Whiskey River Premium Heritage 30C - 30" Handle

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  • Regular price $48.00
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LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE IN WHITE OAK

 

What is the difference between Grade A handles and Grade B handles? 

 

This handle is one of the coolest handles we have had a chance to put out to date.

 

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 this handle.

 

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 axe, as it comes, measures 31" but the palm swell is meant to be cut down after the axe is hung to remove any marring or damage from whatever heavy tool you use to hang the axe with.

 

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.


Hickory will be a constant with this handle moving forward but White Oak is going to be very limited if not exclusively on this first run of handles only.

So if you think you'd want this handle in White Oak be sure to get in on this first run. As I said above - we'd love to keep offering them in White Oak but depending on supply I can't guarantee that we will or will not keep carrying the White Oak version.

 

Top of the Eye (eye is tapered): 2 1/2" X 15/16"

Shoulder:  2 7/8" X 1"


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T. Barron
Art

The handle is a work ready art piece. It feels great in my hands and the curves are sublime. I am a novice but one of the first lessons I learned is the difference between low rent, low price handles and those from WR. A side by side comparison objectively high lights the differences in fit and finish. However, how the WR handle feels in my hands spot lights the differences. I remain a fan and customer.

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John Weh

The first one broke after a Rick of splitting. Interested to see how the second one will do

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Miles Boulton
Well done!

The grain was great; almost perfectly in line with the length of the handle. The base of the handle has a large swell, making it easier to get a good grip. I also like the curvature in the handle; I suspect this makes it easier to deliver a healthy strike to the wood. The price was very reasonable, especially considering the quality. Sidenote; I purchased the B grade and the quality was still excellent. Thank you!

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David M.

Whiskey River Premium Heritage 30C - 30" Handle

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Tim Starr
30c handle

The handle feels great and looks good .