The Mini Hatchet

Yes. I noticed that you had a Dayton version when all I've ever seen are Michigan patterns. That's a cool little axe.
 
the-accumulator said:
I finally got myself a mini: View attachment 2161832
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I own a smaller hatchet, but it's a poorly finished, boring wedge in mediocre condition. This one is sterile, but it's definitely a keeper! T-A
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I'm almost confident now that your Vaughan mini was probably sold as an LL Bean.
I'm not sure how long they offered them , but they also did a collectors set with a Bird & Trout knife in 2018.
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Looks like thrt even did a reproduction of the old decal.
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Hickory n steel said:
I'm almost confident now that your Vaughan mini was probably sold as an LL Bean.
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Hickory n steel said:
Here's a Tru-Test I found online, clearly another Vaughan.
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These and mine certainly look like they are related, but the corners of pole on mine seem more squared than those in the pictures. Mine looks more Dayton rather than Michigan. But that might just be the way Vaughan did it. Thanks for your input. T-A
 
Here, pictured next to my 10 oz Vaughan(?), is another mini, or maybe a micro, that I've had for longer than I can remember. It's ugly, poorly finished, unsharpened, and in as-found condition.
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I doubt it was ever meant to chop anything. Was it part of a child's tool set or maybe an oyster hatchet? The only thing it's got going for it is its tiny stature. Any guesses? Thanks, T-A
 
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It's obviously older, but I have seen a very similar modern hatchet of this size and shape.

have you ever seen those super cheap little stubby single handed hammers ?
around 10 years ago this local discount store ( like a harbor freight knockoff ) by my moms house had the stubby claw hammers the stubby ball peen hammers, and a stubby little hatchet with a head that was shaped just like this.











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I have a mini-Hawk (?) made by Paul Savage, of Ayr, Ontario, Canada. The head is 4 1/2 inches long, the cutting edge about 2 1/8 inches of 5160, and has a flat poll. The handle is 10 1/4 inches long, and shaped like a hatchet handle, made from Osage wood, and has a nice leather cover. Bought it for the best reason, I wanted it! John
 
John A. Larsen said:
I have a mini-Hawk (?) made by Paul Savage, of Ayr, Ontario, Canada. The head is 4 1/2 inches long, the cutting edge about 2 1/8 inches of 5160, and has a flat poll. The handle is 10 1/4 inches long, and shaped like a hatchet handle, made from Osage wood, and has a nice leather cover. Bought it for the best reason, I wanted it! John
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Got a picture ?
 
Old Axeman, Other than testing the edge on some Post-Its, no I have not used it. I have a Fiskars hatchet I use. Wrote to Fiskars in Finland years ago about their new (then) E-tool and they sent me two E-tools and a hatchet. I also have a hatchet I bought at a local gun show, for the princely sum of $5, think it could be a Wetterling, but cannot find any markings on it, and lastly I have my Billnas made axe for serious work. John
 
My minis:

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The Craftsmans are both on Ash handles that I made, the other is unmarked I have always presumed to be a Vaughn.
 
Travbud1 said:
My minis:

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The Craftsmans are both on Ash handles that I made, the other is unmarked I have always presumed to be a Vaughn.
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Nice examples, and nice handles.

How does the bit / cheek profile of your Craftsman branded Vaughan compare to your unmarked ( probably LL bean labeled ) Vaughan ?
They look about the same, but I know the Vaughans were once thicker and being the same as that Craftsman version could date it to some degree.
 
Hickory n steel said:
Nice examples, and nice handles.

How does the bit / cheek profile of your Craftsman branded Vaughan compare to your unmarked ( probably LL bean labeled ) Vaughan ?
They look about the same, but I know the Vaughans were once thicker and being the same as that Craftsman version could date it to some degree.
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To my eye I would call the two heads practically identical in profile. The Craftsman had a bit of toe wear when I got it so it is a bit thicker now, but they are very close.

The Vaughan(?) is on its original handle and I have the sheath as well. Were the LL Bean's branded on the sheath at all? Mine has no markings.
 
The Knives of Alaska Hunters Hatchet would be right up your alley. It's a tiny little thing made of S7 iirc. Great handle.. think it was barely a foot long overall.
 
Travbud1 said:
To my eye I would call the two heads practically identical in profile. The Craftsman had a bit of toe wear when I got it so it is a bit thicker now, but they are very close.

The Vaughan(?) is on its original handle and I have the sheath as well. Were the LL Bean's branded on the sheath at all? Mine has no markings.
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Scroll up a bit to post #464, the 2018 example with the knife did but the 2 older / vintage examples had no markings on the sheath.
I don't think Vaughan had the sheaths for any of them marked .
 
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