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    It looks like the weld was what broke the bottom axe head...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BuffaloJohn View Post
    It looks like the weld was what broke the bottom axe head...
    Agreed, the weld would inevitably alter the temper. Still, I would rather have an antique axe rather than a modern one, even though you would think the latter would have superior heat treatment. Also old hatchets are cheap as chips!

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