Identify the maker of an old axe

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Jim Fleming

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I am restoring an interesting axe I've found. It has no maker's name on it, but there is a well-stamped A 7 in the middle of the side of the axe head. It is a double-bit axe. The edges are each 4.5" long. The head is 8" long. It weighs 2.5 pounds. It was once painted red in the middle, and there are a few flakes of black enamel-like paint in the middle of the axe head. The eye has an interesting feature. There are two triangular ridges running on each side of the eye, and they were well stuck to the remnant of the handle. It is really good steel. I got this axe and two other Plumb brand hatchets from an estate. Every tool the old gentleman had was of high quality and well taken care of. Any idea of what brand of axe I have here?
 
The A7 and other variations of that impress/stamp have been found on True Temper brand axes - many times with the only other identifier being remnants of a sticker/label. The letter+ number stamp itself could mean a couple of things. Later Woodslasher models of axes were not struck with a name but rather just labelled with a decal.

The eye ridges were also a feature associated with True Temper axes - maybe not exclusively but enough that there is likely a connection. The red paint as well. A similar line was painted black. I like the unmarked Woodslasher line of axes - they are quality work tools.

Provided it isn't a worn full-size axe, the size you are talking about sounds like a cruiser.
Without a picture we have to guess.
 
You're receiving immediate and reliable answers here! The patent for eye ridges wasn't awarded until the early 1960s.
 
Agent_H said:
The A7 and other variations of that impress/stamp have been found on True Temper brand axes - many times with the only other identifier being remnants of a sticker/label. The letter+ number stamp itself could mean a couple of things. Later Woodslasher models of axes were not struck with a name but rather just labelled with a decal.

The eye ridges were also a feature associated with True Temper axes - maybe not exclusively but enough that there is likely a connection. The red paint as well. A similar line was painted black. I like the unmarked Woodslasher line of axes - they are quality work tools.

Provided it isn't a worn full-size axe, the size you are talking about sounds like a cruiser.
Without a picture we have to guess.
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Sorry, I am really new at this, plus am a technology dinosaur. I'll try to figure out how to get a picture uploaded.
 
About 28" is typical. You may find a decent one at your local hardware store. Many stores carry Link brand handles and for some reason their cruiser handles seem to be pretty decent where their full size handles are only mediocre.
 
I agree square peg their cruisers and boys ax handles are very thin and usually have a nice palm swell!! Link is a good brand most of the time lol
 
Agent_H said:
The A7 and other variations of that impress/stamp have been found on True Temper brand axes - many times with the only other identifier being remnants of a sticker/label. The letter+ number stamp itself could mean a couple of things. Later Woodslasher models of axes were not struck with a name but rather just labelled with a decal.

The eye ridges were also a feature associated with True Temper axes - maybe not exclusively but enough that there is likely a connection. The red paint as well. A similar line was painted black. I like the unmarked Woodslasher line of axes - they are quality work tools.

Provided it isn't a worn full-size axe, the size you are talking about sounds like a cruiser.
Without a picture we have to guess.
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I have some pictures now, but I am unable to find how to upload them to this thread. Can you assist?
 
Brian Rust said:
I agree square peg their cruisers and boys ax handles are very thin and usually have a nice palm swell!! Link is a good brand most of the time lol
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Thanks for the info. I found a double bit axe handle at the hardware store and it will fit with just a little rasp work.
 
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