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Anyone recognize this double bit head?

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Hi all. Just wondering if anyone knows where this double bit head comes from? I found it in an antique store. It was tied to a true temper flint edge kelly jersey. Got both for $9. It had quite a bit of surface rust before I cleaned her up with vinegar. There are no manufacturing marks or stamps. There was remnants of red paint. I'm not sure why the edges are darker than the body of the head? If this is Chinese junk, let me know. Won't hurt my feelings. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Thank you. I noticed it disappeared after I sanded it down and shined it up. Time for a handle. I'm guessing it might be some type of imported axe head. I don't know if any quality axe companies chose to not put marks on their heads. I'm fairly new to this. It did take a beautiful edge. Sharpest axe I've ever done. Haven't even used a stone yet, just files, and it's shaving sharp. I'm happy regardless of what it is.
 
It looks like the hardened portions are wide and even. That is a sign that it is probably not junk. It was common for big US makers to NOT stamp axes. This was commonly done for contracts with distributors, think paper-label house brands.
 
Red paint and no markings might be True Temper Woodslasher. I have one from circa 1980. They were sold with foil stickers as, e.g. Woodslasher 35m2k (3.5# Michigan DB), and probably with other paint and stickers by big hardware stores. Good basic ax, and I don't think they cut any corners on the metallurgy.
 
M3mphis said:
It looks like the hardened portions are wide and even. That is a sign that it is probably not junk. It was common for big US makers to NOT stamp axes. This was commonly done for contracts with distributors, think paper-label house brands.
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What Memphis said. Probably a good quality axe. Looks like a western pattern double bit with little wear.
 
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