True Temper True American

[Operator1975]

True American is an old Mann Edge line - true temper own the rights to that name??

 

[M3mphis]

True American is an old Mann Edge line - true temper own the rights to that name??

That's what I was wondering???? Weird. You'd think if anyone had rights it would be with Truper....

 

[Operator1975]

Just got off the phone with customer service - the entire axe line is fully made in USA -

Didn't know about the hardness of the axe heads - but is calling me back.

I asked about the True American name - told them that was a Mann Edge line, bought out by Truper - so Truper should own it - if they then bought it off of Truper - nice lady stated she doubted there was any issues - or else Truper would be all over them - they are our only competition.

Interesting. If I get a call back I will let everyone know.

 

[M3mphis]

Mike, all the axe lines are made in USA or the entire True American line is fully made in USA?

Way to git'r done.

 

[Operator1975]

True American line only - supposedly out of Pa. Im finding out more.

 

[M3mphis]

Truper is their ONLY competition????? Interesting theory.

 

[Operator1975]

oh hold with customer service again - asking questions - no one knows.

 

[Operator1975]

Truper is their ONLY competition????? Interesting theory.

I think in total overall line, all lawn and garden stuff -

 

[Steve Tall]

True American is an old Mann Edge line...

Here's an example from Operator1975:

... a True American jersey - a true thick beast -

... true temper own the rights to that name??

"On Monday, February 27, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for TRUE AMERICAN by AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC., Camp Hill, PA 17011. The USPTO has given the TRUE AMERICAN trademark serial number of 85553169. The current federal status of this trademark filing is NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED. "

quoted from trademarkia.com
http://www.trademarkia.com/true-american-85553169.html

 

[Operator1975]

Ok got off the phone again with customer service - entire line is made in USA out of Falls City NB like Steve said - they come sharpened and ready to go. No sheath. No RC hardness yet - calling me back with that.

Interesting they own the patent name - I bet all the old patent names fell off and are available now - wonder who is going to bring back LEGITIMUS?

 

[markv]

why can't an axe company make a Cruiser?

buzz

 

[Steve Tall]

Barco still makes a cruiser axe in the USA:

I have been looking for a good cruiser size axe to review for some time now, and I finally found one that was worth the money. It is the Kelly Woodslasher, currently being produced by Barco Industries, who have owned the Kelly brands since 1987.

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Barco Industries Inc.
Axe Head Weight: 2.5 lb
Axe Length: 27 inches
Axe Head Material: Unknown carbon steel
Handle Material: Hickory
Cost: $56.00

...

 

[M3mphis]

Nice job, Steve. I was looking for that, but couldn't find it....I was looking for a BAHCO.

 

[Operator1975]

Rockwell on the True American line is 48-52

 

[fast14riot]

Good info! Also, a trademark is only as good as the lawyer you pay to defend it.


-Xander

 

[M3mphis]

Good info! Also, a trademark is only as good as the lawyer you pay to defend it.


-Xander

Are you a lawyer????!!!!

 

[fast14riot]

You gonna pay me?!

-X

 

[Square_peg]

Any reply from True Temper ?

Not a word.

 

[bearhunter]

why can't an axe company make a Cruiser?

buzz

WoodTrekker does a review of that Barco cruiser on his blog

 

[M3mphis]

Removed. Irrelevant.