Axe Makers of the Hudson Bay pattern?

[300Six]

Upon seeing an authentic HBC trade 'hatchet', described as an 'axe' (post #17 & 18), I wonder if these implements were available in proper axe head weights, such as 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 lb. Keeping these small, light and hatchet-sized would have countered the design flaw of a short(ish) eye.

 

[Square_peg]

Those True Temper HB heads are unique in shape, there are no other makers that produced one like it that I am aware of. Woodslashers, Woodsman, Herters, Palco are all the same TT axe.

Other no name HB patterns without the unique TT shape could be a number of things. When that sticker is gone it makes things more difficult. Could be S&N with missing label. Could be Forest King with missing label etc...those two are very similar and both had metal wedges. There are unmarked heads that match the Collins pattern as well. Herters sold one of those. Photos always help.

Here's some photos of my no-name. Very blocky.

 

[Steve Tall]

...Keeping these small, light and hatchet-sized would have countered the design flaw of a short(ish) eye.

I just noticed that Council Tool now makes a Hudson Bay hatchet, 1.25 pounds on a 14" handle. It's from their premium Velvicut line with 5160 steel, and the eye is ribbed (for "more contact area and bite between the head to handle joint).