Id axe Stamped usa 4?

[Unaballer]

I am working on getting more photos but i am trying to buy my first axe. I found this one locally and want to know if it is decently priced at 50$ Guy says it is stamped USA 4 but i am trying to get more photos and info. Any help would be great THANKS

 

[FLINT77]

I'm not yet convinced that I would spend $50 on it. The handle doesn't look like anything special - probably a recent(ish) replacement.

probably a perfectly fine and serviceable axe, but similar or better can be had for less.

What is your intended use? that could also determine which axe is worth your time and money

 

[phantomknives]

Neither does the head, flat cheeks.
I wouldn't do it for 50

 

[npace]

Keep looking you can find better named axes for less money pretty readily. Although more pics would help.

 

[Agent_H]

Relatively newer Council Tool 4# Rail Splitter or Woodings Verona equivalent line?
It was used with the sticker intact for a while and the head cleaned, handle wiped, maybe even the head reset?
Probably not a bad tool.
Just going on outward appearances...

 

[Unaballer]

Thank you to everyone for the quick replies. Guy has decided to ignore my requests for more photos of the axe head. But if it is What y'all think it may be. Then it seems to be a 45$ Axe brand new. No need to pay more for less. THANKS!

 

[Square_peg]

or Woodings Verona equivalent line

That's my guess, Woodings Verona. Maybe a 90's axe. Should be decent. Same as a modern Council.

 

[Unaballer]

Here are more photos.

Some one let me know if they think it's worth 50$ more likely 40$ with a little haggling lol.

 

[Meek1]

Here are more photos.

Some one let me know if they think it's worth 50$ more likely 40$ with a little haggling lol.

Unless you are particularly sold on that axe. You can find better for less money. Depending on where you are located, I would utilize different resources. CL is great, but there are alternatives. You can find a perfectly good kelly for 5 to 10 dollars most of the time at garage sales or estate sales. And in an antique store they are usually 25 to 35 if priced right. Not saying you won't see them for 50 to 60. But that is a turn off for me. There are plenty of them out there. If I was going to spend 50 it would be on something embossed that I really had the bug for. If I just needed an axe I would find one for 5 to 10 dollars and make it new again. There are enough folks on here that would be excited to share their wealth of knowledge with someone restoring an old axe. Just my two cents. I wish you the best of luck no matter what you decide.

 

[Meek1]

Relatively newer Council Tool 4# Rail Splitter or Woodings Verona equivalent line?
It was used with the sticker intact for a while and the head cleaned, handle wiped, maybe even the head reset?
Probably not a bad tool.
Just going on outward appearances...

Dang, nice call on the Woodings. You are good at this game!!

 

[Unaballer]

Unless you are particularly sold on that axe. You can find better for less money. Depending on where you are located, I would utilize different resources. CL is great, but there are alternatives. You can find a perfectly good kelly for 5 to 10 dollars most of the time at garage sales or estate sales. And in an antique store they are usually 25 to 35 if priced right. Not saying you won't see them for 50 to 60. But that is a turn off for me. There are plenty of them out there. If I was going to spend 50 it would be on something embossed that I really had the bug for. If I just needed an axe I would find one for 5 to 10 dollars and make it new again. There are enough folks on here that would be excited to share their wealth of knowledge with someone restoring an old axe. Just my two cents. I wish you the best of luck no matter what you decide.

Awesome thoughts. I do kinda just need a decent axe. Just seeing if this happened to be anything special. Since it is not. I do be looking for cheaper alternatives that I can restore/use. Thank you.

 

[npace]

Meek1 hit couldn’t have said it any better.