It Followed Me Home Episode: 8

Episode: 8 in the series I cover finds from my favorite flea market as well as a PLUMB Jetwing Jersey axe from eBay.

[@darrenbowers3267]

I was just given a true temper flint edge boys axe from a friend of mine now I need a handle but I'm thinking I would like a 24 or 26 inch handle. He showed me a hatchet that he brought from his cabin a true temper hatchet national style pattern really cool. It has been at his fore ever since the 50's. The handle was destroyed. I told him I would restore it for giving me that axe and man it turned out beautiful they love it and although it's a show price now he is going to use it well there goes that razor edge lol. Show the flea market I like that. Darren

[@Nsvens89]

Very nice!!! Hey they can look nice and still do work for sure. TrueTemper made some excellent axes over yhe years for sure. I like the idea of a boys axe/heavy hatchet on a 24 in handle. One of my favorite hatchets to grab is a TrueTemper TommyAxe on a 22inch handle I made.

[@pwaterdu]

Quite the finds..digging the boys axe the most..maybe cus i need some to go on handles that are sitting around. Personally i would do wood handle on butcher cleaver to keep retro..just my 2 cents

[@Nsvens89]

I do have some wood that would look nice as a handle. I have some nice cherry and maple that would fit it..... I like the suggestion!! I'm not sure what length handle I'll eventually throw the TrueTemper on. Maybe make it a house axe size or shorter boys axe. Something in the 24 in size. Thanks man!!!

[@_BigLife_]

Really nice finds. Everything on your table would have been three times as much or more around me. Last two cleavers I have seen were $75 and $125. Try boiling the head to get the permabond out. Works great.

[@Nsvens89]

Thanks man! I will definitely have to try giving the head a boil. I've fought with it so many times before!

[@Joey-L]

I love the followed me home series ! That TT boys axe is in great shape, but that round lug PLUMB is awesome. Hope you consider doing a build series on it.

[@Nsvens89]

Thanks Joey!! I will definitely do a build series on it when the time comes. You know I'm a sucker for plumbs and I snagged this one for a good deal! Another battle with permabond is in my future haha

[@Joey-L]

Let me know if you have any tips. I picked up what I think is Weibelhaus Rhineland today, also with permabond. I’d like to save the handle if possible.

[@Nsvens89]

@@Joey-L I've heard from biglife (Ryan) and some others that boiling it may work! I'll have to give it a try and let you know! Maybe record the process.

[@TerribleTrace]

I have the exact same cleaver but with a 9 instead of an 8

[@Nsvens89]

Funny you mention that!! I was just talking about a trade with a buddy last night who might be interested in the cleaver. In looking closer I think the stamp is a 9! When measuring the cutting edge it's also 9 inches. Does yours have original handles? I'd be curious what material they used originally.