Sharpening Angle - Hewing.

[brettdean]

Ok, I just picked up a 2.5lb hewing axe head and I was wondering if I should, or is it standard, to put a secondary bevel on the blade.

 

[olybears57]

Traditionally,
I believe there is only one bevel on a hewing axe.

 

[triggahappy]

don't add a second bevel!!! thats not how they were, and thats not how they work

 

[brettdean]

Ok, thanks guys.

 

[Alocksly]

Here's how mine looks. I use this axe as well. It's beveled for right handed hewing.

 

[brettdean]

Here's how mine looks. I use this axe as well. It's beveled for right handed hewing.

Beautiful axe, Alocksly

 

[Square_peg]

One bevel. You can add a micro-bevel if your primary bevel is thin enough.

 

[brettdean]

Ok, i'm finished with this one.

True Temper Flint Edge

 

[Alocksly]

Now that's a beautiful axe.

 

[Square_peg]

Looks great. And those are SUPER handy.