Collins Hatchet

[87Burban]

Found this in my Dad's stuff. He worked for the forest service in northern California in the early 1950's, so I imagine that that is when he got it.

Overall from top of head to bottom of handle is about 13.5"

Blade edge is about 3 1/4 "

Any information on this?

Thanks.

 

[Trent Rock]

Looks like a standard Collins Axe Co. hatchet
I'm not sure how to date them
They are kinda, highly collectible on EBAY
I think mostly because they made WWII ones??
I think the military ones are marked "U.S."?
And I think Boy Scouts of America?
The ones with Legitimus are really collectible
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2950823


You got a nice find!!!:thumbup:

 

[Dusty One]

Some info on this site....
http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears Tools/Collins Pt. 1.html

 

[kvaughn]

Ive got a double bit axe with that same "Collins" in a rectangle and havent been able to date it with any success so far. --KV

 

[Trent Rock]

Ive got a double bit axe with that same "Collins" in a rectangle and havent been able to date it with any success so far. --KV

Every Collins I have run across had the same stamp/logo
Maybe they NEVER changed it
Saves on "stamping costs", right!??