over a year ago i got an axe head from a car boot sale for 50p, on the side of it has chip chop no1 stamped into it. it looks really old and maybe hand forged but in very good nick i am gonna have a go at putting a handle onto it. does any have or know anything about the makers and are they any good?
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Yup, Gilpins Chip Chop Kent pattern hatchet. It has been used quite a bit if the shape of the poll is anything to go by.
Most of the old English makers (including Gilpin) used very good steel, so a re-handle and a good sharpen and it will be good for another 50 years or so.
Cheers
Most of the old English makers (including Gilpin) used very good steel, so a re-handle and a good sharpen and it will be good for another 50 years or so.
Cheers
thanx everyone so iv got myself a good find for 50p here, im gonna restore it, what kind of sheeth would work for this axe? 
That made me laugh! Nah, just a bloke who likes old tools, and even uses them sometimes.
Cheers
whatever people think about ray mears, can't help but point out this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ar9NxUIrL4
the idea of making your own, carving it and then oiling it or protecting it.. would be a nice touch.
the idea of making your own, carving it and then oiling it or protecting it.. would be a nice touch.
