Been awhile since I posted some new finds. I've got a bunch of stuff I've just been busy now that I'm back to work!
Got some old catalogues! The Bigelow and Dowse catalogue I already shared but I'll throw a few pics of it in anyway.
Early 1900's B&D catalogue and a 1930 Brades book of color prints of their full line of tools at that time.
Here's the axes from thr Brades book;
Another couple catalogues. The Trout hardware (Chicago) is from the early 30's. It has 25 pages of axes so I won't post all of those but here's some. And the 1927 Vaughn and Bushnell reprint is pretty fun to look at too.
My plumb mast axe is identical(as in it falls in the parameters as advertised) to the one advertised. Even has some original gold bronzed finish left!
My newest axe, while unmarked, is an American AX. I've never seen another company with these style bevels;
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I was excited to find a pitted one as I have a particular build in mind that involves a real pitted axe. Back to the book!
And a few from the V&B. My minty Vaughn claw hatchet isn't a super steel but it's super just the same..
I always enjoy looking at pictures of axes in these old books so I figured I'd share some. Have a good one guys!