Double bit Sheath


Comanchesniper

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Just finished rehabbing a True Temper FSS (Forest Service Supply) double bit ax I found on the gound behind our shop at work the other day. It turned out so nice that I thought it should have a sheath.


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Turned out nice. Like the leather work. I have not tried to make a sheath for a double bit axe yet. Does the strap keep the covers in place well? I was leaning towards a pocket type sheath with a flap over the top and some brass rings to tie the axe down. Nice rehab on the axe as well.
 
Loosearrow said:
Turned out nice. Like the leather work. I have not tried to make a sheath for a double bit axe yet. Does the strap keep the covers in place well? I was leaning towards a pocket type sheath with a flap over the top and some brass rings to tie the axe down. Nice rehab on the axe as well.
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The strap does OK. Not perfect but it is not my pack ax so, back of jeep and in the garage it will be fine.
 
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This is a circa 1960 True Temper (Kelly) FSS (Forest Service Supply) ax. I found it behind our ranch shop at work. Talked to the owner and he said I could keep it. After several days of love and attention, I was ready to hang a new handle. I sharpened this ax to true shaving standards. I then felled a 6 inch mesquite tree in 6 Blows and from 1 side. I knew this was a real keeper.

I feel fortunate to have found such a quality ax. It just seems harder and harder to find true quality in axes anymore. I would put this ax up against a GB of similar size any day.

I just received my GB Scandinavian forest ax today too! It's like an ax orgy around here! Lol
 
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