I brought home this no name rafting pattern last week, I've been wanting to try one as a spliting axe. 6 ridges in the eye lead me to believe this is a True Temper, and I also discovered a "4" stamped on the poll . Actual weight is 3lb 14oz.
Is it a safe assumption that the poll has been hardened? It would seem strange to put the weight stamp on a soft poll... Either way, the poll looks clean and unabused, same can be said for the bit.
I lucked out and found a nice 36" straight handle at a local used tool store (AKA my favorite place in the world, lol). Can't beat $5! Added bonus was that handle had no kerf cut in it, which made fitting the ridged eye much easier.
Mainly used my Stanley no. 65 shave, a 4-in-hand, and a razor knife. I am very happy with the hang!
A bit of Wedge Curl Porn (
@Yankee Josh this picture is for you!)
Tongue all trimmed up
And ready to go to work! My goal is to use this as my main splitter for this season . I'll process about 4 cords this year. Thanks for looking!