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Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:51 am
by FRJ
Here's an old carpenters hatchet made by Dunlap. Flat ground one side.

You guys are showing some nice tools............ that Black Raven, Kelly Axe is old school fine.

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:31 pm
by toolboy
Surprising how similar the Dunlap ( a brand name used by Sears Roebuck and Co ) is to this E C Simmons Keen Kutter hewing hatchet that has a head length of 6 3/8" x 4 13/16" cutting edge

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:47 am
by 1967redrider
Here's 2 Marbles Safety Axes that I have. The one on the right has a left facing hook on the "A" in the word "MARBLES" meaning it was made pre-1930s. The newer boxed Safety Axe was made in the early 2000's. Both are No. 5 unflanged Hawks. I just can't get enough of Marbles outdoor products. ::ds::

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Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:42 pm
by IMBand
Here is a nice hand forged 20" tomahawk I recently snagged.
Made by Lisa West at Wolf Creek Forge in eastern Kentucky.

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Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:20 pm
by Robert
Cool Tomahawk Trevor u gunna edc it :lol: :lol:

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:04 pm
by FRJ
Toolboy,
that is a great hatchet and in beautiful condition.
I didn't think of Dunlap being a Sears name. What I like is that my hatchet could have been made by Simmons.
I like that term; hewing hatchet.
Do you have a collection of tools that you could post on "pictures of miscellaneous stuff & things"?

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:19 am
by TripleF
I purchased this (with a handle) True Temper Flint Edge at an estate sale over the weekend and she was in some rough shape.
The handle busted after a couple swings so I ordered a replacement from Amazon!

In the mean time, her she is......

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:37 am
by vikingdog
Everything you need to know about axes...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22tBYD-HMtA[/youtube]

And the print version:

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rec ... /index.cfm

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:04 pm
by vikingdog
How to rehandle your axe, old school style.Watch this guy work:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcfwlfz_tGs[/youtube]

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:19 pm
by FRJ
Great videos, Mike.
Here's a Hibbard that I'm assuming/hopeing is a first cousin to the knife.

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:08 pm
by 1967redrider
Sweet hatchets and axe videos. I DVRed Modern Marvels on History Channel a few months back on the history and technology behind the axe as a weapon and tool. Episode 643 from 05/08/2008, pretty interesting. ::tu::

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:54 pm
by vikingdog
Thank you Joe and redrider. I learned a lot from that axe video. Nice knife and hatchet Joe. I picked up two double bit axes at the flea market. They were rough but cleaned up nicely. I'll post a picture...

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 2:05 am
by FRJ
Thanks redrider and Mike. I'd like to see those axes mike.

Redrider, I hope they talked about the redesigned American axe and the woodsmen who harvested trees from Main to Washington.

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:18 pm
by PA Knives
Although a diehard vintage pocket knife collector I do have a near mint Warren Axe and Tool hatchet. I also have a wooden shipping container and an shipping tag. These were made in my hometown of Warren PA. once the home of a branch of CASE knives as well. How cool is that

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 1:14 am
by vikingdog
"Around the turn of the 19th century, more than 300 different ax-head patterns were being manufactured in the United States. Many were nearly identical. To simplify identification and eliminate unnecessary or duplicate patterns, the Ax Manufacturers' Association agreed to set a standard, which resulted in a standard chart of ax patterns."

"Ax-head patterns were also adapted to the timber that was available in the local area. The double-bit ax was originally developed in Pennsylvania. But the double-bit axes with a long, narrow, heavy ax head and a long handle, were developed for cutting large trees in the Pacific Northwest. Some of the patterns from this area were the Puget Sound, the Young's felling pattern, the Redwood pattern, and the Humboldt pattern. The first double-bit ax was probably made by William Mann in Pennsylvania at about 1850."

From: "An Ax to Grind: A Practical Ax Manual" by Bernie Weisgerber

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 1:17 am
by vikingdog
Some Plumb hatchets and hand axe styles. (From "An Ax to Grind: A Practical Ax Manual" by Bernie Weisgerber)

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:31 pm
by vikingdog
Top picture is my Plumb Boy Scout axe that has seen a lot of use and a Lakeside axe (Montgomery Ward) and. Also a pair of double bit axes I bought at the flea market for $10. No names on either one of them. They were rusty and rough, I'm working on them...

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:33 am
by FRJ
Those are really looking nice, Mike. The Lakeside looks pretty big.
Do you put mineral oil on the handles?

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:00 pm
by vikingdog
Thanks Joe. I did put mineral oil on the handles. The wood was dried out and looked white. I didn't have any linseed oil which might be better?

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:25 am
by wildcat
I love axes, hatchets, etc. This pic shows a few of my collection. I have added a few since this pic was taken. Sometimes I snag heads off ebay, forums or at garage sales/antique shops. Clean them up a bit, hang them and take pics. The only one that really gets used is the small Wetterlings.

Is there an "Anyone Collect Saws" thread? ::paranoid:: :mrgreen:

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:00 pm
by vikingdog
Nice Wildcat. ::tu:: Start a thread for saws, I'll bet you get some responses. ::tu::

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 5:20 pm
by FRJ
Those are great, wildcat. And well taken care of.
If you start a thread for saws, I'll contribute a few pictures. Whatcha got?

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 5:25 pm
by wildcat
nothin too special. a few folding saws and some old hand saws. keeping my eyes peeled for a crosscut or two.

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:01 pm
by vikingdog
Start it up Wildcat. I know Joe will have some good stuff to show. I have a couple old two man saws out in the shed. I'll get them out tomorrow...

Re: Anyone Collect Axes & Hatchets?

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:04 pm
by vikingdog
Two from the flea market today. The small one is unmarked, the large one says True Temper Kelly Works.