Tasmanian vs. Connie

[Bradenk1987]

What is the difference between a tasmanian pattern and a connecticut pattern?

 

[Square_peg]

I think a Tasmanian is a derivative of the Connecticut pattern. They tend to be a little blockier and have a shorter poll. But as you've realized they are very similar axes.

Tasmanian were usually made in 4 and 4-1/2 pound weights, sometimnes even heavier. Connies were typically made in 3, 3-1/2 & 4 pound weights.

 

[KiwiBloke]

Here you go

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Tassies can essentially be thought of as jumbo Connies with the eye pushed to the rear of the head.