Semantics or actual differences?

[Buzzard217]

I have come across a couple true temper axes with similar names and was wondering if you guys knew of any differences other than the names themselves.

True temper - perfect, kelly works
True temper - kelly perfect
True temper - perfect

Any ideas?

 

[Section10]

I suspect they were probably just made at different times. As for any real differences, I doubt it.
Jim

 

[Steve Tall]

It's a confusing mix of trademarks, acquisitions, and model names.

From YesteryearsTools:
"The A. F. & H. Co. used the TRUE TEMPER name in conjunction with the name Kelly for a number of years and in 1949 the company formally became known as the True Temper Corp..."

That's only a small part of the story.
More can be found at
http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears%20Tools/American%20Fork%20%26%20Hoe%20Co..html

The "Perfect" model has the bevels.

Today, the Ames company sells True Temper axes, and new "Kelly Perfect" axes are now being sold by Barco.

 

[M3mphis]

What Steve said. Nice job, Steve.

 

[Operator1975]

Different time frames, and mostly advertising as well.

Though I do believe the "Perfect" name, while mostly seen with bevels, was on some axes without bevels later on - a merchandising strategy to cash in on the name and reputation? Perhaps. Hard to say. I have a hatchet with no bevels, but that really doesnt count.