Wtb vintage axes

[PopPop]

Need a little more info and, yes, pictures. Likely it is a contract axe.

 

[Kahrnut]

D Deborah P Brazeal

 

[Deborah P Brazeal]

I have a vintage double bit axe,the blade is 9 1/2" across with the letter with 47under the W.The handle is 36" long. I will try to send photos.

 

[Kahrnut]

What are you axeing for it?

 

[Deborah P Brazeal]

I'm sorry to be so long posting again, I don't have any idea what to ask for the axe, but I have found another one at a local flea.What is a fair price to pay for one in fair shape?

 

[Deborah P Brazeal]

Thank you for the information.

 

[Deborah P Brazeal]

Need a little more info and, yes, pictures. Likely it is a contract axe.

Hello Pop Pop,what is a trader axe?

 

[PopPop]

I have not heard that term used before. It is possible that it means an axe made for a particular merchandiser. An example would be Sears and Roebucks axe or other retailer, having an axe made with their own label on it. It was a common practice among hardware stores in the early to mid 1900s. The practice applied to products of a wide variety, from axes to firearms.

 

[Deborah P Brazeal]

The axe I have has been called a contract axe.Is that the same as a trader axe,?I really appreciate your help as I know very little about vintage axes.I do however have a passion for old tools and love bringing them back to life.

 

[PopPop]

The axe I have has been called a contract axe.Is that the same as a trader axe,?I really appreciate your help as I know very little about vintage axes.I do however have a passion for old tools and love bringing them back to life.

I am not familiar with the term "trader axe".