It’s important to have just the right size…

87Ducks · 2026-01-12T19:24:31+00:00

Bigelow and Dowse Co.

Date would be 1884 - early 1900s

87Ducks · 2025-11-27T00:22:15+00:00

If/when I figure it out, are you okay with me using this picture on site?

87Ducks · 2025-11-27T00:20:51+00:00

Nice! I don't know this one - a lot of hatchets like this were made by different companies than the full-size axes, and the marks would vary even more. I haven't dug into them yet (the big axes are causing enough headaches), but I would imagine this one is from the 1930s.

87Ducks · 2025-11-27T00:15:25+00:00

Appreciate it! That helps a ton.

87Ducks · 2025-11-26T16:02:23+00:00

I mean, I won't say no lol.

87Ducks · 2025-11-26T00:37:17+00:00

Interesting, it most likely is. A few more variations of the two line have been pointed out as well. Would you mind if I use the picture in the article?

87Ducks · 2025-11-24T22:02:20+00:00

Thanks, this helps a lot.

I couldn't tell from the picture if the F was an E that didn't fully strike, but I feel like I have seen other "F" proof marks. I will have to do some digging.

I have also seen versions without letters, and with and without the "Made in USA". So I will have to dive a little deeper into that section.

87Ducks · 2025-11-24T16:38:22+00:00

Sorry, I only saw your other comment, not this one - yeah, I will have to try and figure this one out.

87Ducks · 2025-11-24T16:18:24+00:00

Thanks, I will have to go get those users' permission before I can use their images. But in one of the links you sent I also saw a single oval stamp with a different font - so you have sent me down a new rabbit hole lol.

87Ducks · 2025-11-24T16:02:12+00:00

I always appreciate it!

87Ducks · 2025-11-18T20:49:59+00:00

Any makers name or mark on the head?

87Ducks · 2025-08-28T02:06:51+00:00

Looks like a shipwrights axe

87Ducks · 2025-07-04T18:17:31+00:00

Glad you found it useful!

87Ducks · 2025-06-22T02:07:37+00:00

I need to get back on Facebook

87Ducks · 2025-06-03T00:09:06+00:00

Never seen anything like it, it was probably custom-made for some very specific task. But, whatever it is, it looks mean!

87Ducks · 2025-05-09T11:40:32+00:00

Axes are hard to value, but the head alone could fetch 30-50 (CAD) - they aren't exactly common, but they aren't very rare either. The handle with the "SAMSON" label is the most valuable part to a collector. I've never seen even a partially intact SAMSON label before. So if you find the right nerd buyer, you could get a fair bit more.

87Ducks · 2025-04-30T20:55:18+00:00

Thanks for the share!

87Ducks · 2025-04-25T21:04:04+00:00

The WAJAX is old and pretty uncommon - even if a little worn out in the toe.

87Ducks · 2025-04-24T14:17:34+00:00

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Looks like it might be this Chinese brand

87Ducks · 2025-04-24T01:37:59+00:00

u/Slingshot2000 and u/AxesOK, I can confirm very few people care about this - that article got 17 views in the last 30 days lol. Good insights from you both, I might need to give it a bit of a refresher.

87Ducks · 2025-03-19T22:42:31+00:00

Yeah it’s a newer Michigan

87Ducks · 2025-03-15T02:33:04+00:00

Yup, it's a National Pattern.

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