Sunday, April 15, 2012

Got a new axe today

Just quick posting because I am very exited about this new axe I got.
Today Tampere has had largest free market event and I found this!
It is a Billnäs small axe model 300.
Head weight is about 800g, helve 40cm. It really is in good condition. The only problem I can find is hang is little loose. Let's see if I can fix it nicely without replacing it.
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9 comments:

  1. Akiri15/4/12 18:53

    Man, congratulation on your bilnäss :) I love em, got one myself

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    1. OZme16/4/12 09:00

      I have been looking for this size Billnäs for quite some time. So very happy that I got it.

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  2. Gorges Smythe15/4/12 19:38

    Very unusual looking. I've never seen one before.

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    1. OZme16/4/12 09:06

      Yes, this is the traditional Finnish AXE shape. I think Finland has developed own breed of axes, but sadly these are endangered axes as no one are making them anymore.

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  3. Anonymous15/4/12 21:00

    Great find! Looks like that one has a lot of life left in it. One thing I will never understand is why Finnish axe handles are so short (or maybe American axe handles are long). :)

    weekendwoodsman

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    1. OZme16/4/12 09:10

      I think the last owner was taking care of it very well. It is used, but not abused.
      why Finnish axe handles are so short> I never thought of that, but I noticed that Finnish axe helve are generally very thin.

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  4. Manta21/4/12 15:41

    Look so good!
    You are a lucky person.

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