vintage boys axe head in a single bit Michigan pattern?

plumberroy

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Is there a vintage Michigan pattern single bit axe in a 2-2.5 lb boys axe size? My favorite sentimental axe is a Michigan pattern. My Cruiser weight double bit is Michigan pattern. Once I started learning about axe patterns I discovered Michigan pattern is the only pattern in both single and double bits. Last Christmas my wife got me a 3.5 lb Collins Michigan pattern single bit . A boys size Michigan pattern would be great to have
 
plumberroy said:
Is there a vintage Michigan pattern single bit axe in a 2-2.5 lb boys axe size? My favorite sentimental axe is a Michigan pattern. My Cruiser weight double bit is Michigan pattern. Once I started learning about axe patterns I discovered Michigan pattern is the only pattern in both single and double bits. Last Christmas my wife got me a 3.5 lb Collins Michigan pattern single bit . A boys size Michigan pattern would be great to have
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There's a ton of them! I've got several myself. Here's one;15645329838334835327326593985346.jpg A craftsman on the original stick. The wedge and half wedge are available in sb and db as well. But I know what you mean. The western pattern appears to be a double sided Dayton. At least that I can see. I'm sure you'll find a Michigan boy's axe soon!
Edit; I'm not sure how this works but I'd be open to trading you for something if you're interested? The toe is slightly worn as I didn't reprofile this one just sharpened the edge that was there. There's also a slight bend to the haft but that's rectified easily. Here's a few more;15645334912849002721611754932081.jpg 15645335764394090059952929859970.jpg 15645336025187986804924152896963.jpg 15645337185747561467808276239613.jpg 15645337558843168941882480391760.jpg
Let me know man! Trading sounds like fun. I have yet to do it!
 
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Michigan and Dayton are the only Boy's axe head patterns I have ever found. Has anyone (J B) ever found a Jersey, Kentucky, Rockaway, or any Boys axe with lugs?
 
jblyttle said:
Craftsman is a good one to look for in this size and pattern. Good quality and reasonable price.
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This is one of my favorite axes. Original haft with a nice swell.

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Square_peg, I don’t know if this was the one you were thinking of but it’s just shy of 3lbs and has a boys axe eye.

Agent_H said:
3lb Duquesne Jersey pattern with a boy's axe eye on a 28". New truck/use axe to replace the beloved Red Ridge Eye.

Duquesne Boys Axe (17) by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Duquesne Boys Axe (6) by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Duquesne Boys Axe (4) by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Duquesne Boys Axe (2) by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Duquesne Boys Axe (12) by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Duquesne Boys Axe (9) by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

It feels good.
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Old Axeman said:
Michigan and Dayton are the only Boy's axe head patterns I have ever found. Has anyone (J B) ever found a Jersey, Kentucky, Rockaway, or any Boys axe with lugs?
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Hudson Bay
Wedge Pattern
Fireman's
I think this one was sold by JB
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https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-oakland-maine-wedge-boys-axe-1883412540
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https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-mann-fireman-axe-boys-axe-1967487181
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-collins-small-boys-size-1840342931
 
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That axe of quintons sure is a nice one, too bad about the polishing of the head and the blue paint but he did great work on the haft and sheath for sure.
 
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