3-2 0n an axe what does it mean

cattledog · Mar 18, 2012

I see a 3 and a smaller 2 on axes I look at and never thought much of it until recently.
I am redoing a head that actually weighs 3lb 7 oz. Stamped lightly on the side is a 3 and a 2
Also the same axe has a 3 stamped on the bottom just forward of the eye.

Any one know why?

thanks

Operator1975 · Mar 18, 2012

3 2 is for 3 and 1/2 lbs total weight.

If there is a number on the bottom of the eye that is usually tied to the individual maker mark.

Or else bearhunter will be able to tell you.

cattledog · Mar 18, 2012

Operator1975 said:
3 2 is for 3 and 1/2 lbs total weight.

If there is a number on the bottom of the eye that is usually tied to the individual maker mark.

Or else bearhunter will be able to tell you.

Hey thanks a lot appreciated.
cattledog

bearhunter · Mar 18, 2012

Operator1975 said:
3 2 is for 3 and 1/2 lbs total weight.

If there is a number on the bottom of the eye that is usually tied to the individual maker mark.

Or else bearhunter will be able to tell you.

ha!ha!...

ive got a keen kutter with a 'z' stamped underneath forward of the eye... ive always wondered what that meant...