An Amazing Gift

Mike Yancey · December 07, 2022, 04:19:13 PM

I just received a package from Ed Scott's son Justin, in it was a nice letter and Ed's old hatchet that he used to make every bow that he ever made. It is pictured here on an elm chopping block that Ed and I cut just before our first group bow class years ago where we taught guys how to make our style of bows.
If any of you guys ever did a bow class with Ed you will know how he could use this hand ax like a scalpel.
I will use and cherish it the rest of my life.

kennym · December 07, 2022, 05:49:34 PM

Awesome gift!!

Pine · December 07, 2022, 05:59:52 PM

onetone · December 07, 2022, 08:03:02 PM

Nice vintage tool with good vibes, a treasure for sure.

Kirkll · December 07, 2022, 08:55:37 PM

Mad Max · December 07, 2022, 10:04:34 PM

Nice, Is the other side flat (sharpen on one side only), I have one that looks like that

Flat side

Pat B · December 07, 2022, 11:25:58 PM

Nice piece of archery history, Mike.

Roy from Pa · December 08, 2022, 05:43:45 AM

WOW, that is awesome, Mike.

Buggs · December 09, 2022, 11:45:28 AM

I've got one of those. It's a hewing hatchet, made for old school log and timber work. And bow shaping too!
In addition to being a special gift, its a great tool. Keep it away from the high speed grinder!
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Mad Max · December 09, 2022, 03:43:17 PM

Nice piece Mike with all the background history .

Mike Yancey · December 10, 2022, 05:21:51 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on December 07, 2022, 10:04:34 PM
Nice, Is the other side flat (sharpen on one side only), I have one that looks like that

Flat side

Yes its flat on the other side for a right hand user

Mad Max · December 10, 2022, 10:36:57 PM

John Scifres · December 16, 2022, 08:07:08 AM

That is very cool. Thanks for sharing Mike!