fire axe marking

KeithRobicheux · Oct 20, 2016

I got a old fire axe, and I can't find anything on this mark. It was lightly struck on the right side, but it's definitely a C, with a wedge through the top. Some misguided fool once tried to hack saw the pick, but thankfully they only went an 1/8" in. I'm not sure how far I'll take the polish, or if I'm painting it or not, but this is the best straight handle I could get. Can anyone recommend a solid online handle seller?

Lieblad · Oct 20, 2016

nbhj.

Hickory n steel · Oct 20, 2016

Definitely a cou council tools, but I've never seen the particular stamp before.

KeithRobicheux · Oct 20, 2016

Lieblad said:
Thats Council Tool.
The "6" indicates six pounds what is minimum allowed per NFPA apparatus mounted fire axes.

Does you mean that the weird shape on the bottom of the six isn't a mistaken double stamp?

300Six · Oct 20, 2016

Previous info is sound and the stamp definitely looks to be a '6'. I dunno if very many folks are into collecting these but if you put a new handle on it and locate it somewhere handy in case of emergency it won't let you down if that day ever comes.

Danketch · Oct 20, 2016

As far as handle sources, their aren't many online. A quick search of the site will reveal a few. I have personally picked up 4 from House Handle (un-lacquered) and they have been fine, no issues so far, 6 months in.

Lieblad · Oct 20, 2016

Thats clearly residue of a mis-strike"6". The press operator simply tried again.

KeithRobicheux · Oct 21, 2016

Thanks guys. After I googled it, I realized that C is council's current logo.