Announcing a new axe line
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Announcing a new axe line
Howdy all, been awhile since I've been on the boards. Far too many irons in the fire, quite literally. Which brings me to my point. One of the reasons I haven't been around is that I've been working on a new axe line. One that I can do with relatively quick turnaround. At the moment I'm only going to be offering 3 styles.
I only have one of the styles down to where I can post pictures, it's basically a Type III Wheeler, a historical example can be seen here.
http://www.gav.org.uk/Research/Viking%20Age%20Axes.pdf
And here is the first of the three that will be offered.
The specs on these will vary a little, but the blade is about 5" and the spine is about 7". The weight will be right around 2#, give or take a little.
I'll be selling them with or without handles, the price for a hafted axe will be $200, without will be $175.
So, what do you guys think?
I only have one of the styles down to where I can post pictures, it's basically a Type III Wheeler, a historical example can be seen here.
http://www.gav.org.uk/Research/Viking%20Age%20Axes.pdf
And here is the first of the three that will be offered.
The specs on these will vary a little, but the blade is about 5" and the spine is about 7". The weight will be right around 2#, give or take a little.
I'll be selling them with or without handles, the price for a hafted axe will be $200, without will be $175.
So, what do you guys think?
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Re: Announcing a new axe line
Nice Avery and Welcome Back. Love to see the other styles when you have them.
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Beautiful Avery! What haft size (legnth) would you recomend for that axe? do you consider that as a large 1 hander to be used say with shield or a second weapon or a two hander?
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Re: Announcing a new axe line
Thanks fellas. @Ringulf - I'm doing a 24"-26" haft on them so they can be used for throwing as well as a single hander. I've sent a prototype of this model out for review, I'll post a link when it's up.
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Cool, thanks!
Just out of curiosity what are the other styles you plan on offering?
Just out of curiosity what are the other styles you plan on offering?
I am Ringulf the Dwarven Woodsman, I craft leather, wood, metal, and clay,
I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!
I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
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Re: Announcing a new axe line
I'm finalizing the design for a large Dane and almost done with the prototype for a Francisca. Also, once I get the process down to as efficient as possible, I may be able to drop the prices a little more. The cool thing about these is that the eye will (more or less) fit a standard axe handle, so the customer can mount whatever length they like with little work to the haft.Ringulf wrote:Cool, thanks!
Just out of curiosity what are the other styles you plan on offering?
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Oooh! I will be waiting on those Francescas, I have been looking for a set of those of good quality for a while and fitting a standard handle would make them excellent for my throwing needs.
I am Ringulf the Dwarven Woodsman, I craft leather, wood, metal, and clay,
I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!
I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!
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Re: Announcing a new axe line
Looks great....and a fair price.
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Re: Announcing a new axe line
Howdy fellas, got a bit of bad news. I have to postpone the new line indefinitely; had some problems with the steel supplier which I was willing to work with. But the family recently suffered a loss that will need attention. If/when I'm back under way you folks will be the first to know!
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Sorry for your loss, Avery.
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My condolences Avery,
Please take care my friend and know you have our best thoughts and well wishes as well as prayers should you need them. When you get back to things I am sure you will find us as enthusiastic about your work as ever!
~Scott
Please take care my friend and know you have our best thoughts and well wishes as well as prayers should you need them. When you get back to things I am sure you will find us as enthusiastic about your work as ever!
~Scott
I am Ringulf the Dwarven Woodsman, I craft leather, wood, metal, and clay,
I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!
I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!