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Added May 31, 2017 to Pre 1988, Rhineland

 

Hults Bruk 1.5 lb Rhineland Pattern – Pre 1988

This is an axe head I just received from Sweden. I just hung it on an American hickory handle and sharpened it carefully paying attention to keeping the temper intact. I had blue paint on it with an un-readable sticker on the paint. Any info on this model is appreciated.

4 Comments

  • JamesMay 31, 2017 at 1:33 pm

     

    I want to call this one Montreal pattern, but the shape is a bit more like a South American pattern. The cold stamped HB logo puts the production sometime between 1950s and 1988. Nice handle!

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  • Don EnderleinJune 9, 2017 at 11:33 pm

     

    The person I bought this from says it is Rhineland pattern – does this make sense? This head is so well balanced on this handle and holds an edge so well, it has replaced my GB Small Forest axe as my primary carry for camping.

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  • JamesJune 20, 2017 at 1:31 pm

     

    Yes this could be a Rhineland pattern. The other Rhineland on the site: http://hultsbruk1697.se/vintage-axes-hatchets/hults-bruk-rhineland-pattern-axe/

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  • BenJuly 5, 2017 at 10:23 pm

     

    Great little hatchet. The perspective is off but generally true Rhineland patterns have a symmetrically flared toe and heel. A Montreal pattern has an extended heel but a flat top. With every shape in between being made as well.

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