Identify this axe?

[buckley]

Hi guys,

I have just been given this axe, the large one. I am using my gb small forest for comparison. Any ideas about the axe, and what it is designed for. It is extremely blunt and very heavy!

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q183/buckley8219/12012007001.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q183/buckley8219/12012007.jpg


Looks like it needs some! work any advice??

 

[singteck]

That looks like a wetterling axe. Probably a felling axe.

singteck

 

[British Red]

Well, Without doubt its a Wetterlings from the stamp - so a really good quality axe. I suspect if its blunt you should give it to me

No really - thats a beaut - a good sharpen = a great axe worth £30 - £40

Red

 

[buckley]

Well,

I don't even own a file, and i spent two hours with a diamond stone on it and got nowhere! I soooo need a little workshop!

Looking down the handle it doesn't appear to be completely centre.

 

[British Red]

Want me to fix it up for you mate?

(no charge)

Red

 

[buckley]

I'd have to give you something! It would be much appreciated though, as I just don't have the tools.

PM if you like!

 

[British Red]

Really mate its not that hard althought it takes a fair bit of effort. It would have to wait till March as I am mostly bushcrafting and shooting through the winter months, but I'd happily do it for you. All you need is a b*stard file, fine metal file and some wet & dry. You could buy all the gear you need for about £15 in Robert Dyas - down the side alley in Winchester on the way to Mickey Ds or B&Q in Eastleigh sell all that stuff. I can talk you through the process step by step (you can clearly take pictures so I can watch how far you have got and comment). Or wait a few weeks and I'll do it for you. Your call

Red