Small axes for ID

[DhaDha]

They look great. How long are the shafts? Cheers

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by DhaDha

They look great. How long are the shafts? Cheers

Hi DhaDha,

At the moment the shafts are a piddly 16 1/2 inches.

Thanks for preempting my next question, What sort of shaft would suit them? Shape, length etc?

I was thinking, more like 20inches?

Best
Gene

[DhaDha]

Here's one with a small head and a longer shaft from Runjeet's site. 27", if I remember? Love the simple design.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by DhaDha

Here's one with a small head and a longer shaft from Runjeet's site. 27", if I remember? Love the simple design.

OOh! 27"!!
I feel a couple of hickory tool shafts might be in order.......
Thanks

[Runjeet Singh]

DhaDha,
You have a great memory! I had forgot about that one, yeah it was a nice piece, very elegant. I cannot remember the exact dimensions but 27" works out close to the proportions in the photos.

Gene,
Here is the full image if you want to get a better idea of the detail on the shaft. Thanks both,
Runjeet

[Runjeet Singh]

I must visit my own site more regularly .....the small axe which DhaDha reminded us of is on page two of the Armour and Polearms page, along with another one Gene which you may find interesting.


Thanks,
Runjeet

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by runjeet@akaalarms.com

I must visit my own site more regularly .....the small axe which DhaDha reminded us of is on page two of the Armour and Polearms page, along with another one Gene which you may find interesting.


Thanks,
Runjeet

Hi Runjeet,

Thanks for that, I've got a good idea of what to aim for now.
Just had a look on a certain auction site and there are plenty of 4'-5' o Staffs in a variety of wood, that should make a good pair of shafts for these.

Thanks again.
Best
Gene