Pioneer Axe, Boarding Axe, Fire Axe or Something Else ?

C4RL · 21st March 2024, 07:43 PM

I have three fire hatchets, two antique & one modern, the spikes are tapered on all three.

My guess is your spike is for puncturing & the "fullers" are to let pressure escape, but like I say it's just a guess based on fighting knife fullers.

The strapped head is very typical on old hatchets & hammers, especially if they were expected to see any prying.

Very nice hatchet.

drac2k · 22nd March 2024, 01:07 PM

Good call C4RL;I was thinking maybe a blood groove, but your theory makes much more sense.

21st March 2024, 07:43 PM	#1
C4RL Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Posts: 41	I have three fire hatchets, two antique & one modern, the spikes are tapered on all three. My guess is your spike is for puncturing & the "fullers" are to let pressure escape, but like I say it's just a guess based on fighting knife fullers. The strapped head is very typical on old hatchets & hammers, especially if they were expected to see any prying. Very nice hatchet.

22nd March 2024, 01:07 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,187	Good call C4RL;I was thinking maybe a blood groove, but your theory makes much more sense.