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Did you use the cat for a sharpness test?
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Did you use the cat for a sharpness test?
That's a good buy. Where in NE are you?
Yes. It is a 3lb True Temper World's Finest. Unfortunately the handle has 90 degree orientation and a few splits forming. But the head is near perfect.
Let me know if that thing needs a new home. Is it thin bitted like a typical 3lb Connie or Jersey might be? Or more compact and wedgy?
Picked this head up for the hefty some $1 sawbuck. Any ideas on makers? I can see THE? Maybe the Collins company? As usual any help will greatly astound me!![]()
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Some of those old brush hooks have amazing handles. That one might make a nice pattern.
Today's haul. The brush hook is cool, It's and older Collins Hartford Cast Steel Legitimus. The Flint Edge Connie is nice too.
No sir besides the "the" been looking into the possibility of it saying Panther. But haven't been able to find a pic of a double bit with a stamp. I couldn't figure out that near the eye either.Couple days late on this one but what is that marking near the eye? Can't tell if it's one number like an 8 or 3 or two separate numbers. Other than that and the other marking shown is there any other markings like a weight stamp or one on the other side of the eye?
I am also curious about PANTHER axes. I'm not sure I understand the above reply.No sir besides the "the" been looking into the possibility of it saying Panther. But haven't been able to find a pic of a double bit with a stamp. . .
If you look at the pic of the full head you can see the marking. That's another reason I have been trying to find a picture for comparison. Like understanding the many mysteries of world. This may be another that will go unanswered.Panther doesn't fit for me - depending on what the orientation of that stamp is. If the photo is oriented along the center axis (bit to bit) then the 'Panther' or whatever is skewed off to the 9 o'clock side of the circle. I think the manufacturer would put it at 12 o'clock. I suspect that there are letters missing after the the*.
Picked this up at a flea market today. Don't see many 3lb Kelly western double bits. 15 bucks is cheap. The handle is trashed but I can re purpose it for a smaller tool.
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Someone (PO I would presume) had a most unusual approach to trying to tighten-up a hang! Beat on, and fold in the back of the eye. It's gonna be a bit of work to recover this and not something I'd look forward to.