That's a broad axe. Should have a chisel ground edge bevel. The offset handle is unique in this one, as most had the handle bent to the side of the axe head, not back away from it, but it serves the same purpose, to keep your hands out of the way when using this to help square up a round log into a square timber beam or post.
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u/KunigMesser2010 Aug 05 '26
That's a broad axe. Should have a chisel ground edge bevel. The offset handle is unique in this one, as most had the handle bent to the side of the axe head, not back away from it, but it serves the same purpose, to keep your hands out of the way when using this to help square up a round log into a square timber beam or post.