SOLD. H1586 RARE! Vintage KEESTEEL Australia 1/2 AXE 3lb HEAD

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Vintage tools -  axe H1586

Up for sale is a vintage Australian KEESTEEL half axe in a rare 3lb weight.

Keesteel were unusual because they made high quality axes including competition racing axes that were sand cast, not forged. Keesteel learned the dark art of high quality metal casting from the US military who were stationed in Ballarat during WW2. Imagine that, sand cast axe heads that were easily as good as drop forged. An iconic & rather special Australian maker.

Weight -1.334kg

Size: 170mm long.

CONDITION

This axe head is in authentic vintage condition, wear and tear consistent with age and use, crisp edges & some scattered pitting. A rare size & near full bit Keesteel axe head.

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