[fidelis]

I have an axe that dates back to the Civil War.

The head had to be replaced and the handle has been replaced 2 or 3 times, but it still works great!

[goodnesswins]

Oh, my...your post made me think we MAY have a gun (in disrepair) from the Revolutionary War..since one of my husband’s relatives fought under a Washington General..going to have to find it and get it checked out.

[Daffynition]

Gathering wood to stay warm was a large part of what you did to provide for your family, back in the day.

I respect the blacksmiths and their artful skill.

Altho out of print, Eric Sloane authored several books about wood, and antique tools

[ridesthemiles]

Make sure to soak the head/handle in linseed oil periodically. Stand it with had down on a cookie sheet that has sides, and pour in the oil. Leave that way for at least a week. I have had to do that with a large Mattock I have. also my AXE I use to split wood.

[alexander_busek]

The head had to be replaced and the handle has been replaced 2 or 3 times, but it still works great!

The "Axe of Theseus?"

Regards,