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[DirtDawg]

A little small for the class of cleaver usually called a hog splitter. Those are typically very large two-handed models with long handles, and are a slightly smaller size than beef splitters, which are the largest size.

Thanks a bunch for that information. Surely, I know nothing of the subject, as the only hog I've ever split has already been sliced and cooked. But I did feel obligated to share the information simply to keep the pot simmering.

 

[eveled]

A little small for the class of cleaver usually called a hog splitter. Those are typically very large two-handed models with long handles, and are a slightly smaller size than beef splitters, which are the largest size.

It would certainly be useful on a slightly smaller animal.

Maybe it’s a Piglet splitter.

 

[DirtDawg]

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Tinners hammers and welding hammerView attachment 3088596Carpenter axesView attachment 3088597
Drywall hammer
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Straight claw
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A rare concrete form hammerView attachment 3088601View attachment 3088602
Rock picks
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Ref: "A rare concrete form hammer" above,
This guy drives me nuts, but...

Hmmm? Food for thought.

Note to Administrators! I hope it's okay to post this link here. If not, just let me know and I'll take it down and behave myself.

 

[eveled]

Ha! I saw that! He did a nice job on it.

It does look like my concrete form hammer, but his is an adze?. Really interesting.



Big difference between this one and the Estwing is the width of the Adze. In the video you can see it is wider than the edge of a 2x6. Looks like a handy design. I’ve worked with guys who thought every straight claw hammer was an adze. Lol

Quite a transformation

 

[rjdankert]

Hmmm? Food for thought.

but his is an adze?

A Cheney adz hammer arrived at my house a couple of days ago.

Before and after a lick and a promise:


Side views:




Original patent:




Bob

On a bit of a side note Cheney information here:
http://jtc.net/hchc/

According to the author above, my adz hammer is a "type 2".
Advertisement for a "type 2" ca. 1936:

The above has an ebonized octagon handle. The "type 2" also used the "coke bottle" style.

Earlier in this thread a "type 3" was included in a post. I wanted to show it for comparison, but unfortunately the picture is in an undisclosed location and being held for ransom.

"Type 3" for comparison:

Bob

 

[DirtDawg]

Most recent arrival...
Estwing Camp Knife
It may not be the most handsome knife on the shelf, but it is sound, it simply adds to my accumulation of historical Estwing tools, and it didn't break the bank to acquire. I may end up replacing the leather - time will tell.

Brass guard and end cap.


I'm told this ad is from 1932. However, I cannot verify that.

 

[John A. Larsen]

Most recent arrival...
Estwing Camp Knife
It may not be the most handsome knife on the shelf, but it is sound, it simply adds to my accumulation of historical Estwing tools, and it didn't break the bank to acquire. I may end up replacing the leather - time will tell.

Brass guard and end cap.
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I'm told this ad is from 1932. However, I cannot verify that.
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Please show us the knife after you clean it up. John

 

[DirtDawg]

Please show us the knife after you clean it up. John

Oh No! The pressure is on now.
Will do John.

 

[rjdankert]

I can only remember having two Estwing tools. The first was a curved claw hammer with leather stacked grips (which I cannot find). Here is the second, purchased in the late 1970s:

From the Estwing website:

Bob

 

[Square_peg]

That is still the standard rock hammer of geologists today. But some will carry a 3-pound engineers sledge.

 

[DirtDawg]

Estwing Advertising - Volume 1

I've somehow found myself mired in a deep-dive of Estwing history.

Whew! Finding credible information on Estwing hammers, hatchets, and axes has turned out much more difficult than I had originally anticipated. It seems the folks at Estwing have no knowledge of their past products, at least none that they wish to share. My phone calls and emails have turned up nothing but vague responses.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not blaming anyone at Estwing for their lack of knowledge. After all, knowledge is gained by education, and it seems said folks have simply never had an opportunity to be educated on Estwing history. One cannot fault the individual for that.

With that being said, I'll share here some of what I've found regarding the Estwing brand over the years. Images are displayed in chronological order.

To my knowledge, all fall under Public Domain/Creative Commons guidelines.
Standby for Volume 2

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1924 - Hardware Buyer's Guide 1924 Scout Axe - Page 333


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1925 - Hardware Age 1925-12-17 Vol 116 Iss 25 Page 63-B


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1925 - Likely earliest date published - Half Hatchet - Cruciform
Ref: Cruciform tang shown in previous photo dated 1925-12-17


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1926 - Hardware Age 1926-03-18 Vol-117, Iss-11 Page 6


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1926 - Hardware Age 1926-03-18 Vol-117, Iss-11 Page 6 Cruciform Scout Ax - Close up


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1926 - Hardware Age 1926-5-13 Vol-117, Iss-19 Page 26


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1927 - Popular Science 1927-3-1 Page 81


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1927 - Popular Science 1927-4-1 Page 104


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1927 - Hardware Retailer - October1927, Page 113

 

[DirtDawg]

Estwing Advertising - Volume 2

Standby for Volume 3

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1929 - The Carpenter, Vol XLIX, 1929 No 1


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1929 - The Carpenter, Vol XLIX, 1929 No 2


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1929 - The Carpenter, Vol XLIX, 1929 No 3


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1929 - The Carpenter, Vol XLIX, 1929 No 4


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1929 - The Carpenter, Vol XLIX, 1929 No 5


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1929 - The Carpenter, Vol XLIX, 1929 No 6


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1932 - Farwell Hardware-St. Paul-Marble's 1932 Page 2873


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October 24, 1935


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1938 - W Bingham Co 1938-9-1 Page 5

 

[DirtDawg]

Estwing Advertising - Volume 3

Standby for Volume 4

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1942 - W Bingham Co 1942-1-1 Page 5


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1942 - W Bingham Co 1942-1-1 Page 6


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1942 - Hardware Retailer 1942-7-01 Victory Line, Product Section Page 230


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1942


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1943 - Hardware Age 1943-07-22 Commandos, Vol 152 No 2 Pg 100


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1947 - Hardware Age 1947-7-17 Volume 160 Page 85


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1948 - Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co. 1948 Page 7


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1948 - Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co. 1948 Page 7-C-T
Closeup


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1955

 

[DirtDawg]

Estwing Advertising - Volume 4

Standby for Volume 5

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1956 - Estwing Price List 1956-7-1


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1956 - Popular Science 1956-8-1 Page 222
Note! I've had this issue since 1960-61 time period. It was well read when I got it.


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1956


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NOTE! Tubular Construction

1956 - Estwing Mfg Co Tubular Hammers - Unknown Original Source, Internet Archives, Unsure of Exact Date


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Note! Tubular Construction
1956 - Popular Mechanics 1956-11 Tubular Hammers Page 89


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NOTE! Tubular Construction
1956 - Popular Mechanics 1956-10-1 Tubular Hammers Page 326


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[DirtDawg]

Estwing Advertising - Volume 5

I will follow up as I spot more of these.

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1958 - Hardware Retailer Buyer's Guide Page 641


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1960


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Estwing/Whitney Ad anomaly


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Estwing 1962


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Estwing/Whiney 1966


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1971


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1978

 

[DirtDawg]

I can only remember having two Estwing tools. The first was a curved claw hammer with leather stacked grips (which I cannot find). Here is the second, purchased in the late 1970s:

From the Estwing website:

Bob

And, before one heads to the moon, one must train.

 

[DaleS]

Wow, great work Dawg! Hard to believe there’s not more info available from the company considering their legacy. Keep up the good work.

 

[jfk1110]

Some cool old adds.........I remember seeing some of em back in the 70's in magazines my.old man read!!!!

 

[andybtruckin]

When did they stop putting the nail notch on the hatchets? I've got a couple with the notch but the new ones don't have it.

 

[eveled]

Outstanding compilation! Thanks for sharing your hard work.

It’s funny how we know more about the history of these companies than they do. KA-BAR is another example.