17th century, here I come #3: New Hatchet

psych, OK, it’s an OLD D.R.BARTON cooper’s side axe/hatchet. I have been looking for a bigger better heavier side hatchet for hewing furniture parts. this may be too big but I’ma gonna give it a try.
bought from jimbodetools.com
as delivered:

and after @ 1/2 hour grinding,

and after another half hour, razor sharp and ready for me to try out.

-- Kai SaerPren