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    Posted 11 years ago

    whitman75
    (349 items)

    Just picked up this old hand axe. Really cool multi purpose tool with axe head stamped with 3 which I assume is for weight. Measures about 14in top to bottom and blade is 6in front to back. Just curious if someone can maybe help me get an idea on age or maker or model.

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    1. packrat-place packrat-place, 11 years ago
      That looks machine made to me, no hand forging marks. Looks like an old shingling hatchet, has a nail puller. Well used, that is for sure.
    2. walksoftly walksoftly, 11 years ago
      I agree with PR.
      I think someone used it to drive in more than shingle nails, the head shouldn't be mushroomed like that with normal use.
    3. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 11 years ago
      I agree with it being a shingling hatchet except this was probably also used to cut shake shingles. A standard shingling hatchet has a much smaller cutting edge. The mushroom is from hitting it with a hand sledge hammer to cut shakes. Not an old item and not terribly valuable.
    4. AzTom AzTom, 11 years ago
      I also agree, a shingling hatchet. The handle is wrong. The nail notch should be on the bottom side.

      I should be able to find you a photo from an old catalog if you want.

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