This True Temper Kelly Works Jersey pattern vintage axe head is beautifully
restored and ready for years of work. The Whiskey River "30C" premium heritage
hickory handle is the perfect match, with tight, well-oriented grain. I
finished the handle with boiled linseed oil and a beech wood wedge. Overall
length is just over 30 inches and the finished weight is 4 lbs. 6 oz. The axe
performed great in both chopping and splitting during testing, but final
sharpening and honing will be the new owner's task. The blend of heartwood and
sapwood in the handle gives this axe a unique look and will not compromise
strength or performance, based on extensive USFS testing (see USFS Technical
Note No. 171 https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fpltn/fpltn-171-1936.pdf).