flintman50a
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Thanks to a more knowledgeable member, this axe appears to be kind of a transition piece manufactured as follows and explained in an old thread on BF:
"There was a period of time (1985-1990) when USM /Emhart Group owned True Temper, and perhaps they contracted with Mann (owner of Collins at the time) to make axes (some of which were relabeled by Mann and shipped as Collins)? This was not long after the Kelly Works axe factory closed..."
The single bit is in XF condition...Kind of a Connecticut pattern. Very little impact damage - very light marks. Original forge grinds very evident.
As found - all I did was strop the edge a little - not hair popping but wont take much...it's ready to work...nice old piece of history.
$50 bills to your CONUS address.
"There was a period of time (1985-1990) when USM /Emhart Group owned True Temper, and perhaps they contracted with Mann (owner of Collins at the time) to make axes (some of which were relabeled by Mann and shipped as Collins)? This was not long after the Kelly Works axe factory closed..."
The single bit is in XF condition...Kind of a Connecticut pattern. Very little impact damage - very light marks. Original forge grinds very evident.
As found - all I did was strop the edge a little - not hair popping but wont take much...it's ready to work...nice old piece of history.
$50 bills to your CONUS address.
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