I did a quick web search and found one page that mentioned upset axes. There were two 'explanations'. 1-" This appears to be an example, and the only one recognized in the Petun area, of an "upset" axe restored to use by shortening the blade to make a new edge." 2- "Any competent blacksmith could repair an axe by shortening it. Such an axe was "upset" (Woodward 1946:8-9)." So it does seem that he had his axe was upset. Karen --------------------- > We 25 > We worked on our plant bed awhile widened it out and then I helped John hall > a few rails and I went to the blacksmith shop to get my axe upset and some > other work done. > - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Wed 25 > I studied this entry carefully and I'm sure that he got his ax "upset"