Well folk's, back in 1898 it was named the Marble Safety Axe Co.,,, their main business was axes, when the Lauermans & Mike Stewart decided to create a remake of one of their axes, the # 9 was the obvious choice, their most poular selling belt axe of the time...its a fast handling axe, and had more leverage than their legendary Safety Axe to handle medium camp chores...Notice the handle, a "Goats Foot" style butt that allowed the user to hold the axe at the very bottom to maximize chopping power...

This # 9 Axe was faithfully re-produced by the Marble's staff with its pre-1911 flanged formed head !!! It has the look of the 19th century axe !!! They stamped it with their post-1912 Banner stamp...this was done so there was no mix up with the pre-1911 # 9 so there was no confusion for collectors with the vintage # 9

This is the Marble's # 9 Belt Axe

Head is stamped: Marble's Gladstone, Mich. U.S.A. Belt Axe # 9

Axe is 14" OAL

Cutting edge is 2 3/4"

Head is 4 1/2" and is .750 inch in thickness

Hardness is 48-50 Rockwell C

Steel is "Forged" 1085 high carbon

Handle is American Hickory...W/ Goats Foot bump out for extra chopping power

Weight is 24 ounces

Condition, Near Mint... someone may have took a couple of wacks with it, but axe head is pert near flawless, it has virtually no blade loss, may have saw a stone once, still 99.9% stock

Please super-size pics on the next page for a close-up look at one of the MSA Co's most popular items of all time !!! 

Item # 40118