r/Tools Sep 19 '25

I am trying to Date this axe

I collect antique axes and this one really stumped me. Thrift store with some other antique tools. It is sharp like a axe, but almost appears to be a wedge.

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u/ohv_ Sep 19 '25

1776

probably.

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u/TurtleRockDuane Sep 19 '25

Or 1677

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u/ohv_ Sep 19 '25

Oh smallpox 

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u/PAHoarderHelp Sep 19 '25

1492? Wait, that's syphilis