Oxygen: Found Hatchet Cover Raises Red Flags in the Disappearance of Bo Hale
Bo Hale went everywhere with his deceased father's hatchet. When Bo disappears and the hatchet cover is found, his loved ones know something must have gone horribly wrong.
Found Hatchet Cover Raises Red Flags in the Disappearance of Bo Hale
Not bragging at all because it's far from perfect but I'm happy with how it's progressing. I had a little time on my hands this week because I've been quarantining with my wife who tested positive for covid on Monday. I picked up this hatchet earlier this year thinking I would try to restore it...
I was thinking about turning this edge of my hatchet into a draw knife to make it into an even more useful tool and make use of the extra weight of having a full metal handle.... I wouldn't want to grind much as I'd be losing some integrity but would bringing this one side to a chisel edge...
The Prandi Piemonte hatchet I got was only 13.20 euros about $15. but they ship from Italy via DHL 20.80 euros about $25 and it came in four days. You might inquire if they have cheaper shipping.
In the '40s & 50s Plumb was the most common Boy Scout hatchet and they are generally very good, well balanced and taking a good edge. The BSA seal was stamped on the head and something like "Official Boy Scout" stamped on the red painted handle.
I would guess heavier than 1.25 pounds and lighter than 2.25 pounds by comparing it to my hatchet and boys axe. The handle is just under 18” as it sits now. View attachment 602435 if it weighs 1.75lbs I have two of those heads. I bought one from Ebay and found another in my dad's basement on a slim, svelte 14" Cayuga handle.