Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?
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Yeah that Collins could pass for a Norlund. I wonder if there was some design borrowing? Some nice looking posts here lately!
Could the FS be Forestry Service?
Could the FS be Forestry Service?
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Yes, I believe it is a Forest Service marking.
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I agree that the CCC is the Conservation Corps. My Dad had several CCC stamped tools that his dad got during the depression, that got stolen when I was a kid. I remember one was a big heavy coal shovel. he said he would use it like a sled when he was a kid, so that's what we did with it. That was late 50's early 60's. It had no real value, but he was mad because it was a family heirloom, and a part of American History.
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I agree with the CCC interpretation as Civilian Cons.Corps.Makes sense. J.O'.
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Thanks for all the input on the CCC interpretation. I am going to do some research on and see if I can match the markings with that on some other tools ... if I can find some photos of other CCC stamped tools.
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Here are a couple of Red Seals, a Collins brand. I have not seen very many of these around.
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Most intriguing. I've not seen a head quite like those ...
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I think these are are bit older than more modern carpentry type hatches, I don't find them very often, but if I like to add them to the collection if the price is reasonable.
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I decided to get a little "Medieval" up in here today. Here is my Viking battle axe and my forged war hammer I got from the maker while backpacking around Europe a few years ago.
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My buddy bought an inexpensive "Chi-com" hatchet, This is how it held up to a little use.....
Just think of all the money he saved!
Just think of all the money he saved!
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My 'Ol Council Double bit.
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I like that Council. I could use one of those. I've passed on a couple OK doubles lately, but they didn't have any name. I'm kind of looking for a Plumb Cruiser, Collins Legitimus, or another American Beauty would be nice. I have a friend in England that was drooling over all the Jerseys posted on our forum. In MD, Jersey's are pretty common. I found just a head at an old farm auction and got it for $2. I did a little sneaking around and got his address from one of the guys in Nova Scotia. His reaction on the forum, the day it showed up on his front porch, was well worth the shipping. Well, a year or two went buy and I was working on a project in my garage. I went in for lunch, and when I came out, there was a box in the middle of my garage. He sent me two Kent Pattern heads. I posted pics a couple pages back. Before he ever mentioned the Jersey, he was lusting after an American double. He said they are very hard to come by in England. I figure he's one up on me now, and we can't have that. So, the search is on.
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I think that is what he was doing, he splits a lot of wood, no heating in house, just a "Ben Franklin" stove/ wood burning stove.
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Here is a "double shot" of American doubles; My Craftsman and my Plumb. I have a Collins double as well, tucked away somewhere and a True Temper Kelly Perfect Double Bit as well....that being said my favorite might just be my Hulst Bruksrarefish383 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:05 pmI like that Council. I could use one of those. I've passed on a couple OK doubles lately, but they didn't have any name. I'm kind of looking for a Plumb Cruiser, Collins Legitimus, or another American Beauty would be nice. I have a friend in England that was drooling over all the Jerseys posted on our forum. In MD, Jersey's are pretty common. I found just a head at an old farm auction and got it for $2. I did a little sneaking around and got his address from one of the guys in Nova Scotia. His reaction on the forum, the day it showed up on his front porch, was well worth the shipping. Well, a year or two went buy and I was working on a project in my garage. I went in for lunch, and when I came out, there was a box in the middle of my garage. He sent me two Kent Pattern heads. I posted pics a couple pages back. Before he ever mentioned the Jersey, he was lusting after an American double. He said they are very hard to come by in England. I figure he's one up on me now, and we can't have that. So, the search is on.
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" I thought the Collins was a Norlund at first (l love the Norlunds!)"
Collins and Norlund were made by the same company, Mann Edge Tool in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Same axe just stamped Collins.
Collins and Norlund were made by the same company, Mann Edge Tool in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Same axe just stamped Collins.
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Collins and Norlund were made by the same company, Mann Edge Tool in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Same axe just stamped Collins.
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Can you still visit the old factory in Lewistown? It used to be open to the public, if I recall correctly
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Can you still visit the old factory in Lewistown? It used to be open to the public, if I recall correctly
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I just took a quick look at Yesteryears Tools review of The Collins name and it looks like they started up shop in about 1826. They were in South Canton Connecticut from 1826 to 1828, moved to Collinsville Connecticut in 1828 and stayed there till bought out by Mann in 1966. I remember reading before that they came out with the Legitimus Trade mark about 1912 because they never trade marked their name and many other dead beat companies were using the name. I have a Collins Double that my Dad bought new in the 50's and never used it. It's beautiful on one side, but kind of faded on the other where I left it leaning against a shed many years ago. You can still read "Collins Genuine Hickory" printed on the handle. Thank goodness that's not the side that got left facing the sun.
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I would like to see a photo of that!rarefish383 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:04 pm I just took a quick look at Yesteryears Tools review of The Collins name and it looks like they started up shop in about 1826. They were in South Canton Connecticut from 1826 to 1828, moved to Collinsville Connecticut in 1828 and stayed there till bought out by Mann in 1966. I remember reading before that they came out with the Legitimus Trade mark about 1912 because they never trade marked their name and many other dead beat companies were using the name. I have a Collins Double that my Dad bought new in the 50's and never used it. It's beautiful on one side, but kind of faded on the other where I left it leaning against a shed many years ago. You can still read "Collins Genuine Hickory" printed on the handle. Thank goodness that's not the side that got left facing the sun.
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Here is a Collins & Co axe with the Crown, Arm and Hammer design. Made in Collinsville, Connecticut. I have been cleaning this one and I will put a handle on it after being sharpened. If anyone can help with a manufacture date (pre 1966 as it was made in Conn) Let me know.
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From http://www.yesteryearstools.com/ "During the original life span of the Collins axe making enterprises, the company was located in South Canton / Collinsville, Connecticut but for most of that time they maintained offices in Hartford and later on in New York."
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Cool find! Looks like a real useful axe!GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:46 am Here is a Collins & Co axe with the Crown, Arm and Hammer design. Made in Collinsville, Connecticut. I have been cleaning this one and I will put a handle on it after being sharpened. If anyone can help with a manufacture date (pre 1966 as it was made in Conn) Let me know.
Been looking for a nice old axe on eBay but I haven't found any at a price I wish to pay yet.
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Cool find! Looks like a real useful axe!
Been looking for a nice old axe on eBay but I haven't found any at a price I wish to pay yet.
I know what you mean, I have bought a few axes from eBay in the past, but not lately, as the prices seem to a little high for me as well.
Been looking for a nice old axe on eBay but I haven't found any at a price I wish to pay yet.
I know what you mean, I have bought a few axes from eBay in the past, but not lately, as the prices seem to a little high for me as well.
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Here is my weekend find; a couple of pocket knives and a rusty 'ol axe.
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Can you still visit the old factory in Lewistown? It used to be open to the public, if I recall correctly
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The factory is long gone. There is housing there now called Mann Place.
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