Name that pattern

[Maine20]

I’ve never seen one like this.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

It's a narrow sleeper pattern.

 

[Maine20]

It's a narrow sleeper pattern.

I guess that must be what it is. I took another look at the listing, It’s a 2 pound head with original handle. Searched around online and was unable to find another one like it. It’s an interesting piece, too bad it’s out of my price range.

 

[Miller '72]

Name that pattern. Sounded like a good game.

I have been comparing this morning, wanting to label my new axe one way or an other.

Left to right if anyone wants to throw in on my days obsession...Name That Pattern

 

[Yankee Josh]

It's a narrow sleeper pattern.

Good call. Ya beat me to it! I knew that one too... I don't have one yet but for some reason I remembered the pattern. It's an interesting one maybe that's why.

 

[A17]

Name that pattern. Sounded like a good game.

I have been comparing this morning, wanting to label my new axe one way or an other.

Left to right if anyone wants to throw in on my days obsession...Name That Pattern

I'll bite. I know I've seen the first before but I can't remember what it is, worn connie, ?, worn michigan, connie. Here's a possibility for the middle one.

 

[Square_peg]

Dayton, wide bit Dayton, Dayton, Michigan, wide bit Dayton.

 

[Fmont]

I was going to say Yankee - Connie - Dayton - Michigan - wide Dayton

 

[Miller '72]

I figured them as
Dayton, Connecticut, Connecticut, Michigan, Connecticut

 

[ithinkverydeeply]

I'll bite. I know I've seen the first before but I can't remember what it is, worn connie, ?, worn michigan, connie. Here's a possibility for the middle one.

“A possibility for a middle one.”
How bout this picture of a Delaware, wedged between a Connie and a Dayton? (C.1927)

 

[Yankee Josh]

“A possibility for a middle one.”
How bout this picture of a Delaware, wedged between a Connie and a Dayton? (C.1927)

I've wondered that too about the Delaware pattern. But the question then is; did the manufacturer produce the Delaware pattern? As far as I've been able to tell neither Snow and Neally nor Emerson Stevens did. I think wear makes it near impossible to tell sometimes. Unfortunately...

 

[garry3]

Name that pattern. Sounded like a good game.

I have been comparing this morning, wanting to label my new axe one way or an other.

Left to right if anyone wants to throw in on my days obsession...Name That Pattern

Does that second one have a makers mark?

 

[Miller '72]

Does that second one have a makers mark?

Yes, from Left to Right...
1.Red Seal, Collins
2.Collins Legitimus
3.Old Yank
4.Collins
5.Kelly Hand Forged

 

[garry3]

Yes, from Left to Right...
1.Red Seal, Collins
2.Collins Legitimus
3.Old Yank
4.Collins
5.Kelly Hand Forged

The pattern is very similar to a Powell I own. It's also a lot like some of these but perhaps not in cross section ...https://www.libertyrifles.org/research/uniforms-equipment/original-tools

 

[Miller '72]

Thank you. That was an informative and very interesting piece to read G garry3

Even just locally where I am, I would love a good metal detector and a day to wonder in a few spots off the map but known to us yocal locals.

 

[A17]

At a friends in Idaho he told me he had literally kicked up axe head and a friend has a pile he's found while plowing that I'll get to see next time I'm up there. Apparently all around where they live was a number of logging camps (all within walking distance of there house) so axe heads are plentiful. I hope you are that lucky, Miller '72 .

 

[Miller '72]

At a friends in Idaho he told me he had literally kicked up axe head and a friend has a pile he's found while plowing that I'll get to see next time I'm up there. Apparently all around where they live was a number of logging camps (all within walking distance of there house) so axe heads are plentiful. I hope you are that lucky, Miller '72 .

No, nothing as lucky as that. I was thinking just to uncover an old relic from perhaps even as far back as the revolution. We had at least a couple troop staging areas here as the town and state militias would gather before marching out.

I really like what your getting into in Idaho though. Can't go wrong with a pile of axes

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I'd call that lineup:

1) Dayton
2) Connecticut
3) Wide Bit Dayton/Delaware
4) Michigan
5) Wide Bit Dayton/Delaware

In a number of catalog pattern images I've seen the original manufacturer list the Wide Bit Dayton and Delaware as interchangeable names for the same pattern. This includes the 1925 True Temper patterns page shown in An Axe to Grind.

It's also worth noting that the heads are all worn to the point where positive identification is difficult since a lot of the characteristics of a pattern are in the shape of the bit, and if that's not preserved during the course of its use it can "lose its identity" to a degree. The Michigan, for instance, has a pointed heel and toe to the bit, as the rounded corners have been sharpened back far enough to completely eliminate them, and is chiefly identifiable by its distinctive rounded poll.

 

[grafton]

I’ve never seen one like this.

This was listed in the catalogs as Bean’s Half Sleeper Axe.

From the 1939 Fall catalog:

“A new style Axe made especially for us by the same Maine manufacturer that makes our Hudson’s Bay Axe shown above. it is similar in construction except a little heavier and has much wider pole that holds handle very firm. This type is extremely popular in northern Maine for cutting bushes and small trees. Has heavy elk leather shield and fine sharpening stone as shown, for keeping axe sharp, also for carrying on belt. Length 24 1/2”. Weight 33 oz. Price $2.10 postpaid.”

 

[Maine20]

This was listed in the catalogs as Bean’s Half Sleeper Axe.

From the 1939 Fall catalog:

“A new style Axe made especially for us by the same Maine manufacturer that makes our Hudson’s Bay Axe shown above. it is similar in construction except a little heavier and has much wider pole that holds handle very firm. This type is extremely popular in northern Maine for cutting bushes and small trees. Has heavy elk leather shield and fine sharpening stone as shown, for keeping axe sharp, also for carrying on belt. Length 24 1/2”. Weight 33 oz. Price $2.10 postpaid.”

Nice! Thanks. I wonder how long and how many were made. Thinking they must be fairly rare, it’s the only one I’ve seen.