Georgia

Similar in make and use to the North Carolina pattern, the Georgia pattern is an elongated "poll axe" style that was heavily influenced by the prevalence of the naval stores trade in Georgia in the early 20th century. A hybrid between a "Boxing Pattern" and standard chopping patterns such as the Kentucky or Jersey, the Georgia pattern allowed "turpentine farmers" to rely on one axe rather than two when maintaining a turpentine orchard. With the progression away from "Boxing", and the utilization of the "Cupping" technique, the Georgia pattern allowed for maintaining of previously cut boxes and the presence of an effective trimming, clearing, and chopping axe for use on the orchard as well.