Robin Wood axe

[TarHeelBrit]

seems a shame to throw away the fat from the stock. wouldn't it be more prudent to use it instead of the butter? or is lamb fat no good for frying and such like?

I don't know if it's any good or not. My dad never kept lamb fat for anything, he would keep beef and pork but never lamb. He liked beef dripping sandwiches, not really my thing.

**EDIT**

Poop sold out. I knew I should have jumped on it and not dithered.

[rossbird]

You can buy one here, good company to deal with.

http://www.woodlandcraftsupplies.co....roducts_id=363

[TarHeelBrit]

You can buy one here, good company to deal with.

http://www.woodlandcraftsupplies.co....roducts_id=363

Thanks for the link I had a look and they only take cheques or bank transfer. Which I have neither until Nationwide get off their butt and sort out my UK bank account. But thanks for the link anyway, much appreciated.

[TarHeelBrit]

Woohoo!! the shop is now open and they have stock. I jumped on one and can't wait to get it.

[roger352]

I have not stopped using mine, I love it. I don't think I've used an axe so much.

[TarHeelBrit]

Mine arrived today and a quick look it's a beaut. Good weight, feel and razor sharp out of the box. I was going to use it in the garden but more mundane things like grass cutting got in the way. I wonder how, for a newbie to leather work, how hard it would be to make a mask for it?

[roger352]

No mask is the only let down

[TarHeelBrit]

No mask is the only let down

True but it still doesn't detract from a great axe and a good price. I might have to see if Youtube has "The idiots guide to axe mask making".

[TarHeelBrit]

No mask is the only let down

Roger I was looking round Etsy when I found this. Robin Wood axe mask
I don't know whether you found or made a mask but I thought I pass this on.

[bikebum1975]

I have one I got recently in a trade. It's not a half bad axe for the money. The handle is a bit rough and unfinished for my taste. Do give it a proper sanding and soak the eye with some blo that was one thing they seemed to forget I think. The handle started to loose on me. It's not a Wetterlings but for a casual carver I can give it a go. It did come wicked when I got it sharpness wise though I'm a touch fussy these days gave a bit more work.