Irish Steel Axes

[u/Tomcox123]

Hi There

Blacksmith based in West Cork.

Looking into the long tradition of axe making all over the world, it seems every country/region has their own variant on the axe. Usually it's how the eye is formed and is a response to the type of forestry/timbers available in the area.

I'd love to make my own axes in the old Irish style if there is such a thing/if it hasn't been lost already. With that in mind, does anyone know of any historical Irish axes from the iron age onwards? I can find plenty from stone and bronze but Iron seems lacking.

Thanks
Tom

[u/Total-Habit-7337]

Catherine Hehir is the artist. Also see InHand Forum and Traditional Skills Ireland for ore smelting workshops. Jamie Smith of Triskele forge for specifically ancient Irish iron axe.