So I just really begun to get in to axes and purchased a Wetterlings Bushman for my camping and backpacking adventures. Anyway, I was visiting my parents today and while I was there it occurred to me that my Dad (he's 80) might have some old vintage stuff laying around. I started poking around his workshed and found these three guys. I know you fellas dig these old things so I took some photos. Maybe you guys could shed some light on them for me as I really have no clue how old they are or anything.
The first one doesn't have a haft. It says KEYSTONE MFG CO. and right underneath that it says SOLID FORGED STEEL. No other markings that I can see except for the big S on the cheek. Cutting edge length is 4-3/4" and head length is 7 inches.
Here's a small guy. The only markings I see is a big "U.S." right under the poll. The cutting edge is 3" and length of head is 5". Handle is 15-1/2".
And finally the big one. It is marked U.S.A. under the poll and then TRUE TEMPER FLINT EDGE KELLY WORKS. It has a cutting edge of 4-7/8 inches and head length of 7-1/2 inches. It is on a 34-1/4" haft. I like this one and it appears to be in the best condition of all three. A few tiny chips on the edge but nothing that can't be easily worked out. The poll is pretty good too.
My father's days of swinging an axe are over and he said I can keep them. I'm thinking of cleaning them up and see what I can do with them. Any advice would be great. Thanks fellas.
The first one doesn't have a haft. It says KEYSTONE MFG CO. and right underneath that it says SOLID FORGED STEEL. No other markings that I can see except for the big S on the cheek. Cutting edge length is 4-3/4" and head length is 7 inches.

Here's a small guy. The only markings I see is a big "U.S." right under the poll. The cutting edge is 3" and length of head is 5". Handle is 15-1/2".


And finally the big one. It is marked U.S.A. under the poll and then TRUE TEMPER FLINT EDGE KELLY WORKS. It has a cutting edge of 4-7/8 inches and head length of 7-1/2 inches. It is on a 34-1/4" haft. I like this one and it appears to be in the best condition of all three. A few tiny chips on the edge but nothing that can't be easily worked out. The poll is pretty good too.


My father's days of swinging an axe are over and he said I can keep them. I'm thinking of cleaning them up and see what I can do with them. Any advice would be great. Thanks fellas.
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