Calling Mr. Steve Tall! Or anyone else :)

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I was at my favorite pawn shop today and as I have mentioned before, he collects axes and other sharp things.
He showed me this wonderful old tool. It was in an old bag and was marked;
Dillon Snap on Kamp Kit.
Has a shovel, axe head and they all fit onto a nice handle with them all fitting into a Little bag.
It seems to be of good quality but gimmicky nonetheless.
Anyone with info would be helpful.
He asked if I could help him with some info on this nice old kit. And who better to turn too than you fellas ;)

Thanks!
 
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Sounds like a Max Ax type of thing. I had a like new max ax, but didn't really dig it. So passed it on to another member here.
 
Ford Treasury of Station Wagon Living - Page 125
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Dillon Kamp Kit. Axe or shovel. Bolt holds axe head in place. J. Chapman and Sons, 440 North Orleans, Chicago 10.

http://books.google.com/books?id=E8oEl4k3ExwC&lpg=PA125&dq=dillon%20kamp%20kit&pg=PA125#v=onepage&q=dillon%20kamp%20kit&f=false

Another mention, dating it to 1953:

Hardware age: Volume 172, Issues 7-13; Volume 172, Issues 7-13
books.google.com
1953 - Snippet view
Campers & Tourist, plus Everyday Uses at Home or on the Form I The Dillon 'slip- on' KAMP-KIT has a thousand uses . . . something everyone needs, and can definitely use. For the unexpected, carry the KAMP- KIT in your car or pickup.
 
A photo from Montana:

campkit.jpg
 
Thanks Steve! I did see that earlier in a search.
His is in better shape and has the bag which is in perfect condition.
Who knows, he may have found a real treasure.
He got it at an estate sale last week, it was just hanging on the wall and he said that he almost missed it.
 
I guess an older version of the modern Crovel. Looks awesome. I bet using it would be fun. Thanks!
 
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