Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

[FRJ]

Two mighty fine heads, Mike.
That Special is Special.

Hey, it's great to see you in here.

[vikingdog]

Thank you Joe. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Here's something you might like. A large brass Collins stencil, probably for crates.

[FRJ]

Thanks, Mike. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

That's a very impressive stencil.
Is it yours?

[vikingdog]

It belongs to a friend of mine. Here's what it looks like inked in.

[FRJ]

That's really nice.
There must be at least a few of those in some basement/attic around here.

[orvet]

I picked up this Craftsman single blade axe at an estate sale last week.
It still had a paper sticker on the handle, though it was about to fall off.

Other than a little paint rubbed off the head it was in excellent condition for $10.
Not an old one, but it will cut wood!

[FRJ]

Nice one, Dale.
How heavy is the head?

[orvet]

Joe- Including the handle it is 2-3/4 lbs.

[TripleF]

Picked up this poor lost PLUMB carpenter hatchet a couple weeks ago and hafted it with a different piece of hickory.....

[TripleF]

Hope you fellas don't mind me taking over this thread with pics.....I love show and tell

Loot at the 4 lb beast : TRUE TEMPER KELLY PERFECT (Baltimore/Jersey pattern I believe)

[royal0014]

Never seen an ax with "swedge" , for lack of better term ... .. ...
that's purty cool

[vikingdog]

It's called a phantom bevel, here's an early example.

[vikingdog]

Pre 1904 Kelly

[Colonel26]

Pretty cool there Mike.

[Miller Bro's]

Nice to see them with the original labels

[vikingdog]

Nice to see them with the original labels

It sure is but boy are they hard to come by.

[vikingdog]

Here are a few NOS heads around 100 years old. The one that says Standard is from Ridgway, Pennsylvania which is an hour south of Case in Bradford and an hour and a half from GEC and Queen in Titusville. These belong to a friend of mine.

[Colonel26]

Those are really neat. I especially like that bluegrass being from Kentucky and all.

[vikingdog]

Thank you Colonel. Bluegrass is a very collectible brand of axe. I had one once but traded it away to someone who collects them. I like Pennsylvania made knives and axes. Case, GEC and Queen. Warren Axe and Tool in Warren Pa. and Mann Edge Tool in Lewistown, Pa.

[Colonel26]

I can see why. Bluegrass being a hardware firm had everything from knives to tools to housewares stamped bluegrass. So there is a bluegrass something or other for everybody to collect. Bluegrass marked stuff does bring a premium here among collectors, as I am sure the Pennsylvania brands do there.

You have a very nice collection.

[FRJ]

Those are beauties, Mike. Thanks for showing them.

[vikingdog]

You're welcome Joe, I'm glad you like them.

[carrmillus]

....mike, I told my oldest son(56) about this thread. he has a large collection of axes and hatchets, maybe he will join up and post some photo's!!!............... ........................

[vikingdog]

Tommy, that would be great. Tell him to check out Axe Junkies on Facebook if he's a member.

[carrmillus]

........mike,speaking of hatchets, I still have my old boy scout hatchet, it's a Bridgeport, still has the original riveted-on wood handles, and it's in very good condition, but it's missing the scabbard...I think it was bought in the late '40's-early '50's....what's it worth???.......... ......................