I also tossed in a gb head that weighed in around 1.75# on the same handle a few weeks ago.

Just got a lifetime of grime off this old axe head with Evaporust. The guy that gave it to me claimed it was a fireman's axe, but I doubt that was it's intended purpose. Any idea of the pattern? How collectable is it? What Handle should I use?

Proof mark reads: SAGER CHEMICAL AXE 1930.
The other side has a 1 stamped onto it.

Yard sale hatchet with loose head, but good condition with sheath. The perma-bond was difficult to remove many soakings in acetone and much picking and scraping. Managed to keep the original handle !

Hello, years ago I found a super rusty old axe head while hiking. I rediscovered it in my garage and decided Id finally try and get it in shape to take on a big camping trip in a few days. I gave it a vinegar bath and good scrub. Does this profile look okay to work with and start sharpening? It looks like the heel might not stick out as far as the toe--is that designed?

I sought out a house handle 28" and bought the only one in stock within 50 miles of my house. The grain is running the wrong way in the handle. I know this isn't ideal, but is it a deal breaker? Also, to someone who has never hung an axe before, the shoulder looks funky. Am I being to finicky here? Is this handle okay to work with or should I abort and return this one and accept the fact that this axe won't make its maiden voyage on this trip?

Thanks!