Two New AXE HEADS "Norlund & NoName"

[333.okh]

So I got a 4 pound Jersey axe head that appears of nice hard steel. Red paint was someone's idea of a restoring. There is no name, or maker's mark anywhere.

The Norlund is just over 2 1/4 pounds and looks like their "Cabin" axe head that never sold well from what I have heard. I plan o nthe Norlund being my new trail/wilderness axe with some modifications. (http://www.arboristsite.com/hand-held-equipment-tools/237005.htm)

 

[james huffaker]

cool finds.

 

[jughead500]

Cool I have a Norlund with the original handle. The No Name looks like it could be a Council according to the red paint and roughness of the steel.

 

[jughead500]

Oh yeah that Norlund is worth a Little $$$$

 

[B Harrison]

Cool I have a Norlund with the original handle. The No Name looks like it could be a Council according to the red paint and roughness of the steel.

That's what i was looking at, but the angled line of no paint is missing and I have seen old council axes with that line still present so?

 

[333.okh]

That's what i was looking at, but the angled line of no paint is missing and I have seen old council axes with that line still present so?

Either way it is getting a white oak handle at a mere 30" and a nice edge

 

[333.okh]

No white oak...ordered an octagon 30" grade AA hickory handle from House Handle.

 

[ncpete]

No white oak...ordered an octagon 30" grade AA hickory handle from House Handle.

that should make for a very nice ax.

 

[333.okh]

that should make for a very nice ax.

I hope so!

 

[dancan]

A bit of Norlund info .

Norlund Co.

 

[Metals406]

I have my great Grandfathers Norlund. . . It was his christmas tree axe. :msp_smile:

 

[dancan]

You should post a pic !

 

[Metals406]

Not sure, but that might even be the original handle?

 

[dancan]

Nice Christmas tree axe !!!

 

[cory@owen]

Small 26'' axes are so usefull

Mine stays in the truck. Gets used a ton. I think I've seen a true temper that looked like the red one. I have one identical. Found it in my yard about a year after I bought my house. No telling how long it sat there.

 

[333.okh]

Putting a short 30 inch grade AA octagon hickory hand on it from Handle House. Tough getting the ears to fit well...

 

[333.okh]

The Norlund is going to get modified so no one kill me here!

Narrowed tapered poll for skinning...flared top and bottom to reflect being a Nordic man, and a nice sharp bit....I cannot wait to get it done...not by me though.

 

[Red Amor]

I got a lovely ol Kelly Aussie made in really nice condition and boy does it hold an edge

 

[Lookin4lunkers]

I just rounded and polished the poll on a little Swedish hatchet i picked up for three bucks. Its gonna be my boys first axe and hopefully a good tool to learn skinning with.

 

[Dusty Rhodes]

Really love the Norlund you have there. I can tell you are appreciative about it too. I have a little Norlund hatchet and it is sweet. The steel really holds an edge well, sharp enough to shave with. Take good care of it and it will serve you well, what a wonderful piece to pass down someday.