bikecopXXX Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 why do many axes and hawks have that notch between the eye and the bottom or beard of the blade? is it a style thing or is there a reason for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I think you'll have to show us some examples! I don't see any that mystify me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovellsforge Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 If its what I think its for pulling nails out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikecopXXX Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 '> Recent example from mr boggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I have been able to find no practical reason for it; it doesn't do anything to ease the making or use of the tool. Seems that it's tradition alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Mainly to give the blade a better shape , but later on i think the trapper found a use hooking there traps out using the notch . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahoo2 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Its called a finger notch, so you can hold the axe or hatchet with your hand behind the beard for fine trimming and shaping work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeshow Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'd prefer a bottle opener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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