Found a small Kent pattern axe that I forgot I owned !

[Perrari]

I was rummaging in the shed today looking for cold chisels, when I came across a small wooden tool box that I had forgotten about.
It used to belong to my girlfriends father. I found a Stanley plane, 2 small wooden spirit levels, try square, 3 cold chisels, a gin trap,3 bits for a bit & brace, 2 pen knives that are really worn, and this small Kent patterned axe.

I cannot see any makers mark on it yet, but he died 34 years ago so it is fairly old. It has a flat grind on it so I assume it was a carpenters axe (correct me if you think I am wrong).

I have it pictured next to my GB wildlife hatchet. It weighs about 4oz more.

I am really looking forward to refurbing this one ! And it will be a Keeper !

 

[realearner]

Lovely find

 

[Leiflet]

Good one. I've just started refurbishing a Kent pattern hatchet head. Despite reservations that it's a bit too battered. It's got more dings on it than you could believe and has lost the curve on the lower third of the cutting edge. On the other hand, this is my first refurb, so starting with something I won't miss is maybe a good idea. Does make me inclined to be a bit reckless about reshaping it to look sexy, though.

Cheers,
Leif

 

[Perrari]

Nice one ! I look forward to seeing the finished article. If it is really battered then why not be creative & have a go. Looking sexy is good as long as it is useable !
I am not going to modify this one as such, it is going to be cleaned, edge re ground and new helve.

Good one. I've just started refurbishing a Kent pattern hatchet head. Despite reservations that it's a bit too battered. It's got more dings on it than you could believe and has lost the curve on the lower third of the cutting edge. On the other hand, this is my first refurb, so starting with something I won't miss is maybe a good idea. Does make me inclined to be a bit reckless about reshaping it to look sexy, though.

Cheers,
Leif

 

[Big Stu 12]

looks like that will be a nice project, not only that, it'll be special to you, I look forward to see it it finished

 

[Perrari]

Yes it will be a nice project Stu and as you say 'Special'

looks like that will be a nice project, not only that, it'll be special to you, I look forward to see it it finished

 

[ozzy1977]

Nice looking axe, is it a true side axe or has it just been reprofiled with the bevel on one side
I do think it was intended for a chippy going by the straight cutting edge

 

[Perrari]

It is bevelled on both sides.

Nice looking axe, is it a true side axe or has it just been reprofiled with the bevel on one side
I do think it was intended for a chippy going by the straight cutting edge