Kent pattern conversion

[Dreadhead]

really nice finish there works very well as a set with the mask and all

 

[Biker]

Does your daughter take on commissions? Tell her that's a REALLY

 

[ToneWood]

Adze is right; no one seems to make kents anymore.

However they are so common. (I got one the other day) that a few altered will not go amiss, surely?

Apparently they still make Kent pattern axes...in America (what has happened to Britain ). Available from Matt at Woodland Craft Supplies: http://www.woodlandcraftsupplies.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_4&products_id=11

I would be interested to learn why the Kent pattern arose in the first place. What was the advantage in that style? I guess it did not come from nowhere and without some good reason.

I've wondered about that too. It is quite a simple, effective design and the slim blade works well for green-woodworking and woodcarving and is easy to sharpen. Perhaps the design was just relatively easy/quick to make with the materials and tools of the day and/or perhaps it just proved popular. I'm no blacksmith but they often seem to be made of a sheet of steel wrapped around and then forge welded, although I've notice the design/construction details vary from maker-to-maker and model-to-model. Also, perhaps it was a standard requirement for the War Department (I have seen military issue Kent pattern axes) and/or other government contracts.

I recently came across another pattern Suffolk/Sussex I think, which is subtly different the blade is a little more flared, giving a longer cutting edge. I think one of my axes might be of this pattern. If anything, it seems like it might be even more suited to carving & hewing, providing a longer cutting edge.

 

[topknot]

I like your idea.

Topknot

 

[luckylee]

bloody nora 16, and her if she wants a job.
great transformation mate.

 

[Fat ferret]

I liked it better before. Looked like a fine working Kent axe to me. What is it about these people feel the need to change?

I use mine for carving or scribing skirting boards all the time, really good as it is.

 

[birdbrain57]

Thanks for the comments guys. Dont get me wrong i also like the kent pattern. I cut this one down to make it lighter for my son to use safely.

 

[Pignut]

Looks good. Like the look of it

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