The shape is from the 1920s or earlier but the the stamp is generally only on axe that are much newer. The perforated HB overlapped the Circle H sometime between 1960 to 70. Or so I thought. I’ve only seen one other axe this old with the same stamp.
This is my favorite vintage axe among the ones posted here. Despite the fact that it is mine, I like how the age of it is uncertain and that it is NOS. It does not even have a factory edge.
I wonder who the bright spark was who first changed the pole and socket design to the current socket shape to prevent rotation..? Lovely to see a bit of history ..
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BenApril 29, 2017 at 9:16 pm
The shape is from the 1920s or earlier but the the stamp is generally only on axe that are much newer. The perforated HB overlapped the Circle H sometime between 1960 to 70. Or so I thought. I’ve only seen one other axe this old with the same stamp.
Cody LloydOctober 3, 2017 at 3:15 pm
I dream of one day being able to build my own house or cabin by hand and an axe like this would be handy as all get out!
Tim BladhOctober 3, 2017 at 3:20 pm
This is my favorite vintage axe among the ones posted here. Despite the fact that it is mine, I like how the age of it is uncertain and that it is NOS. It does not even have a factory edge.
Peter Conrad LeonginiOctober 3, 2017 at 3:25 pm
Solid!!!
ChrisOctober 3, 2017 at 3:42 pm
Cool axe. I bet that thing would wear you out after swinging it for a while.
Nicholas HaaseOctober 3, 2017 at 3:55 pm
Wow. I really want to find a vintage axe like this, re-handle it and hang it on my wall. Probably not above my headboard though.
AaronOctober 3, 2017 at 3:58 pm
Beautiful axe
Dave RobsonOctober 3, 2017 at 4:28 pm
That is an amazing hewing axe!
William TaylorOctober 3, 2017 at 5:39 pm
A little overkill for spoon carving!
William TaylorOctober 3, 2017 at 5:41 pm
Kinda overkill for spoon xarving!
robert dankertOctober 3, 2017 at 6:11 pm
Great axe !!!
PhilOctober 3, 2017 at 6:26 pm
What an axe!!
FrankOctober 3, 2017 at 6:29 pm
That’s beefy
FrankOctober 3, 2017 at 6:30 pm
That’s beefy.
NickOctober 3, 2017 at 6:58 pm
Be great for some cabin work.
Chester A MaksymowskiOctober 3, 2017 at 7:09 pm
Now that is very nice. I need it!
VicOctober 3, 2017 at 7:18 pm
Great axe
Kenneth seniorOctober 3, 2017 at 7:25 pm
This is my favourite axe!
MikeOctober 3, 2017 at 8:47 pm
A clear classic, love it
Brad butterfieldOctober 3, 2017 at 10:44 pm
Very nice
Troy TetreaultOctober 3, 2017 at 11:16 pm
Love these axes, feeling of solidness…
Troy TetreaultOctober 3, 2017 at 11:18 pm
Awesome!
Boyd Hamilton jrOctober 3, 2017 at 11:48 pm
Just Beautiful !!!!
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Galen BurrOctober 4, 2017 at 12:36 am
Every time I see one of these I want to build a house in the woods!
Morley GreeningOctober 4, 2017 at 2:03 am
Beautiful…
Chris (Newly berty)October 4, 2017 at 3:03 am
I wonder who the bright spark was who first changed the pole and socket design to the current socket shape to prevent rotation..? Lovely to see a bit of history ..
Hamish chatham-bideOctober 4, 2017 at 4:09 am
Every time I see one of these I want to build a cabin
Robert FairOctober 4, 2017 at 7:20 am
I would love to acquire a useful tool like this.
Robert FairOctober 4, 2017 at 8:02 am
Definitely built to last
Jason m wightmanOctober 4, 2017 at 1:29 pm
My favorite hewing pattern. I’ve been looking for a deal on one for a while.
JosephOctober 4, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Time to build a cabin in the bush of Alaska!
JakeOctober 4, 2017 at 3:14 pm
My grandfather gave me an old axe like this and it is awesome. Definitely my favorite style of vintage axe.
Mike MandichOctober 5, 2017 at 11:07 am
This is my favorite pattern.
Hadley WhittemoreOctober 5, 2017 at 3:15 pm
I wonder how many homes and cabins this axe has contributed to building. It’s amazing the history some of these pieces carry with them.
Kristopher brattlieOctober 6, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Beautiful even after nearly 100 yrs!
Chris PriorOctober 8, 2017 at 4:29 pm
The single most enduring of any human invention, brought forth to the epitome of function.
BartOctober 19, 2017 at 4:55 am
Nice!