Kings Forge Belt Axe

[Ahnkochee]

ARGH. My latest impulse purchase a Kings Forge Belt Axe with Oak Handle:
http://kingsforgeandmuzzleloading.com/page5

At least it only cost me $9.99 on evilBay :4:

 

[Carpe Arcus]

You got one heck of a deal.Hows it chop?

 

[Ahnkochee]

You got one heck of a deal.Hows it chop?

I JUST won it today so not even in the mail until Monday. :15:
I'll post a review after I get it and give it field trials.

 

[Doc44]

Got an interesting look to it. Cant wait to hear your review.

 

[IA Woodsman]

Very nice. Looks like the Fort Meigs Belt Axe pattern.

 

[Ahnkochee]

Very nice. Looks like the Fort Meigs Belt Axe pattern.

Thanks! According to their website:

WE MAKE EACH PIECE BY HAND SO EACH ONE IS ONE OF A KIND. EACH PIECE HAS ITS OWN CHARACTER BEING HAND MADE. AS WITH ALL OUR TOMAHAWKS WE OFFER A LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTEE ON THE HEADS WITH NORMAL USE. WE WARRANTEE YOUR TOMAHAWK HEAD FROM CRACKING OR SPLITTING WITH NORMAL USE FOR LIFE.

Circa 1750

Belt Axe's were commonly used by Longhunters as well as hatchets. These smaller version axe carries well in your belt and is great for small camp chores. The hickory handle is only stained for this model. A period correct piece that will make a nice addition to your collection.

Will Kings told me, and I quote "Yes we make all of our axes including this belt axe, it is a Revolutionary War pattern and it has our torch mark stamped into the back lower of the head where it is hidden from plain sight."

I am very much looking forward to receiving this axe. :4:

 

[Batman0405]

That was a real score for 10 bucks nice looking ax enjoy

 

[TomJ]

Awesome find for $10!!! I haven't seen a belt axe like this before.

 

[Hollowdweller]

Very nice. Looks like the Fort Meigs Belt Axe pattern.

That was my thought too. Looks like the ones Ragnar used to sell.

 

[Redbusa06]

Take a bandsaw nice & slow to the poll and make a custom hawk from it

 

[Ahnkochee]

When I did a Google search of "Fort Meigs Belt Axe" I was surprised at availability of the axe design, and the affordability though not sure if these ones are American made like the Kings Forge examples.
http://www.redaviscompany.com/0286.html
http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/mercha...arch_Begin_Only=&sort=&range_low=&range_high=
http://www.smilingfoxforgellc.com/details.asp?id=77
http://www.smoke-fire.com/tomahawks-knife-blades-1.asp

 

[wolfy]

That is a VERY cool place, but I could spend a fortune there if one were available to me!

 

[Scott Allen]

Very nice. Looks like the Fort Meigs Belt Axe pattern.

It is.

Scott

 

[Ahnkochee]

Take a bandsaw nice & slow to the poll and make a custom hawk from it

If it was a cheap cast Chicom reproduction I would be tempted but since it's an forged American made historic replica it's gonna stay as is. Gives me an excuse to buy a hawk later.