DOGPOUND77
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Wow, that's awesome. Nice custom rack, too. A friend has a family cabin up in the Wallawa's and has about 5 or so old axes in the woodshed, I thought that was a lot!few axes I have hanging around in a shed out back!View attachment 801182
These heads look very impressive. However, I can't help but notice there is evidence of natural aging, oxidation and penetrating rust on some of these heads and yet the embosses, which ought to have been worn by scratches, dirt, pitch, and rust damage, are virtually perfect. Is there any chance you obtained these (particularly the Keen Kutter and Colonial) from the same source? I've never had the opportunity to inspect embossed axes but these emblems look to have been created by recent acid etching, which is probably not all that difficult to do once there is a template and suitable chemical. There is something very suspicious-looking about these. Perhaps some other folks on here would be so kind as to chime in and/or post up pictures of other embossed heads and fill us in on how traditional embosses were created. We all know that unstamped heads have virtually no collector value but they do provide an inexpensive and authentic canvas for unscrupulous entrepreneurs to perform artwork on to reap enormous gains.more favorites of mine--especially the polished norlund..View attachment 799315 View attachment 799316 View attachment 799317 View attachment 799318 View attachment 799319 View attachment 799320 View attachment 799321 View attachment 799322 View attachment 799323 View attachment 799324
These heads look very impressive. However, I can't help but notice there is evidence of natural aging, oxidation and penetrating rust on some of these heads and yet the embosses, which ought to have been worn by scratches, dirt, pitch, and rust damage, are virtually perfect. Is there any chance you obtained these (particularly the Keen Kutter and Colonial) from the same source? I've never had the opportunity to inspect embossed axes but these emblems look to have been created by recent acid etching, which is probably not all that difficult to do once there is a template and suitable chemical. There is something very suspicious-looking about these. Perhaps some other folks on here would be so kind as to chime in and/or post up pictures of other embossed heads and fill us in on how traditional embosses were created. We all know that unstamped heads have virtually no collector value but they do provide an inexpensive and authentic canvas for unscrupulous entrepreneurs to perform artwork on to reap enormous gains.
.unscrupulous entrepreneurs to perform artwork on to reap enormous gains
These heads look very impressive. However, I can't help but notice there is evidence of natural aging, oxidation and penetrating rust on some of these heads and yet the embosses, which ought to have been worn by scratches, dirt, pitch, and rust damage, are virtually perfect. Is there any chance you obtained these (particularly the Keen Kutter and Colonial) from the same source? I've never had the opportunity to inspect embossed axes but these emblems look to have been created by recent acid etching, which is probably not all that difficult to do once there is a template and suitable chemical. There is something very suspicious-looking about these. Perhaps some other folks on here would be so kind as to chime in and/or post up pictures of other embossed heads and fill us in on how traditional embosses were created. We all know that unstamped heads have virtually no collector value but they do provide an inexpensive and authentic canvas for unscrupulous entrepreneurs to perform artwork on to reap enormous gains.
I agree with the colonial. If you look at the “C” it looks like it it was placed directly over a rust spot. And the “L” at the bottom tip as well. These would be prime spot for rust concedering it is a low spot on the surface of the axe. The Keen Kutter doesn’t look too suspicious to me. This is why I have never bought anything off of the interweb. Too many people make careers off of scamming people. But maybe this axe set logo down on a bench somewhere for 20 years and it aged that way. Who knows lol
Wow! After 2 whole months I'm pleased there is some response to my initial query about the possibility of someone showing themselves to be a victim of fakery. Perhaps your next line was going to be: I'm sure they are legit because he told me they cost him $500!Dogpound is a good friend of mine. After looking at the axes I can't imagine the work it would of took to modify one of those. DP isn't one to tolerate imitations or not originals. I'm sure they are legit. You should see his collection of cleavers........
Isn't this a picture thread?Wow! After 2 whole months I'm pleased there is some response to my initial query about the possibility of someone being a victim of fakery. Perhaps your next line was going to be: I'm sure they are legit because he told me he paid $1000 for them!
Personally I could care less if these are artful phonies created in someone's basement. In fact I look forward to scrutinizing a Black Raven rendition.
I hate to say this but when something smells it takes more than mere indignation to dispel the odour. I'd be nice to get opinions that are more qualified than mine, and less superficial than yours. Genuine collectibles are ever more so being demeaned via counterfeits and it's well worth having folks be alerted to this.