It followed me home (Part 2)

CedarEater said:
I went to help my brother-in-laws family move a couple days ago and my wife found this abused hatchet head out by their wood pile. It was her grandfather's hatchet and it rode home in my truck. It is a 1942 American Fork & Hoe Co. hatchet that is stamped with the military U.S. on it. It should clean up and will get a custom new haft eventually and probably be a birthday present for my step son next year.



My apologies for the crappy picture taken with my phone.
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CedarEater, I have one that looks very similar.
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I guess they have soft polls, or else Uncle Sam didn't teach folks not to use them as hammers. I think I can flatten mine down a little bit.
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Since most of the heads I have floating around are American (while I'm not :) ), I pulled the trigger on these two (both 1kg, that would make them 2.25 lbs, so boy's axe territory):

An Ochsenkopf "Harz" pattern which, while traditional, for some reason I never see in older/vintage axes. This would be the first one. I always fancied the look...you know, Germans actually designing something not only functional but graceful as well...mind-blowing...so I had to have it:

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- and an Iltis [L.E.] "Europe" pattern (not "Black Forrest" as I initially said); that deep hardening line was too much to resist (this being a mono-steel head):

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I don't recall it, either, TBH, but I didn't pay that much attention. Wish it'd help with the dating, but I don't think so.
 
Kevin Houtzager said:
Well, I can help you a bit: They weren't used before the end of World war 2 as far as I know, an I also believe not after 1970's. So that would mean 1950-1970?
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About that acorn stamp, I believe it's called the "Prüffeichel" (test acorn?) which could have been used into the 2000s, according to this:

"Originally all successfully tested forestry equipment from the Forest Inspection Committee (FPA), founded in 1949, was provided with a uniform seal of approval - the so-called "Prüffeichel". In order to better integrate the test work into the overall work of the KWF, the FPA decided in 2005 to redesign the FPA certification mark to include the KWF utility label."

The updated mark which still includes an "acorn":
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KWF profi (professional)
The test mark has been awarded since 2010. It replaces the previously used "KWF utility value" symbol and the older FPA symbol. The new character is identical in content. Forestry equipment, which are awarded this certification, meet the high standards of professional forestry work. They undergo the complete use value test, are demonstrably safe, ergonomic, environmentally friendly and economical. In addition, they have proven their suitability for use in twelve-month practical assignments.

all translated from Wikipedia
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuratorium_für_Waldarbeit_und_Forsttechnik


Page 5 of a recent catalog from Ochsenkopf shows a picture of the new logo and says this:
"...Das neue Prüfzeichen „KWF-Profi“ ersetzt das ältere FPA-Zeichen „Eichel“ – seit über 50 Jahren das Markenzeichen für geprüfte Forsttechnik."
which translates to
"The new test mark "KWF-Profi" replaces the older FPA-sign "Acorn" - since over 50 years the trademark for certified forestry technology."
https://www.ochsenkopf.com/fileadmin/Material-Bilder/Kataloge/3001571_Kat_OCH_GRS_DE_16.pdf

That same page of the Ochsenkopf catalog also explains the "Dreipilz" (3 mushrooms) mark, saying this (translated):
"The quality mark "Dreipilz" stands for the processing of high-quality steels in conjunction with ongoing controls of Test and Testing Institute (VPA) in Remscheid."
 
A couple of things followed me home. First is the world's quickest and worst rusting tool. This pair of pliers sat in a truck my brother brought home a month or two ago since 199-. This afternoon after moving the truck we discovered this amongst some stuff that came out of the cab. (bonus points to whoever can guess the approx. year of the truck by the door and gas tank) Next are some handles I hoped would be in what did you rehang today but between restoring the chevy the pliers were in and school it didn't happen. Plus it looks like this outside and my workspace is outside as well. I now have handles for my TT pulaski, Clean Cut, 15lb sledge, and Hart califonia framer. And last but not least, a neighbor followed me home with his alaskan sawmill to turn that log into a future "hand hewn looking" wraparound mantle.
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Brought this home from an estate sale last week. Haven't been able to identify it yet but I think it's a piece of kitchen cutlery. It's made by Landers, Frary & Clark, Aetna Works, New Britain, Conn.
18" long.

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Anyone know what this is called? Some sort of tenderizing fork?
 




Finally got to put a check mark on my long list of wants. This slick was found at a “craft show” my wife dragged me to. Obviously I just went because I knew she would like it and I drag her to flea markets and garage sales all the time. Luckily there was a small flea market set up at the end of the craft show. It is a “Bindley Howard” brand. I have never heard of it but it is around 4 pounds and it is laminated steel. I turned a quick oak handle for it and sharpened it. That curly oak didn’t stand a chance hahah. Thanks for lookin!!
 
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A couple of things followed me home. First is the world's quickest and worst rusting tool. This pair of pliers sat in a truck my brother brought home a month or two ago since 199-. This afternoon after moving the truck we discovered this amongst some stuff that came out of the cab. (bonus points to whoever can guess the approx. year of the truck by the door and gas tank) Next are some handles I hoped would be in what did you rehang today but between restoring the chevy the pliers were in and school it didn't happen. Plus it looks like this outside and my workspace is outside as well. I now have handles for my TT pulaski, Clean Cut, 15lb sledge, and Hart califonia framer. And last but not least, a neighbor followed me home with his alaskan sawmill to turn that log into a future "hand hewn looking" wraparound mantle.
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I'd be tempted to try some electrolysis on those pliers just out of sheer curiosity of what's actually left :). I guess I have way too much free time on my hands :).
 
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