Klein Logan Pick Mattock

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Picked up a pick mattock, with a K@L with a steer horn under it, stamped in. Original handle?, very light with Klein Logan stamped. Its either a Klein-Logan treasure or something else. My first post so be easy on me. I searched your forums and joined cause I'm not finding anything. I did read all the Klein-Logan ones but mines not stamped With the -. I am glad to be here in this community as I've used it for 2 years now for the wealth of knowledge. I also make blades. But so far nothing to contribute. I like using commercial vinegar to etch my Damascus. Boiling 15 min. Ok I contributed. ;-)
 
Absolutely. Sorry, was on mobile before but got on the PC to upload this. I appreciate it.
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Any info on this maker?
Some information from earlier posts:



1967
On November 20, 1967, Klein Logan was purchased by Woodings-Verona. This purchase resulted in the total merger of Klein Logan into Woodings-Verona and the total dissolution of Klein Logan as a legal entity. In the ensuing assimilation of the former Klein Logan employees into the Woodings-Verona plant,
the matter of the meshing of seniority rights came under dispute...
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/327/1400/1449599/

On November 20, 1967, Woodings-Verona purchased Klein Logan. Subsequently, Woodings-Verona notified the United Steelworkers that it intended to move the Klein Logan operations, including the Klein Logan employees, from Pittsburgh to Oakmont, Pennsylvania, the site of its principal plant.
Daily Labor Report - Issues 22-41 - Page 537
https://books.google.com/books?id=cABaAAAAYAAJ
1972 - ‎Snippet view

1968
For the present, Klein-Logan products will continue to be marketed by Woodings-Verona under the Klein-Logan name as in the past.


The Industry Leader Hardware Retailer - Page 206
https://books.google.com/books?id=fI1c1EKI4iUC
1968 - ‎Snippet view
Woodings-Verona Tool Works, Verona, Pa., has purchased Klein-Logan Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., manufacturer of industrial and construction tools. For the present, Klein-Logan products will continue to be marketed by Woodings-Verona under the Klein-Logan name as in the past.

1972
This is the Woodings-Klein-Logan brand found only on the top quality sledges produced by Woodings-Verona Tool...


Hardware Age - Volume 209, Issues 1-3 - Page 155
https://books.google.com/books?id=sN0TAQAAMAAJ
1972 - ‎Snippet view
Straight Pein STONE SLEDGE Weights: 8 to 16 ... This is the Woodings-Klein-Logan brand found only on the top quality sledges produced by Woodings-Verona Tool ...


Example from an old auction listing:

woodings-klein-logan-hammer-marked-13_1_99d14334c6b1c1cf5abdbbbf9a49581c.jpg



Some older history:
http://swingleydev.com/ot/get/159267/thread/#159267
 
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