Black Chief DB axe

[UpandAdam]

Any information on this line would be appreciated. It weighs 3lb 8 oz.

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[Gary C.]

Kelly Axe Mfg. Co.

hope that helps

 

[UpandAdam]

Kelly Axe Mfg. Co.

hope that helps

Gee, thanks Gary. That link is full of info on the Black Chief…

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

Any information on this line would be appreciated. It weighs 3lb 8 oz.

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Black Chief was lower grade AF&H's brand (similar quality as Woodslasher) . Maybe it was new brand created after Kelly&AF&H merger. It is also possible it came from Welland Vale or Evansville Tool Works acquisitions.

 

[rjdankert]

The American Fork & Hoe Company / True Temper Tools catalog snip 1938:

Bob

 

[UpandAdam]

The American Fork & Hoe Company / True Temper Tools catalog snip 1938:

Bob

POW! Good game Bob! Interesting indeed.

 

[UpandAdam]

Dead on crbnSteeladdict! Much appreciated. There are some diligent researchers on this forum and I truly appreciate the time and willingness to share…

Black Chief was lower grade AF&H's brand (similar quality as Woodslasher) . Maybe it was new brand created after Kelly&AF&H merger. It is also possible it came from Welland Vale or Evansville Tool Works acquisitions.