Interesting development with Ames TrueTemper

FortyTwoBlades

FortyTwoBlades

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Looks like they've rolled out a series of USA-made axes. I'm not sure what the quality is (probably not anything especially earth-shattering) but it's nice to see a concerted effort by the company to put out a focused and marketed USA-made line again. A lot of their products were made in the US still, but not really advertised under a specific branding to indicate it clearly.
 
I think that's great. But I'd still like to know what type of steel they're made from and how hard they are. I've emailed them twice asking for details and never received a response.
 
They have been around since last year. Made out of the Midwest. I put the specs in the original thread. Notice they got the patent on true American name....
 
Yeah I'm not surprised at all. Still nice that there's another axe factory in the 'States even if it's just low-grade hardware store fare. :)
 
I remember last years thread. Thanks for bringing this back to the light. I'll have to keep my eye out for them at the local hardware stores. If I can find one local, I'll pick it up and give it a whirl.
 
I've looked at several. The cost is low so the quality is also low. The handles were functional but nothing to brag about. If I remember correctly, wasn't the hardness a little low? I think this ax is good for all around use, certainly the dirty jobs. If you want to show your ax off and hang it on the wall get one of the Velvicuts. If you are going to grub roots or cut sod this is the way to go. Just take a course mill file with you.
 
I think it's a good thing overall for the axe industry as it indicates that the hardware store market is willing to support USA made versions of the Mexican/Chinese fare. May not be a big step, but it's an important one I think.
 
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