A little axe ID

[G-pig]

I bought an axe today for 8 bucks, partially for the sweet handle I wanted to throw on my Emerson & Stevens. But the head (a wedge pattern) is stamped SHAW--- (could be partially abraided off), B & D Co. Boston. If this rings a bell with anyone Id sure appreciate knowing who made this. Its not in particularly good shape, unless I want to relegate it to splitting duties I am looking at some serious stock removal on the cheeks.

 

[Crazyotter]

I'd like info too. Its weird to learn B&D Co was in Boston since its a wedge pattern.

 

[G-pig]

I'd like info too. Its weird to learn B&D Co was in Boston since its a wedge pattern.

I think the wedge was sort of a new england thing. Maybe they shipped up to the northeastern-er loggers. If it were made in the carolinas or something Itd be really odd though!

 

[markv]

are you meaning by wedge, the Turpentine pattern?
pics would be good

buzz

 

[G-pig]

This is a good photo of the distinct feature on a wedge pattern-- the wedge shape =D

 

[Steve Tall]

Better late than never.
SHAWMUT brand.
"Highest grade of soft and crucible steel. Eyes punched from solid metal. Gold bronzed finish."

Bigelow & Dowse Co.
A big hardware house in Boston.
Company (as named) founded in 1894.

Description of Axe Brands (from catalog page in photo in previous post):

AROOSTOCK
Highest grade of steel, hand forged and hand tempered. Special black finish...

BLUE JACKET
Highest grade of soft and crucible steel. Eyes punched from solid metal, which prevents stretching or splitting. Each axe carefully inspected. Silver bronzed finish.

SHAWMUT
Highest grade of soft and crucible steel. Eyes punched from solid metal. Gold bronzed finish.

FRANKLIN
Medium quality crucible steel, gold bronzed finish, a good low priced axe.

RUSSELL
Medium quality crucible steel, gold bronzed finished. Furnished handled only.


Company history:
http://books.google.com/books?id=ypVQAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA111#v=onepage&q&f=false