viking combat axes: I have been making two-handed Dane Axes for several years using the same forge welding techniques originally used by the Vikings. I have sold the heads in the range of $425 – $450, depending on size and finish. They generally come out with edges between 6.75″ – 7.5″ and head lengths of about 8″. I have a few axe heads which are 80% finished (rough ground – ready for final grind, heat treatment and polish). if you’re interested I can send you a few pictures of them. Hope this helps, and again – sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

      Yours, Jim.

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