Support BladeForums! Paid memberships don't see ads! Is this one of the Collins Homestead (Mann) ax heads from the 70's-80's ? It was at the swap meet . Apologies only one photo. I passed as I didn't know if this was of desired steel quality or one of the "Mexico" heads ? Thank you . Charles https://imgur.com/a/DimqW
It's probably USA Mann which is better than an import but still not premium steel. The 'Homestead' was always a homeowner quality axe. Edit: I'm not saying they're not good. Just saying they're not great.
Square Peg ... I read a previous post where you mention "flat sides".... another reason I decided to pass. Thanks. Seller wanted $10.00. Charles
Thanks Square Peg. The handle had some life left in it... but, would be needing a re-hang sooner rather then later. I saw a True Temper Tommy axe that caught my eye....but, seller wouldn't budge on price.... $26.00 (head only)... too rich for my blood, but , really wanted it ! Thanks again. Charles
Support BladeForums! Paid memberships don't see ads! Definitely a Mann made axe. Probably okay, but not as good as a Collins made Homestead axe from the 60's and earlier. Never a premium axe to begin with.
