Boys Axes! Post em Up!

[Operator1975]

So, lets see what you have. Here are a couple - (note - I put in this class 2 - 2.5 lb heads on 24-28 inch handles. No house handles with lighter or heavier heads. Thats just me, post up whatever you want and got. More the merrier!)

In that one above there is - Brecks Victor, Keen Kutter, True American, Warren Old Faithful, Plumb, #2 Firestone Supremes, BBB, and whatever other ones I cant remember.

Here are a couple close ups of my favorites -

Kelly Perfect -

Old AmercianAx and Tool Co - this one has a great old old thin handle, phantoms, etc. Wish they still made em like this.

Lets see some boys axes!

 

[cooperhill]

True Temper Kelly Boy's Axe



Belknap Bluegrass Boy's Axe. 28" handle



Sandvik 2 1/4# boy's axe.

 

[Crazyotter]

Oh man is this thread my forte. I'll have to get decent pictures tomorrow, even if I have the more main stream boys axes (and half the number of yours Operator ).

Heres a quick pic of mine.

Wish I could get my paws on a Sandvik, Granfors Bruk, True American, or a Walters.

 

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I used to almost never see these, now I can't seem to swing a cat without hitting one.
L to R, Collins(needs work), Collins, Craftsman, Gamble's Artisan (not really on that handle yet, needs re-tempering), Mann Edge Tool, Ludell (didn't see the "China" till I got it home), Vaughan Supersteel.

The Vaughan isn't a boy's axe, but at least I spared you the Collins HB on a full sized handle.
So what's a house axe? Is the Vaughan one?

 

[Double Ott]

Boys Axe Group shot


Kellys

3 Flint Edge, 1 Champion Kelly Works

Mann & True American

1 Mann, 2 True Americans

Collins Homestead


Norlund


Plumb

3 Plumbs, 2 Plumb Victory s

 

[Square_peg]

I've only got a few.

The top one is an old Craftsman (oval stamp), 2-1/4 lbs, 28" haft. The middle one is my Collins, also 2-1/4 & 28". The bottom one's stamp is illegible. It's hatchet sized but with real chubby cheeks. It's 2 lbs. even.

 

[Operator1975]

Good looking axes! Hell double trouble ott has more than me. Guess I am slippin! Nice pieces though, keep em coming!

 

[cooperhill]

Four more boys axes. The only one I'm keeping is the True American. A real nice one. Also, like the Collins Legitimus.

 

[Darry]

Can anyone identify this axe?

Marks are very hard to read, only USA can be noticeable. On one side of the axe there is a small 5 and on the other side is a diamond shape mark. Head size 193mm x 120mm.

won't let me post an image from my pc.

 

[fast14riot]

Sweet lookin axes! I really wish I could find one round here. I'm in the market for another axe project and I think a boys axe is what I'm after! Just don't seem to find anything besides Mexican made Stanleys and Chinese juskers.


-Xander

 

[halfaxe]

I hope you don't mind, there are 1 or 2 boys axes, the rest are hudson bays.

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GB Scandinavian, Council velvicut hb, Plumb super scout, Hults Bruk Agdor hb, True temper hb, Snow & Nealley, 3 L.L.Bean Snow&Nealleys,Norlund

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Peavey Mfg at top, rest are Collins.

 

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Peavey Mfg at top, rest are Collins.

I like the on on the bottom left. That grip is most comfortable to me.

 

[fast14riot]

Well shoot, ask and ye shall receive! I went to the flea market today, like I do every weekend, and after MONTHS of looking for axes and such today I find a salvageable Lakeside boys axe head in presumably the original leather head cover. Poll is mushroomed a little bit, top of the eye is hammered on a bit but the edge is good and its not going to take much work! I know this is an old Wards house band used in the 50's and earlier, would be interesting to find out who actually made it though.

2 1/4 pounds on the dot.

-Xander

 

[schmittie]

Don't have one. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen one. Oh, but I want one!




One of these days Mike, one of these days....

 

[fast14riot]

Can anyone identify this axe?

Marks are very hard to read, only USA can be noticeable. On one side of the axe there is a small 5 and on the other side is a diamond shape mark. Head size 193mm x 120mm.

won't let me post an image from my pc.

Darry, Welcome to BFC!

Please take some time to look around, and possibly start a new topic with your request. But from what you describe it sounds like this may be what you have... WVTW axe

-Xander

 

[VintageAxe]

It's funny, when I first learned to use an axe I fixed up an old Barco boys axe and loved it, though the steel was kind of cheap and didn't hold an edge that well. Then I started doing a lot of tree falling and gravitated severely toward full size heads, especially around 4 pounds. Haven't cared much for boys axes since, til i found this little head. Only recently got it hung, still need to do a little finishing before wedging. Anyway, I think I like it.

 

[jblyttle]

I used to almost never see these, now I can't seem to swing a cat without hitting one.
L to R, Collins(needs work), Collins, Craftsman, Gamble's Artisan (not really on that handle yet, needs re-tempering), Mann Edge Tool, Ludell (didn't see the "China" till I got it home), Vaughan Supersteel.

The Vaughan isn't a boy's axe, but at least I spared you the Collins HB on a full sized handle.
So what's a house axe? Is the Vaughan one?

Could you tell me what the label says on the yellow handled Collins, or maybe post a close up of the label? I have a similar axe that I am trying to identify, and am scouring the web with my clues. Mine is 27-28 inches, red where yours is yellow, with a partial label on the handle. Thank you very much for any info!

 

[jblyttle]

I'll play! All are yard sale finds within the last week. I like them all but I will need to find new homes for some of them



Top is yet to e identified. If it looks familiar please let me know! It is in really nice shape.
The next one is a Collins Legitimus. Awesome head, so-so handle.
Next says NE, then OLD YANK. I love the head shape, the handle is almost good as new. This axe could be put into immediate service with a simple sharpening.
Last is a Plumb Wizard. I got this today, and LOVE the head shape. This may be my keeper boy's axe. The handle is also like someone bought the axe two months ago, used it quite a bit and put it away. In other words, it looks used but in perfect condition. I have never swung it, but I love this axe.

I absolutely love treasure hunting!

 

[jblyttle]

I've been trying to ID that beige and red one off and on for a while. I think that I have finally nailed it as a Keen Kutter.

 

[cityofthesouth]

I've been trying to ID that beige and red one off and on for a while. I think that I have finally nailed it as a Keen Kutter.

I can tell you that one that says Old Yank is also highly appealing to me as well - handle is sweet. Good lookin jb.