Charter Oak Handles?

[G-pig]

Ive had this handle for a while, it came with an axe I bought. Nice shape, albeit a bit warped. The striking part is how *incredibly* thin it is at a smidge under 3/4 of an inch thick. Has a nice shape and will accept some bending to make it easier on the chopper. It is made of white Oak instead of the usual hickory, which is interesting considering the name Charter Oak. I was wondering if anyone else had come across any of these? There seems to be a connection to Collins but not much else on the web at first glance.

 

[Steve Tall]

Yesteryearstools.com says that Collins had a label called "Charter Oak"

http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears%20Tools/Collins%20Pt.%201.html

Another possibility could be the "Charter Oak Handle and Lumber Company":

 

[Miller '72]

I can't think of a more fitting thread to revive for my post.


This is my charter oak handle story.

Stamped charter oak, with an acorn! I have been patiently waiting a charter oak dbl for years!!

This dbl bit head came to me off ebay in the last 2 months...without a fight

3½lb head
4½lbs total
31¾" long
Hand filed
Oak Handle
Birch Wedge
Poplar filler at the tongue



And the Charter Oak Trio:

Dbl Bit
Connecticut
Wedge Banger Bevels Dayton

NFS

Thanks for looking