Tot Lot Axe Head!

[NC Iron Man]

Received my new Ace 250 yesterday and hit a nearby State Park with my fiance. Went to a playground in a shady area overlooking a lake. Got a strong signal and dug under the 4-5 inches of woodchips. Hit solid ground and roots. Was about to give up, but hey this was my first day out. Kept digging and finally hit the blade end of an axe head! Wow, did not expect this in a tot lot! Maybe Lizzy Borden played here... Can anyone identify this type of axe head or hatchet by the size and shape? BTW - the state park is an historical area. Interestingly enough, two weeks ago I bought my father an Ace 250 and on our first day out found an axe head at an early 1800s homestead about 150 miles from here. 2 Ace 250s, 2 first day hunts = 2 axe heads! Gonna look for my third this weekend at the beach.

 

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[timwilcox]

awesome job

 

[WIDirtFishing]

I can't help you out with the ID but nice digs

 

[romeo-1]

That looks an awful lot like a trade axe...nice find. Is it complete or broken at the hole?

 

[NC Iron Man]

No hole, not broken - just one flat piece. The blade is slightly, but noticeably curved to one side at the edge.

 

[treasurehound]

Nice finds. Does the state park allow metal detecting? Most that I know of do not allow it. I did find this and hope it helps. I would highly recommend you check your local laws on state parks before going again. If they allow it then it looks like you have a great spot.

Section .0203 Metal Detectors Prohibited
Metal Detectors shall not be allowed in any park area except to locate personal property and must be accompanied by a park employee while searching for such property.
Sand beaches at ocean parks shall be exempt from this prohibition except during the months of June, July and August.
Statutory Authority G. S. 113-35; Eff. January 1, 1983

 

[NC Iron Man]

What state is that regulation from? Thx

 

[treasurehound]

What state is that regulation from? Thx

NC

 

[treasurehound]

What state is that regulation from? Thx

if you google "nc state park metal detecting laws" you can see the laws. I just don't want you to get into trouble. Also national parks can fine you $10.000 or more if you are caught and can take your vehicle as well. This is a fun hobby but there are places that do not allow metal detecting.

 

[Deepdiger60]

Here is a very good article on where what and when you can use a MD in most states its a bit absurd but each state has its own rules its not Federal law yet ! that axe head must of been put there when they made the tot lot transported in the dirt nice find Dd60
http://www.metal-detecting-ghost-towns-of-the-east.com/metaldetectinglaws.html

 

[Obscurist]

New restrictions were just put into effect regulating metal detectors in the National Forest here in NC, with the exception of specified public use areas.

Here is a press release from March:

http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/press/geoaches_metal_detectors_release2.pdf

Don't know how similar laws apply across the board for other State Parks, but I've been told of some other southern states being pretty danged strict, given authority to confiscate detectors etc.

I'd advise checking with a park employee or nearby visitor center/ranger station to be properly informed. Much better to have legal permission than to be surprised too late when the authorities roll up and tell you what you are doing is illegal.

All the same, great coincidence on the axe heads.

 

[celticfury]

...guess you AXED for it, eh?