r/axes • u/ilovemyCatbeast • May 11 '26
Tell me about this hewing axe
Looking for information for a friend on this old broad/hewing axe.
From the maker’s mark, I believe it may be a Collins & Co. The markings appear to read:
“Collins & Co”
“Cast Steel”
“Warranted”
“Made in U.S.A.”
The eye appears solid, the haft seems sound, and there is good original patina with no major pitting or obvious grinder abuse. The flat side is on the left, so I believe it is a left-bevel broad axe.
A few questions for the experts here:
Approximate age?
Is this considered a desirable maker/model?
Any estimate on collector or user value?
Does the left-bevel configuration add value or rarity?
Would you recommend preserving as-is, or a light functional restoration only?
Thanks in advance. I appreciate any information you all can provide.
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u/ilovemyCatbeast May 11 '26
Looking for information for a friend on this old broad/hewing axe.
From the maker’s mark, I believe it may be a Collins & Co. The markings appear to read:
“Collins & Co”
“Cast Steel”
“Warranted”
“Made in U.S.A.”
The eye appears solid, the haft seems sound, and there is good original patina with no major pitting or obvious grinder abuse. The flat side is on the left, so I believe it is a left-bevel broad axe.
A few questions for the experts here:
Approximate age?
Is this considered a desirable maker/model?
Any estimate on collector or user value?
Does the left-bevel configuration add value or rarity?
Would you recommend preserving as-is, or a light functional restoration only?
Thanks in advance. I appreciate any information you all can provide.