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Vintage Kelly Axe Tool Works carpenter’s half hatchet, Charleston W. VA. U.S.A., professionally rehung on a 15” Liam Hoffman hickory handle.This is not just an old head stuck on a new handle. The hang is the story here. The vintage Kelly head has been professionally seated, fitted, wedged, and finished on a premium Liam Hoffman hickory handle. LH handles are widely regarded as some of the best axe handles available, with excellent grain, balance, shaping, and feel in hand. The result is a tight, clean, purposeful rehang that gives this vintage head new life as a serious working tool.The handle has been pretreated with boiled linseed oil and has a warm, clean finish. The head has an excellent profile and is nearly razor sharp. The balance feels excellent for a compact carpenter’s axe / half hatchet, with enough weight for real use while still being short enough to carry easily.This would make a killer truck axe, camp axe, survival axe, shop tool, overland tool, or tactical-inspired compact axe setup. It also displays extremely well with the contrast between the aged Kelly steel and the fresh hickory handle.The head shows honest vintage patina, spotting, surface pitting, and age-related wear throughout. Original Kelly Axe Tool Works Charleston W. VA. U.S.A. stamp remains visible. Features a hatchet blade, hammer poll, and nail-puller notch.Please review all photos closely. Sold exactly as shown.ConditionVintage used condition. Original Kelly Axe Tool Works head with patina, spotting, surface pitting, scratches, and age-related wear. Head has been professionally rehung on a 15” Liam Hoffman hickory handle. Handle has been pretreated with boiled linseed oil. Head is nearly razor sharp with an excellent working profile. Tight, clean hang. Sold as shown.Item specificsBrand: Kelly Axe Tool Works
Type: Carpenter’s Hatchet / Half Hatchet
Head Marking: Kelly Axe Tool Works Charleston W. VA. U.S.A.
Handle Brand: Liam Hoffman
Handle Length: 15 in
Handle Material: Hickory
Finish: Boiled Linseed Oil Pretreated Handle
Edge: Nearly Razor Sharp
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original Head, Rehung Handle
Modified Item: Yes
Modification Description: Professionally rehung on 15” Liam Hoffman hickory handle
Use: Truck Axe, Camp Axe, Survival Axe, Carpenter’s Tool, Display, Collection
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Condition: Used / Vintage Rehung
