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ID requested
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:09 pm
by 3030remchesterCOLO
Most certainly in the wrong sub forum but not sure where to post. Years ago I brought this unmarked tomahawk because I felt it was similar to the kind used in Vietnam. Does anyone out there know about these. Don't worry about hurting my feelings on value as I only paid $5 for it.
Re: ID requested
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 11:35 pm
by Rockingkj
Can’t help with info. But I like it. Does look like Vietnam type. Darned sure no down side on $5.
Re: ID requested
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 12:49 am
by 3030remchesterCOLO
If someone has suggestion onto a different sub forum, I would appreciate the advise.
Re: ID requested
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:32 am
by Rockingkj
I did find this information regarding original Vietnam tomahawk.
I think your hawk was made in the late 70’s early 80’s when there was a surge in blackpowder shooting when Jeremiah Johnson movie came out. Not exactly period correct for fur trade reinactors but looks like it should.
Re: ID requested
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 12:49 pm
by Gunsil
The OP hawk looks nothing like a "Vietnam" hawk. I had one like the OP hawk in the early 1960s, I think it cost under two bucks. I know they made them through the 1970s, maybe later.
Re: ID requested
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:44 pm
by 1967redrider
Gunsil wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 12:49 pm
The OP hawk looks nothing like a "Vietnam" hawk. I had one like the OP hawk in the early 1960s, I think it cost under two bucks. I know they made them through the 1970s, maybe later.
Great to see your post, Gene. Thanks!
Re: ID requested
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:28 pm
by 3030remchesterCOLO
With the help of another blade collector, I was directed to a site with information on this hawk. It was made by the Sheldon-Wells company of Kinzua, Pa. Made in the 1940' till the 1950's. They built other styles as well. This is known as the Lewis pattern. Many are credited (rightly or wrongly) with WW 2 provenance. Over the decades most have sold in the $300 to $400 price range. There in one now on EBAY with a $900 + starting bid.
Re: ID requested
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:41 pm
by 3030remchesterCOLO
3030remchesterCOLO wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:28 pm
With the help of another blade collector, I was directed to a site with information on this hawk. It was made by the Sheldon-Wells company of Kinzua, Pa. Made in the 1940' till the 1950's. They built other styles as well. This is known as the Lewis pattern. Many are credited (rightly or wrongly) with WW 2 provenance. Over the decades most have sold in the $300 to $400 price range. There in one now on EBAY with a $900 + starting bid (good luck on that).