Jersey marked SHC w/eye ridges

[the-accumulator]

As found earlier today:






Black paint and poor lighting hide the eye ridges, but they're there, 6 of them. Head weighs about 4 1/4 lb, 5lb 5oz total weight. I'm assuming SHC was the owner's mark. Very unusual end swell
To me, it looks like it's been cleaned, painted, and sharpened. The haft fits tightly, probably hung by someone with experience. But has anyone ever seen a haft with a swell like that? The grain is nicely oriented, with just a little run out. Thanks for watching, and I'd love to hear what you think. T-A

 

[rjdankert]

But has anyone ever seen a haft with a swell like that?

Not personally, but it reminds me of Walter's

Bob

 

[the-accumulator]

but it reminds me of Walter's

I certainly see the similarities. Thanks for the input. T-A

 

[garry3]

Yes, it's just how they trimmed the haft after it came off the lathe. The ones I have had seem to be older hafts.

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

I certainly see the similarities. Thanks for the input. T-A

I believe your handle was called Knob End Handle while Walters used Scroll End hafts

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...axes-with-long-handles.1648686/#post-18857453

 

[the-accumulator]

From what little reading have done, it seems likely that this might be a paper-label TT Woodslasher?? I also saw an example of a Collins Jersey with eye ridges, but it was clearly marked "COLLINS". I appreciate all the input I have received so far. T-A

 

[the-accumulator]

I believe your handle was called Knob End Handle while Walters used Scroll End hafts

Rather amazing how many different variations there are (or were) on the definition of an axe handle! Thanks! T-A