Unidentified axe/hatchet axe-head stamped logo

[JHTRFowler]

I came across an axe-head which, to say the least, is in POOR POOR POOR shape, but the ID of the manufacturer intrigues me. It appears to be a fairly large double channel ring between the cheek and the poll. It also appears to have a CH.... inside the inner ring on the lower right.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Thanks

https://imgur.com/a/Ymc1FXK

 

[Yankee Josh]

Sorry man there's not enough there for me to even have a guess. Someone who has that etch may recognize those few letters there but even that is a longshot.
I feel your pain though believe me... I've got some where if it had just a teeeeensy bit more I could tell who made it. It's just a frustrating part of life now! Good luck man!

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

I came across an axe-head which, to say the least, is in POOR POOR POOR shape, but the ID of the manufacturer intrigues me. It appears to be a fairly large double channel ring between the cheek and the poll. It also appears to have a CH.... inside the inner ring on the lower right.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Thanks

https://imgur.com/a/Ymc1FXK

CAL???
Variation of Hoffman Hardware Co maker's mark?

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-vintage-collectible-hoffman-1872106443

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Sometimes taking a rubbing of the marking can help make it more readable. Not always, but it might be worth a shot.

 

[Hairy Clipper]

Just a crazy idea that used to crank on wrenches in a previous life. Has anyone ever tried Magnaflux? I realize it very useful for finding cracks and I have never tried it for surface irregularities. Might be worth a try to see what happens.