Added May 3, 2018 to Yankee

 

Hults Bruk – 3.5lb Yankee Pattern – Pre 1988

I recently discovered that the old axe that I had carried and used for many years was not just any old hardware store axe. It originally belonged to my great uncle and I figure it was probably purchased in the 70’s. At some point the handle was replaced but was in need of a new one once more. I found a few places where blue paint was very faint. It looks to have the pre-88 cold HB stamp on one side and 1,5/3 1/2 on the other. I’m looking for any information on its original model so that I can find a replacement handle and sheath to restore it to its former beauty.
Thanks

1 Comment

  • JamesMay 3, 2018 at 12:57 pm

     

    This looks like the Yankee pattern (maybe Maine), but it looks like it has been re-profiled. The cold stamp puts the date of manufacture before 1988, but it’s hard to put an exact date. With a new handle that axe should last quite a while, you can find info on sizing a new handle here. http://hultsbruk1697.se/blog/2017/01/20/how-to-replace-a-hults-bruk-axe-handle/

    Thank for sharing!

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