Meet our newest addition to our popular Heritage Line of handles - The 28NEC (28" New England Curved)
Do you have a Maine Wedge that has been begging for an authentic handle?
Good ol' New England has been the heart of the lumberman industry and their handles have always had an iconic shape and feel.
We sourced a NOS Tatem brand handle and replicated it to be able to offer a remanufactured version of this recognizable New England shape.
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.
The reverse neck, straight swell, and thin overall feel make this handle very comfortable while swinging.
We are offering this in two species of wood for this first run. White Oak and Hickory.
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.
Dimensions:
The handle, as it comes, measures 28", and the palm swell is finished.
Top of the Eye (eye is tapered): 2 7/16" X 3/4"
Shoulder: 2 1/2" X 7/8"
What is the difference between Grade A handles and Grade B handles?
Customer Reviews
I put a grade A hickory version of this handle on a vintage 2-3/4# True Temper Connecticut pattern. i mounted it as far down as I could and ended up with about a 27” handle. I then finished it with linseed oil. I love the feel of this handle and this axe overall and it looks great. For me, the slight curve is just right. For anything other than the heaviest splitters, this is probably my default axe handle going forward.
I recently purchased two handles. They were delivered promptly and are of the highest quality. I will order again as soon as I can break some more handles!Thank you
Fits the new head perfectly. Length is good, too. Quality stuff.
Nice straight handle
Very impressed with this one. Grain orientation was perfect. Kerf was cut clean and perfect with no tear-out, fraying or splinters. Sanded smooth and narrow, it is basically a finished product. A little pricier than handles from other places but if you consider it’s going to need no work once it arrives it’s a great deal. I’m very happy with my purchase, great work Whiskey River team.