True American Hatchet

[Luis Villarruel]

Anyone know about New York Central System (NYCS) 'True American' hatchets? I am unable to upload a photo, but it has normal appearing hatchet blade but on back has a claw hammer fork, like to pull nails. I presume it was simply part of a tool kit or set that traveled with the train or mobile tool shed? Provenance is it belonged to previous owners father who worked on the NYCS.

 

[A17]

True American is an axe line by the Mann Edge Co. More info on them can be found here. http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears Tools/Home.html

 

[Miller '72]

Anyone know about New York Central System (NYCS) 'True American' hatchets? I am unable to upload a photo, but it has normal appearing hatchet blade but on back has a claw hammer fork, like to pull nails. I presume it was simply part of a tool kit or set that traveled with the train or mobile tool shed? Provenance is it belonged to previous owners father who worked on the NYCS.

Any chance you can post up a picture or few of the True American Claw Hatchet? I am always intrigued to see and learn about these commissioned work horses of yesterdays industry.
Thank you