marbles no2 safety axe

Webster Marble formed Gladstone Mfg. Co. in 1892. That company created the first folding Axe in 1893 which lead to the incorporation of Marble's Safety Axe Co. in 1898. The company became Marble Arms & Mfg. Co. in 1911 & enjoyed years of success until succumbing to a shut down of production in 1974. The brand was brought back to life in 1994 & enjoyed a grand rejuvenation that later gave way to another shutdown in 2009. Many great knives & tools were crafted over the company's storied history.
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marbles no2 safety axe

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I just got this marbles no2 safety axe. Can anyone tell me how old it is. Any info would be appreciated.
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Re: marbles no2 safety axe

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I am guessing they started making them ones with the plastic inserts,
2 screws, bout early 1950's and I believe they quit making em bout 1960 or so

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Thanks. I got it for $90usd shipped. I think I got a good deal on it when I look at ebay prices!!
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Re: marbles no2 safety axe

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Right on, stag! ::tu:: ::tu::

Picture from Dunathan's book, The Encyclopedia of Marble's Knives & Sporting Collectibles, 2004. Hoping the text is legible. I would say at $90 you got an excellent deal. ::nod::

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Re: marbles no2 safety axe

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Thanks for that info. Much appreciated. I couldn't pass it up. I have a couple of marbles knives, match safes and compasses. This is my first axe.
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