Hand Forged Hatchet
  
Hand forged hatchet with handle fashioned from a branch.  All original.  A small part of the end of the handle is missing, but the remaining portion continued in use.  Circa 18th or early 19th century.  Probably used for chopping kindling wood in camp.  A rare survivor.  12" L . Blade is 4"L and 3" W at widest point.  (BN-3)

$250
 
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Hand Forged Hatchet
 
Hand Forged Hatchet

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