Bidspirit auction | Antique Hand Forged Side Broadaxe

Antique Hand Forged Side Broadaxe w/Hdl - This antique broadaxe features a hand-forged steel head designed with a single-bevel side-axe pattern, historically used for hewing logs into square beams. The head shows a dark, natural patina with surface oxidation consistent with age, while the cutting edge shows signs of recent grinding. The head is fitted to a shaped wooden handle that exhibits weathering and visible wood loss near the eye. The handle has a single hole drilled through the base. Broad axe; 12.