Vintage TRUE TEMPER FSS Axe 2¼ LB, Restored, Hickory Handle, Made in USA For Sale

Authentic vintage American axe head by TRUE TEMPER (FSS line), professionally restored and re-handled for dependable use or collection.

🪓 Axe Head

   •   Manufacturer: TRUE TEMPER

   •   Marking: FSS

   •   Weight: 2¼ lb (approx. 1020 g)

   •   Origin: Made in USA

   •   Steel: Forged high-carbon steel

   •   Condition: Carefully cleaned of active corrosion while preserving original patina

   •   Edge: Properly sharpened and ready for use

🌳 Handle

   •   Material: American Hickory

   •   Length: 19 inches

   •   Profile: Traditional straight handle for balance and control

   •   Finish: Multiple coats of boiled linseed oil, fully polymerized

🔩 Mounting & wooden wedge seated to full depth

   •   Conical steel cross wedge, set perpendicular to the wooden wedge

   •   Final assembly secured using WEST SYSTEM G/flex®️ 650 Toughened Epoxy

(impact-resistant, flexible epoxy commonly used in professional tool restoration)

📌 Overall Condition

   •   Head seated tight with no movement

   •   No cracks, welds, or structural repairs to the axe head

   •   Balanced, solid, and ready for work or display

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🔹 Why This Axe

TRUE TEMPER FSS axes are respected for their steel quality and working geometry.

This example combines traditional restoration methods with modern high-grade materials for long-term reliability.

Suitable for:

   •   Camp and utility work

   •   Wood processing

   •   Vintage American tool collections

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🔹 Notes

   •   This is a restored vintage tool, not a modern reproduction

   •   Minor cosmetic marks consistent with age and honest use may remain