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February 1, 2018

Posted in 1950s, Africa

 

Hults Bruk – African Felling Pattern – 1930s

I am wondering about the angle of the handle.
On the axehead I can make out Electra Bond Steel.
It will be interesting to know when this axe came to South Africa.
My wife’s forebears were all foresters, going back 3 centuries or so, and it is from her mother that I received the rusty old piece of metal, which turned out to be a masterpiece after my restoration effort. Once again thank you.

 

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