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   _mj_ | Apr 16, 2022 08:14am | #1

   Test fit a handle, it might be set up that way to save your knuckles.

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   eddo234 | Apr 16, 2022 09:17am | #2

   Some were made offset like that, others had offset handles. As MJ said, knuckle-saving technology.

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   parasmen | Apr 16, 2022 09:25am | #3

   @MJ, thank you for reply. You might be right. I tested and it seems that bent is making the grip more confortable, you dont need to twist your wrist that much, it seems more *ergonomical* Of course would need a curved handle.

   Thanks for the tip... i will try to work with it as it is for now.

   
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   parasmen | Apr 16, 2022 09:31am | #4

   @eddo234 i know about the off set, the off set or single beveled hatches i have seen dont have that bent in the blade, the back is totally flat, like this:

   https://pfollansbee.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/fuchs-profile.jpg

   i guess you were refering.to.this

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   john_c2 | Apr 16, 2022 10:13am | #6

   That's one style of hewing hatchet. Long-handled hewing axes had a handle that was radically offset to the head.

   Follansbee uses another hatchet that does have an offset handle: https://pfollansbee.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/the-endless-look-at-hewing-hatchets/

   I think the picture of the one from the OP does look bent though. From the last picture, it might be left-handed?

   If I wanted that bent, I would not do it myself. I'd find a blacksmith, have then heat it, bend it, and heat treat the edge.

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   parasmen | Apr 16, 2022 02:46pm | #8

   It is right handed, you can see in these photos more clear, im holding it.with my right hand.

   
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   john_c2 | Apr 16, 2022 03:13pm | #9

   Thanks. Sometimes pictures get posted as mirror images.

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   eddo234 | Apr 16, 2022 10:02am | #5

   A blacksmith could do it. I agree, I wouldn’t try it cold. You’re right, it was more common to have the blade flat, with the eye and butt offset, but some were made with an offset blade.

   
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   parasmen | Apr 16, 2022 02:43pm | #7

   Indeed, somehow similar to the ones in the last post. Now i do find it very comfortable to use.