BOY SCOUT HATCHET, FROM CANADA!!

[waynorth]

I found this Hatchet at the GEC Rendezvous! Can anyone tell me who made it, and if it is a "real" Scout tool??
Nice condition, it looks gently used, with a leather, unmarked carry pouch, and a good, tight handle!!

 

[Alocksly]

That is a gorgeous find. I've a collection of BSA hatchets and a few guidebooks for same. When I get a moment to dig them out I'll double check to see if any Canadian examples are listed. For what it's worth the Canuckians went from "Boy Scouts of Canada" to "Scouts Canada" in 1976 so your hatchet likely predates that.

 

[Alocksly]

also this:

Who made Boy Scouts of Canada axes?

Hello all, I recently restored a bunch of old axe heads my dad gave me that were from my grandfather and my great grandfather. Two Smart axes from Brockville, a Walters, a Hults Bruks,a Lion Brand hatchet and a boys axe that has Boy Scouts of Canada stamped on it. Any idea who made this and...

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[waynorth]

That is a gorgeous find. I've a collection of BSA hatchets and a few guidebooks for same. When I get a moment to dig them out I'll double check to see if any Canadian examples are listed. For what it's worth the Canuckians went from "Boy Scouts of Canada" to "Scouts Canada" in 1976 so your hatchet likely predates that.

also this:

Who made Boy Scouts of Canada axes?

Hello all, I recently restored a bunch of old axe heads my dad gave me that were from my grandfather and my great grandfather. Two Smart axes from Brockville, a Walters, a Hults Bruks,a Lion Brand hatchet and a boys axe that has Boy Scouts of Canada stamped on it. Any idea who made this and...

www.bladeforums.com

Thanks for the information; and the link!!!

Glad you like my Hatchet!! If it's old, it was hardly used!!