Hatchet

mgolab · 2nd July 2024, 10:29 PM

Picked this up from a consignment store in Wayland MA, which is about 8 miles from Concord. There was also an entrenching tool, like a mattock.

The axe is similar to light infantry hatchets. A very similar one was excavated at Crown Point, NY.

Some interesting markings on my axe, including "hash marks" on the poll-sometimes seen on bayonets, halberds and musket parts of the 18th century. Perhaps a "4".

Blade length is 6 inches. 3.5 inches cutting edge. 1.5 pounds.

I added the hickory haft.

2nd July 2024, 10:29 PM	#1
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 118	Hatchet Picked this up from a consignment store in Wayland MA, which is about 8 miles from Concord. There was also an entrenching tool, like a mattock. The axe is similar to light infantry hatchets. A very similar one was excavated at Crown Point, NY. Some interesting markings on my axe, including "hash marks" on the poll-sometimes seen on bayonets, halberds and musket parts of the 18th century. Perhaps a "4". Blade length is 6 inches. 3.5 inches cutting edge. 1.5 pounds. I added the hickory haft. Attached Images