English Light Infantry Axe question

[Flintlock Whiskey]

I would like to get one for my chopper collection but want to get an authentic one. I see that Townsends sells them. Can anyone give me some idea as to how close they resemble the real deal and/or have you owned one?

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Any replies would be appreciated.

 

[Brokennock]

I would like to get one for my chopper collection but want to get an authentic one. I see that Townsends sells them. Can anyone give me some idea as to how close they resemble the real deal and/or have you owned one?

Pm being sent....

 

[tenngun]

Pm being sent....

Wow I wish you were up front with it.
I’m not an axe man but looking at axes in Russell’s book makes my eyes cross. It looks like if one can imagine the shape someone was making it in France, Fanders, Belgium or England.
I have one from Townsend’s that’s thirty plus years old and still a goodie
Howsomever how accurate bit is to something Brits carried, I couldn’t say.

 

[Brokennock]

Wow I wish you were up front with it.
I’m not an axe man but looking at axes in Russell’s book makes my eyes cross. It looks like if one can imagine the shape someone was making it in France, Fanders, Belgium or England.
I have one from Townsend’s that’s thirty plus years old and still a goodie
Howsomever how accurate bit is to something Brits carried, I couldn’t say.

Sorry.
I don't have the information myself but have a couple good "sources," none of them want to participate in this forum directly though.
If I find anything out myself, I'll post it, but will not be able to attribute who I got the info from.

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Pm being sent....

If you sent a PM, I didn't get it.

 

[Brokennock]

If you sent a PM, I didn't get it.

I'll try again.
Have you received pm from other people? Wondering if you have the ability to receive them turned off in your settings.
@Meriwether may be able to help with that....

 

[Meriwether]

Taking a look at @Flintlock Whiskey 's account to see if I can see anything.

 

[Meriwether]

I'm not finding any reason for any conversation issues for either of you. @Flintlock Whiskey - can you rebook your device or logout and then log back in to see if that may reset your account?

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

I'm not finding any reason for any conversation issues for either of you. @Flintlock Whiskey - can you rebook your device or logout and then log back in to see if that may reset your account?

Thank you for checking. Problem on my end and too tedious to bore you with.

 

[skwerleater]

Whiskey, I bought this from Crazy Crow a few years ago. I don’t remember what that called it but it’s supposed to be a British infantry hawk/ axe. It serves me very well. Not too heavy to carry in my belt and just heavy enough to be effective as a useful tool. I stained the wood handle. And it wasn’t very expensive.
Best regards

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Whiskey, I bought this from Crazy Crow a few years ago. I don’t remember what that called it but it’s supposed to be a British infantry hawk/ axe. It serves me very well. Not too heavy to carry in my belt and just heavy enough to be effective as a useful tool. I stained the wood handle. And it wasn’t very expensive.
Best regardsView attachment 259938

Thanks-a-lot! That's just what I am looking for, I will look them up.

 

[skwerleater]

Sure, by the way, my buddy just got this one from Smiling Fox. It’s an HB and very nicely made. I think he paid more than the ones from Crazy Crow.

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Sure, by the way, my buddy just got this one from Smiling Fox. It’s an HB and very nicely made. I think he paid more than the ones from Crazy Crow. View attachment 260180

What is the full name of "Smiling Fox" so to google them?

 

[Togo]

Found this at Townsends Forged English Light Infantry Axe

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

What is the full name of "Smiling Fox" so to google them?

Smiling Fox Forge

 

[skwerleater]

Whiskey it’s “Smiling Fox Forge” their hawks are made by HB and cost $135. To $155. Not cheap but a good quality. The Crazy Crow one is good for my needs- out costs about 35-40 bucks.

 

[Sam squanch]

Aren’t you glad you” AXED “ on this forum….

 

[brightboy]

I have one. Like it a lot but have no idea as to its authenticity. I feel confident the blade is welded to the eye - don't think it's a 1 piece forging