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Offline Sarge

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Expert axe
« on: July 09, 2017, 08:30:41 PM »
Returned home from the camping trip to find the axe Hayshaker sent in his recent giveaway.



Has EXPERT stamped on one side but I can't make out any other words or letters. I haven't weighed it but I'd guess about a 4 pounder.

I'll start with a good vinegar bath to clean up the head then re-hang it.

Thanks again for your generosity, Hayshaker!
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2017, 09:25:04 PM »
your welcome sarge i'm glad you like it.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2017, 06:33:04 AM »
Pretty sure that axe was made for Gamble's hardware.  No idea who actually made it for them.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2017, 07:47:08 AM »
Quote from: imnukensc on July 10, 2017, 06:33:04 AM
Pretty sure that axe was made for Gamble's hardware.  No idea who actually made it for them.
Thanks for the info. I've snooped around the net but hadn't found anything.

It has some writing in the oval around EXPERT. I'm hoping I can read it after a little clean up.

It's in great shape. Just a little deformation on the poll.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2017, 09:25:02 AM »
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2017, 08:20:37 PM »
Bingo! That's it. Thanks!

I've got a little Belknap Bluegrass hatchet head soaking in vinegar with the Expert head.

Gonna order furniture from House Handles.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2017, 09:38:11 PM »
I soaked these in vinegar for 3 days to remove the rust. I ordered handles from House Handle. I'll post some pics when I get finished hanging them (and decide on a pic hosting service). :chopwood:
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2017, 05:21:39 PM »
sarge thanks' i'm glad you're going to use it.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2017, 05:16:24 PM »
I ordered handles from House Handle for both heads. I hung the little Belknap first and I'm pretty happy with it.





The Expert is next. I have a 32" octagonal haft for it.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2017, 04:40:13 AM »
That's a nice one there sarge!

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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2017, 08:28:26 AM »
Good one Sarge!  that's the handy packable size.  I like these a lot for in the hunting pack when you may or may not need it. 
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2017, 11:55:45 AM »
 :thumbsup: Can't wait to see that hex handle. I have two waiting to be hung.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2018, 05:40:53 PM »
I finally got around to hanging the Expert. I didn't weight it but I believe it is a 4 pounder. I used an 32" octagonal handle from House Handle.





Thanks, hayshaker, for your generosity.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2018, 06:23:27 PM »
SeWeet !!!

On both counts :)
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2018, 08:08:25 AM »
Thanks, Dancan. The Expert was one of the easiest re-hangs I've done. Wish I had done it months ago.
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Re: Expert axe
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2018, 05:55:20 PM »
your welcome sarge and wow you did that axe up right.
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