Kent pattern conversion

[birdbrain57]

Ive had this axe lying about for ages and never used it.I was really bored today so had a go at turning it into a trade axe pattern.It took ages to cut with the angle grinder because i had to go very slow so it didnt heat up to much and ruin the temper.Now i just need to go and find a nice piece of ash for the handle. sorry for the rubish pictures

[Robbi]

i like that alot

[swotty]

i like that alot

+1........

[brancho]

How much does it weigh as I am after a light axe head for my scouts and if thats right I may try it out myself

Looking good BTW

[Andy T]

I have got a kent pattern axe and i've been thinking about doing the same thing for ages. This has convinced me to have a go. Thanks.

[Dannytsg]

Nice work there. Can't wait to see the full finished result

[birdbrain57]

I didnt weigh the head before i started but it is now down to 14 ounces.

[Dreadhead]

love the new look nice one

[Bundleman]

I admire the shape you've achieved but seems like a lot of work!

[Colin.W]

that looks sleek!

[Adze]

Every time I see a modded kent my heart sinks a little. To my knowledge, nobody makes kent pattern axes or hatchets any more.

However, there's plenty of cheap as chips hatchets and axes available from Argos/B&Q/Homebase/Screwfix which are perfect for modifying - there's even a thread about the Argox axe on these very forums.

I preferred it when it was a Kent pattern.

[Dave]

I'd have to agree with Adzes contrarian pov. I had a kentish pattern severquick hatchet which was great for carving. Ten out of ten for your workmanship though.

[Tengu]

Adze is right; no one seems to make kents anymore.

However they are so common. (I got one the other day) that a few altered will not go amiss, surely?

[Mesquite]

However they are so common. (I got one the other day) that a few altered will not go amiss, surely?

They said that about the passenger pigeon

[fishfish]

...........Antiques roadshow 2112.........

"well Mr Tenderfoot,what you have here is a very rare kent pattern axehead worth around the £50,000 mark at auction .....in its original form,however.........." lol

[Biker]

They said that about the passenger pigeon

And very tasty that last one was too. Went back to the restaurant the following week and it was off the menu .

Like Dave said, faultless workmanship. Very well done.

[Laurentius]

I would be interested to learn why the Kent pattern arose in the first place. What was the advantage in that style? I guess it did not come from nowhere and without some good reason.

[grey- array]

Looks really nice, makes me think about the small forest axe style I got on my Gransfors.
I think you really added to the design by taking something off even though that sounds a bit contradictive ( am I saying this right?) ^^
Would love to add one to my arsenal, ps what is the weight on that puppy?

Yours sincerely Ruud

[birdbrain57]

All finished now apart from polish and sharpen. fitted it with a ash handle but i am especially pleased with the mask because my 16 year old daughter made it.She has never made anything before but has watched me a few times and fancied a go so i sent her in the loft with a paper template and this is what she came back with cant believe how well it turned out. Well chuffed.

[Perrari]

Superb work! I really like the finished axe.

[Dreadhead]

really nice finish there works very well as a set with the mask and all

[Biker]

Does your daughter take on commissions? Tell her that's a REALLY

[ToneWood]

Adze is right; no one seems to make kents anymore.

However they are so common. (I got one the other day) that a few altered will not go amiss, surely?

Apparently they still make Kent pattern axes...in America (what has happened to Britain ). Available from Matt at Woodland Craft Supplies: http://www.woodlandcraftsupplies.co....products_id=11

I would be interested to learn why the Kent pattern arose in the first place. What was the advantage in that style? I guess it did not come from nowhere and without some good reason.

I've wondered about that too. It is quite a simple, effective design and the slim blade works well for green-woodworking and woodcarving and is easy to sharpen. Perhaps the design was just relatively easy/quick to make with the materials and tools of the day and/or perhaps it just proved popular. I'm no blacksmith but they often seem to be made of a sheet of steel wrapped around and then forge welded, although I've notice the design/construction details vary from maker-to-maker and model-to-model. Also, perhaps it was a standard requirement for the War Department (I have seen military issue Kent pattern axes) and/or other government contracts.

I recently came across another pattern Suffolk/Sussex I think, which is subtly different the blade is a little more flared, giving a longer cutting edge. I think one of my axes might be of this pattern. If anything, it seems like it might be even more suited to carving & hewing, providing a longer cutting edge.

[topknot]

I like your idea.

Topknot

[luckylee]

bloody nora 16, and her if she wants a job.
great transformation mate.

[Fat ferret]

I liked it better before. Looked like a fine working Kent axe to me. What is it about these people feel the need to change?

I use mine for carving or scribing skirting boards all the time, really good as it is.

[birdbrain57]

Thanks for the comments guys. Dont get me wrong i also like the kent pattern. I cut this one down to make it lighter for my son to use safely.

[Pignut]

Looks good. Like the look of it

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