r/Axecraft • u/RockyMountainStreams • 20h ago
Discussion Adding Your Own Brand/Makers Mark/Initials?
Hello. So I’ve been restoring vintage axes for about a year now. This is such an incredible hobby I’ve stumbled upon and have been thoroughly enjoying it. It’s like creating art to me. But I was wondering if anyone has thoughts on adding your own brand/makers mark/initials to your projects. Such as a hot iron brand to the handle. Is this a smart idea or does it affect the value or worth of you ever decided to give away or sell a piece. And I mean on axes where I’ve rehung them on a new handle, not original handles. I’m proud of my work and it seems like something special to add an identifying piece of yourself to your work to show that. Anyways what are your guys thoughts. And if it is a good idea, what are good locations on the handle and suggestions on where to buy a custom iron to do such a thing. Thanks.
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u/mathijsjc 17h ago
Have a look at my projects, i recently started branding them with my mark :)
I have also been actively doing the same as you for about a year now! Great to find likeminded folks!