Need Help With Axe Head

[metaldetectingtaylor]

I found this axe at a homestead that was built in 1720. It seems to be older than my previously found axe heads because of the space to tie the string. Any help would be appreciated.

 

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[taz42o]

What string?

 

[kuger]

What string?

yea?
Looks like a shingler to me

 

[metaldetectingtaylor]

Oops it does look like a shingler's axe. Are these recent? This link refers to the 1940's...axe « Katarina Thorsen Art Blog

 

[taz42o]

Try looking for vintage carpenters hatchet/ hammer . Shingle hatchets are usaully thin hieght .
I think the ones with rounded blade top like yours are older, like this one....

Antique Shapleigh Hardware Co. Hand Made Forged Hatchet Axe Hammer | eBay

and the ones with flat top are newer like this one....

VINTAGE GERMAN TOWN AXE AX HATCHET / HAMMER NICE!!!!! | eBay

Do some electrolysis and you may find markings.