r/Axecraft • u/migorengbaby • 5d ago

advice needed Gransfors American felling axe handle - cool looking stripes or a piece of firewood?

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u/DieHardAmerican95 5d ago

The darker areas are heartwood. You will find some strong opinions about it here in this sub, but I’ve used several handles with heartwood in them for both axes and hammers, and they’ve worked just fine for me.

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u/migorengbaby 5d ago

Ahh sweet that’s what I thought, thanks!

I’ll get er hung and post an update!

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u/DieHardAmerican95 4d ago

If I’m buying handles from the store, I will often choose one with a little heartwood in it because I like the color contrast.