What is the difference between Grade A handles and Grade B handles?
This is the bigger brother of our popular 30C!
I bought an old, old, old steel pattern from a fellow axe junkie on eBay because I fell in love with the shape and that pattern was used to turn the 30C and for inspiration for the 28C and now the 32C.
There is something so awesome about getting a forgotten piece of history back into working hands. This pattern was made when people depended on their tools for survival so when it came to designing them they were not kidding around.
This curvy hickory single bit pattern is designed for axes that have a bit of a taller eye (Connies, Jerseys, etc...) but I'm sure it would feel comfortable on any axe you can fit it into.
The edges of the swell also curve slightly upward to give you more grip when swinging.
This is one of those handles that looks fine and dandy in pictures but you don't truly understand how awesome it is until you get to work with it.
Top of the Eye (eye is tapered): 2 1/2" X 15/16"
Shoulder: 2 7/8" X 1"
Customer Reviews
Great handle, perfect ergos and only slightly more than price of big box store. Hung a 3 1/2 lb Connie at 31” good looking handle
Great craftsmanship and beautiful color.
I like that it was made from thicker stock (1-3/4") rather than just board stock like most manufacturers. It makes the fawn's foot much more comfortable and effective. There was a time when handles like this were common in hardware stores. Now you pay a premium for good handles like these. It is worth it.
(25 Dec 2025) This is a follow-up to my review posted on 21 Nov. I wanted to add photos of the finished ax. The ridges inside the eye of the bit made this just a little more challenging to fit, but it really turned out well. I love this handle - excellent quality and a perfect handle for this Kelly Perfect bit! Merry Christmas!
The handle I received is of excellent quality. The grain is beautiful, with a perfect orientation, and the handle is true. I got it to replace the original handle for a True Temper Kelly Perfect single bit head. Although I think the original handle is white oak, this hickory handle will be a great match for this bit.