Blackcat Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 While surfing for axe inspiration I found two Japanese pieces with, what is to me, really unusual two piece handles: there is a main handle, and then a large wooden wedge proximal to the blade. I really like the look. Is there a specific name for this design? I there really an great loss in strength if this would be used for a hatchet? Does anyone have any other pictures of this in practice -- or can anyone give and words of wisdom on construction? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Try this site: http://greenwood-carving.blogspot.com/2010/10/beautiful-axes-japanese-carpentry-tools.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I cringed at watching the fellow cutting that log barefoot on the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyJjZDLVeBA I found some other inspiration for adze, axes and other wood shaver here,kind of interesting. I have no idea about attaching an axe head that way looks like it could fly off the handle without constant attention. Yeah, I keep waiting for him to chop a toe off but I guess it wouldn't matter much if you just had on a regular pair of leather shoes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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