The shape is Norwegian. Meant for timber framing and hung on a short handle. Probably made sometime between 1920 and 1950. A clear picture of any markings would be helpful.
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JamesNovember 20, 2017 at 6:29 pm
They (HB) don’t make them like this anymore. I can’t find an exact match in the old catalogs, but it’s definitely more than 100 years old.
BoDecember 4, 2017 at 10:04 am
Ya she’s a beast, has a very large eye for the handle. Making a custom handle now a will post when finished.
BenDecember 25, 2017 at 4:34 pm
The shape is Norwegian. Meant for timber framing and hung on a short handle. Probably made sometime between 1920 and 1950. A clear picture of any markings would be helpful.