Old LL Bean Hatchet

[scotchleaf]

Anyone know who made these old hatchets? The one I bought has a really nice feel to it, a sharp blade and a great haft. Take a look:









Any Thoughts? Got it for $9.

[the gimp]

The profile of the head reminds me of an old Norlund hatchet I had.

[Thomas Linton]

The Hudson's Bay pattern was made by several U.S. companies, including Collins.

[scotchleaf]

Thanks. So it is in the Hudson's bay pattern? Any makers in Maine?

[Thomas Linton]

Snow and Nealley.

[zman308]

Snow and Nealley used to make LL Bean Axes and Hatchets. I do not know the time frames of their models.

[Shawn fu]

do you know how old it is?

[Shawn fu]

just did a search,and I think zman and Mr.Linton are right.
check out this site-
www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=4535

[scotchleaf]

Looks to be 50+ years old.

[Trent Rock]

Snow and Nealley used to make LL Bean Axes and Hatchets. I do not know the time frames of their models.

I too was curious who made them
My guess on the time frame would be 40's- 50's
Whenever the "camping" peak hit
With all the Coleman stoves and lanterns and cheap red 2 cell plastic Ray-O-Vac flashlights
Maybe that was 60's??

The success of Bean's business strategy is reflected in the increase in profits between 1924 and the 1960s. In 1924, the company had been operating for 12 years, had twenty-four employees on its payroll and posted $135,000 in sales for the year. In 1937, sales of $1 million were recorded. By 1950, the company had more than 100 employees and achieved sales of nearly $2 million. By 1964, sales reached $3 million and profits were $70,000. However, despite the considerable profits, Bean was opposed to expansion, fearing that his customers would dislike change and its implied loss of personal customer service.

http://www.bookrags.com/biography/leon-leonwood-bean/