Collins and Co - Manufacturing Thread

No and yes. The majority of the time these items were meant for export to spanish speaking countries in South America. Mostly everything made in SA was machetes, hammers, basics, etc. If we are talking about an axe, virtually all were made in the USA.
 
Does anyone have any information on the Collins logo with the rectangle around it? I saw the picture of the Boy Scout hatchet caption dated 1926-1932. Was that the only years for that logo or was it used for a long time.Can it be narrowed down to a decade or so? Thanks just picked up a pretty nice double bit and half the fun is learning about it.
 
Complete newbie question I know, but here goes. I just bought a Collins double bit axe. Which way does it go on the handle? One side of the eye is slightly larger, that's the top right? The curve on one side is slightly more but that is opposite the large eye side. Any input is appreciated. Thank you!
 
Can anyone tell me anything about the age of this stamp

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Guineaman said:
Complete newbie question I know, but here goes. I just bought a Collins double bit axe. Which way does it go on the handle? One side of the eye is slightly larger, that's the top right? The curve on one side is slightly more but that is opposite the large eye side. Any input is appreciated. Thank you!
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Lol...
It must be a 'swamper' or ''peeling' pattern axe.
Do you have a pick?

Btw...
I'm not laughing at your question, it's just that those can be interesting to figure out sometimes which way their suppose to go.
 
bearhunter said:
Lol...
It must be a 'swamper' or ''peeling' pattern axe.
Do you have a pick?

Btw...
I'm not laughing at your question, it's just that those can be interesting to figure out sometimes which way their suppose
to go.
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I do have a cell phone pic. I'll try to get it posted tonight
 
bearhunter said:
Lol...
It must be a 'swamper' or ''peeling' pattern axe.
Do you have a pick?

Btw...
I'm not laughing at your question, it's just that those can be interesting to figure out sometimes which way their suppose to go.
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hope this helps:)
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Thanks :)
I think that in the first pic that its upside down, but I could be wrong.
We've had similar debates about these style axes before.
Maybe someone else will be around soon with a second opinion.

ETA...
That's a fine looking axe :cool:
 
Guineaman said:
Complete newbie question I know, but here goes. I just bought a Collins double bit axe. Which way does it go on the handle? One side of the eye is slightly larger, that's the top right? The curve on one side is slightly more but that is opposite the large eye side. Any input is appreciated. Thank you!
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I believe that you are right. The wider side of the eye was the top of the head. This allowed for your wedge to work for your axe. Giving it room to expand on the top side, providing a wedging action.

Tom
 
Yep, larger side of the eye is intended to go up. But with that pattern, you could reverse it. I'd just hang it with the longer tips up. And when those wear down then hang it the other way next time.
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Thank you all for your input. I'll post some pictures one day when it's back in shape. I just want to do it right and return a piece of heritage to a useable state, and learn a few things along the way.what are your thoughts on handle length?
 
Very informative. I cant help but wonder what is the difference in the metal and testing methods today (Truper Herramientas(Industries) in 2003)compared to what Collins made. If anyone knows I would be interested in hearing.
 
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