Found a ax on 1800's property but not sure how old?

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I found a similar one a few years back. Everyone that I had heard from seemed to agree that it was mid to late 1800s.

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Hope that helps alittle

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I found a similar one a few years back. Everyone that I had heard from seemed to agree that it was mid to late 1800s.

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Wow that's good to hear. Any tips to clean that rust off?


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I never cleaned it, most people said electrolysis

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Dating Axe heads is tough because the forging methods have been the same for at least 800 years//
the body of the axe is soft iron , folded over to form the eye and than hammer welded to a steel bit for a cutting edge.
The typical demise of an old axe is when its used as a hammer--the soft iron cant take it and buckles out of shape//
or splits as in your case// Perry
 

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