yes there are some variations on exact tine design but yes 4 tine about 6 inch wide head

when you use it as a walking stick the tines spread out the weight so it acts a little like a duck foot in the mud

Paul talks about his potato rake from time to time , I know a lot of the water guys use them for a lot on the water line.

do a search on potato rake here on the forum and you will see many posts about what different people use them for from snakes , to beaver , wading , under water snares

Probably have better luck searching for "tater rake" and not "potato rake." Silly yankees, lol.

yes there are some variations on exact tine design but yes 4 tine about 6 inch wide head

when you use it as a walking stick the tines spread out the weight so it acts a little like a duck foot in the mud

Paul talks about his potato rake from time to time , I know a lot of the water guys use them for a lot on the water line.

do a search on potato rake here on the forum and you will see many posts about what different people use them for from snakes , to beaver , wading , under water snares

I've only been able to do mauls and felling axes since my antique store doesn't have very many smaller single bits. I'm looking for a 2-2.5# head with a 27 inch handle.

A sandvik brush axe is a great tool on the trapline for cutting trail and cutting and limbing poles.

I've only been able to do mauls and felling axes since my antique store doesn't have very many smaller single bits. I'm looking for a 2-2.5# head with a 27 inch handle. I have one but the eye on it is starting to bow out from the handle and the blade of it is crooked.

The handle on that pic is crap, it will split/slab on the dark wood line.

I would bet that handle is Hickory. That species often has discoloration ( character) . Ever see high end Hickory cabinets ? Typically every board used is a bit different in shade or color.

Honestly, I'd go to Lowes and buy the cheapest hatchet they have. Or hit up some yard sales. You don't need a top of the line hatchet/axe for the trapline.

That said, I'd like to get a Snow and Neally someday, but it's not anything a beginner trapper needs.