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Restored Saeter axe

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Having located a bucket full of old axe heads at the farm, I've spent some time hafting them and making some basic sheaths.
As I didn't have a full size axe of my own before, I customised one slightly for my personal use.

The axe head is from the Säter axe forge, which I believe went out of business late 60's.
Sanded all old rust off and coated it with a zinc paste which I think cured into a nicely steely coat.
Shaft is oiled hickory picked up from Gränsfors Bruks while on their factory tour.
Shaft protection and sheath is home stitched and dyed leather.
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luca0483's avatar
Really good :)

Nice to hear somebody else is doing "home-made" recycling.