Hand Axe AEB-L - deferred to a future run

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David Mary

David Mary

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I'm going to open a small window of opportunity to get signed up for one of these. If you want one, shoot me a DM and we can discuss the details. DO NOT post your email in the thread. I'm requiring a 30% up front deposit on these. That helps with some of the overhead, such as the steel and waterjet service from New Jersey Steel Baron, heat treatment from Peters Heat Treating, consumables from Red Label Abrasives, shipping, and importation fees, etc. Remaining balance will be due upon completion, which should be expected to be at least six months out. All payments will by via PayPal invoice. Deposits are non refundable if you cause your order to be cancelled, so make sure it's what you want. If I cause your order to be cancelled, I will refund your deposit.

The image below reflects base price. Natural wood is dirt cheap, and you will be able to select from a variety of species that I can get from my main supplier, Bell Forest Products. Micarta, the next cheapest of my commonly used handle materials, adds at minimum a $100 upcharge, but I am willing to use anything you are willing to pay the costs for if I can get it to my shop in a size suitable for the build.

This is not one I can afford to take a leap of faith on, so I am only making as many of these as I get orders for. I plan to let NJSB know by Thursday January 2nd how many units of each model to cut for me.


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I have one of these David made a few months ago, maybe a year at this point. it’s an absolute beast! It’s been through at least a half dozen house fires (am a firefighter, not an arsonist), numerous brush fires and breached a solid amount of interior and exterior doors. Edge is still workable, no deformations or rolls. Wood is holding up great and both the grips and steel have minimal staining, really solid for AEB-L.

Also great for piercing and tearing down a sheet metal ghetto fence, blocking a burning welding tank.

Just wanted to give a field review and let people know this is a great axe for real work, not just a hanger!
 
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