American Made Hudson Bay Axe Thread, New and Vintage

[Alnamvet68]

This thread is dedicated to USA made Hudson Bay axes, new and Vintage. Post a photo of yours.

 

[rjdankert]

Not a full size axe if that is what you are looking for. But it's the only hudson bay I have.

http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears Tools/Norlund Co..html

Bob

 

[300Six]

Here's a 12 year old photo of a Walters HB version (manufactured in Hull PQ and (likely) then assembled and finished in Ogdensburg NY during the late 1950s/early 60s) that belonged to the son of the General Manager of Walters (Ed Hamel) who was involved with or ran the entire manufacturing operation from 1947 to 1973. The son wouldn't part with it for love or money so all I have are the camera shots that I took. Was the very first time I had ever come across a Hudson Bay, and I had been rubber-necking any and all axes already for 40 years!

 

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A couple.

 

[halfaxe]

My favorite Peavey Mfg. Co. Hudson Bay axe made prior to the Brewer Maine factory closing in 1923

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[halfaxe]

A Collins HB

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My favorite Peavey Mfg. Co. Hudson Bay axe made prior to the Brewer Maine factory closing in 1923

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Wow! That's really nice.

 

[Agent_H]

These aren’t near as nice as what’s posted here but since it’s an American made Hudson Bay thread…

This one is American I believe. It was painted red, had remnants of a label, and has the ridges in the eye that’s always a conversation starter (or conversation ender… )
Who made it? I can’t be sure but it seems to have the hallmarks of a Woodslasher or Collins. Might be recycled toaster as well...

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Kind of a boxy build to it.

Here is what I am deducing to be a Snow and Neally just given the factory steel wedge, weight stamp font and placement under the poll. This one was gifted to my brother who thoroughly enjoys it.

Hudson Bay-esque. Weird little job that was drifted upside down but seemed to be of really hard steel. It took some creative wedging to get it to stay on there. It came with a much shorter handle but got mated up with a Collins boy's axe handle that the head was smashed up on.

Don’t have this one any more but did find a picture of it.

Just for conversation/comparison.

 

[stephen5]

Some of my new hand-forged Hudson Bay axes.

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[Alnamvet68]

Some of my new hand-forged Hudson Bay axes.

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[stephen5]

Try this link:

http://www.north-river-custom-knives.com/custom-tomahawks-gallery.html

Scroll down to the bottom of the page

 

[300Six]

Try this link:

http://www.north-river-custom-knives.com/custom-tomahawks-gallery.html

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Nice. I see that this is a Canadian operation. Those HBs of your's look to be a faithful rendition. Was there are particular manufacturer or example that you modelled these on?

 

[stephen5]

Nice. I see that this is a Canadian operation. Those HBs of your's look to be a faithful rendition. Was there are particular manufacturer or example that you modelled these on?

I have an old Hudson Bay axe that I used for a model. Unfortunately it is unmarked. However, it is a rather simple design to reproduce.

 

[Alnamvet68]

Here's to Snow & Nealley, coming up on 152 years, and once again manufacturing what is arguably the finest off the shelf USA production Hudson Bay axe. 2016 will bring some minor changes, such as handles finished in BLO, heads free of lacquer and delivered with a coating of oil.

 

[graydad]

Well , Here's one of mine .

 

[nickzdon]

Nice! Where can I find more info on this?

 

[Camber]

Here is Brent Bailey's take on one...he elongated the eye a bit with the goal of making it more secure in the long run. 5160 at about 55-56 with hardened poll


Kind of a Maine axe bit profile...I said I wanted it as an all arounder...to split, and to handle frozen wood


Nice little centerline, if I understand the idea correctly:

 

[halfaxe]

I like that one Camber. What is the head weight and handle length?

 

[graydad]

Here's my Collins HB camp axe . It has a 22" haft .

 

[Camber]

Thank you. I think it's around 2.5...it's not light and but heavy. Length is around 26 if I remember right.