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norlund unmarked hatchet head?
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:05 am
by almyjmoore
I bought this unmarked hatchet head today and it looks very much like a Norlund only slightly smaller. Is it a copy cat or did Norlund make it for another compan-y
Re: norlund unmarked hatchet head?
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:44 am
by coffeecup
The pattern pre-dates Norlund's manufacture of it. With no way to date it, that unmarked head could pre-date or post-date the Norlund.
That said, it is a nice find!
Re: norlund unmarked hatchet head?
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:20 pm
by Iron Hoarder
That pattern is common in Europe. Particularly on the continent. It probably dates back well over 300 years.
Re: norlund unmarked hatchet head?
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:14 pm
by almyjmoore
Thanks guys. I have half a dozen Norlund axe and hatchet heads so when I see that shape I think Norland. I didn't consider that Norlund could have copied someone else.
Re: norlund unmarked hatchet head?
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:20 pm
by Miller Bro's
Re: norlund unmarked hatchet head?
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:33 am
by vikingdog
That's a great link Dimitri. I just figured out that my neighbor's dad owned Mann Edge Tool Co.
