Howdy Folks,
Yesterday two single-bevel broad axe heads followed me home from an auction. Both need some attention, de-rusting, sharpening, etc, and both need handles. As they're single bevel they will need angled, or off-set, handles. So my options are to find a stump of the desired species and cut out the curved section that naturally curves to the ground. Or I use a chunk of straight grained wood of the desired species and steam bend it to give the curve of the off-set handle.
Can anyone lend first-hand experience in the durability of a steam-bent handle? Or perhaps an opinion on my options?
Thanks!