View Full Version : A nice little Swift Hatchet today...
From the carboot sale, it just says Swift Sheffield (it hasn't travelled far as i'm in Sheffield:o )
It's very comfy to hold and small compared with any of my other two hatchets...
shown here with two fishing reels that i bought...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/axes4.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/sharps/axes1.jpg
Size comparison shows it's a fair bit shorter than my US plumbs hatchet..
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/sharps/axes2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/sharps/axes3.jpg
I think i'm starting to get the collecting bug for hatchets now:naughty:
John:)
Nice size that. I have one made by a 're enactment group' Use it more then the bigger axes.
Alan
warthog1981
11-04-2010, 20:49
Very nice little find it should clean up well :)
cheers Russ
launditch1
11-04-2010, 21:28
Cor!, nice Plumb hatchet...fancy a trade??
_scorpio_
11-04-2010, 21:51
how much? i would assume its a good steel, old tools tend to be, so a sharpen and a polish and it will look great and be a very good tool. the handle looks a bit thin to me and you best check its not rotten or has woodworm because axe heads flying around uncontrollably rarely ends well :D
Cor!, nice Plumb hatchet...fancy a trade??
Sorry but i love the plumbs (love the little swift too:cool:)
how much? i would assume its a good steel, old tools tend to be, so a sharpen and a polish and it will look great and be a very good tool. the handle looks a bit thin to me and you best check its not rotten or has woodworm because axe heads flying around uncontrollably rarely ends well :D
Scorpio- I paid the princely sum of £1.25 for the swift, the shaft looks very thin due to the angle i've taken the pic at (i'm rubbish with a camera:o )
John:)
nevermnd the nice hatchet....whats the deal with the right side reel?
whats the maker/model,are you planning to keep it:lmao:
nevermnd the nice hatchet....whats the deal with the right side reel?
whats the maker/model,are you planning to keep it:lmao:
It's sure had a hard life!!!, in operation it's perfect, it's a mitchell match (440a) with finger dab control for the bail arm..
I already have two of these and they're fantastic reels but a little heavy for trotting a float downriver all day:o
I may dismantle it, wire wool it and repaint it...
Regards, John:)
robin wood
12-04-2010, 08:00
I love little axes like this, every bit as good as a GB wildlife hatchet and for £1.25. Nice looking centre pin too.
You gotta love them there boot markets.
Hedgehog
13-04-2010, 11:46
Lovely, Swift are a fine old maker.
Provided the head is still firmly attached & there is no rot or worm this will last you for years & years.
Many modern handles are too thick, thin handles can be a good thing - just enough flex to take out the impact a little, more apparent benefits on bigger axes used for long periods but still relevant.