Nice little axe find

[slowworm]

I picked up this little Kent pattern axe in a box of tools at auction, cost woks out to be at about 50p.

I have been on a lookout for a nice light axe and it appears to fit my needs surprisingly well. It weighs 1lb 10 oz / 730g all in and the handle length is 14" / 36cm.

It doesn't appear to be that old as there was a trace of a sticker on it but there's no other marks. Anyone any idea about the make?

Anyway, before and after pics after giving it a bit of a clean. I'll give it a better grind and sharpen when I've had a bit of a play with it and once I've made a little mask.

 

[Sparky415]

Score

I do like a Kent pattern axe

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

What's the primary intended use of the Kent pattern axe head shape. Splitter? Carver?is it as flat as it looks?.i see these pop up on here all the time but I've never seen or used one


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[slowworm]

I'm not sure what they are designed for but this one will be used for woodworking rather than splitting. So, carving tool handles, spoon blanks etc. The edge is nice and long and the blade is very narrow making a nice light axe for fine work.

 

[Macaroon]

They were traditionally used for hedge-laying, limbing and green woodwork in general; they're great for trimming up pleachers and all the usual Hazel coppice products. A great all-round small hatchet.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Interesting structure and shape don't they.gonna keep my eye out for one.can you get small one at say 500g


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[mick91]

I've got a Kent pattern stamped NCB (national coal board) and apparently liberated from a coal mine one of the older gents from the pub worked in. Not sure what use it would have been on the face, but I use it for everything. Splitting, chopping, carving the lot. Great versatile shape

 

[richardhomer]

great find for 50p !!