Plumb axe head identification

Messages. 5,431. Feb 17, 2016. #42. Some more evidence of both Permabond and wedged axes being sold by Plumb in the 1960s: "The handles of both Tasmanian and Dreadnaught axes are secured by the 'Permabond' method; in the All American axe the cheaper wooden wedge is used." from The Records of the Proceedings and the Printed Papers, Volume 3 ...

Thank goodness for the bunker glow a little harmonica restore some axes. I'm in a great moodGET IT ON AMAZON.COM. 4. Mattock. A mattock is a super useful axe that landscapers rely on to break through tough topsoil, chop through pesky roots, and dip up small shrubs. Its double-sided axe head with a pick and a flat blade on each side, make it ideal for these types of gardening tasks.Up for bid is a vintage Plumb axe head.The engraving is very legible.It looks like a "3 2" is engraved just above the name. It may be hard to see in photos.Surface rust and pits as expected.Part of anFrom $15. Double Bit Axe Handle - 30" - Whiskey River Premium Select. 6 reviews. From $25.50. Double Bit Axe Handle - 32" - Whiskey River Premium Select. 17 reviews. From $26.25. Council Tool 16" Flying Fox Hatchet Replacement Handle - Throwing or Camping. 7 reviews.Plumb axe head Has some pitting but will clean up nicely Very high quality fromPlumb is a brand of hand tools owned by Apex Tool Group. The brand is known for its hammers and hatchets. History 1925 advertisement for Plumb-brand hammers. In 1869, Fayette R. Plumb entered a partnership with Jonathan Yerkes, an established hammer manufacturer operating in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia.We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.

Plumb 24 oz. Ball Pein Hammer with Fiberglass Handle - 11428. 8. $3707. FREE delivery Tue, Oct 10. Or fastest delivery Oct 4 - 6. Only 7 left in stock - order soon. More Buying Choices. $29.99 (2 new offers)Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 3.2 PLUMB Single Bit Rockway Or Jersey Pattern Axe at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!Plumb USA Axe Head 4 1/2 Pound With 5 1/2″ Edge · Description · Additional information · Related products · Ampco Brass/Berylium 10″ Stilson Wrench Non Sparking.Just curious. How many of you have Plumb axes or hatchets? Or any Plumb tools for that matter? Are they as hard to obtain there; the bidding wars on ebay start reasonable enough here but always go to extremes in the final day as they have become quit collectable sinc production ceased (especially the ones with the Boy Scout Fluer de Lis stamped onto the head) That aside from their renowned ...Details about VINTAGE Antique Tools PLUMB AXES Axe Head Timber Logging ☆USA See original listing. VINTAGE Antique Tools PLUMB AXES Axe Head Timber Logging ☆USA: Condition: Used. Ended: May 02, 2023. Winning bid: US $16.50 [ 16 bids] Shipping: $8.81 Expedited Shipping | See ...Apr 16, 2019. #5. This is a good stamp to look for. Swedish Axe Wetterlings. Collins, Homestead (Collins), Kelly Axe (True Temper), Council Tool (usually has a CT mark somewhere), Elwell (an English Brand), Iltis Oxhead. All major US makers had a paper label. I’ll agree they are cheaper than stamped heads.A large-headed type of axe used mostly for hewing or shaping logs. You'll encounter two types of broad axes; one with a blade that is single beveled and one with a double bevel. The single bevel variety is excellent for hewing flat planes on a log and other pieces of wood. The double bevel can be used to hew and is also capable of general ...

One of the pages that Steve Tall linked to from 1943. Notice that the small tools have embossed handles, but the axe has a label. Notice also that the heads of the tools are stamped 'Plumb Victory". This would mean that the Plumb tools that are marked "Plumb Victory" are the WWII era tools, and that the axe above might be from post WWII.The Ames Co. had been acquired in 1955 by Bernhard McDonough, a major businessman headquartered in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Indications are that after 1971 production by the Plumb division consisted of axes, hatchets, hammers and sledges. Production of Plumb files may have been discontinued by that time. Jan 20, 2023 · Axe Head Identification Having trouble figuring out what kind of axe head you have? Below are 26 examples to sort it out. Maybe you just dug up a small treasure in your backyard, and your first thought is to hit the Google machine to figure out what it is. Jun 26, 2014. #9. MrPandemic said: Greetings, I am trying to find some assistance in identifying this axe I picked up at the local Hardware "hoarders" store for $12. The handle was trashed ( I will get pics tonight) The only physical mark is a P stamped on one side and I believe it to be originally painted red. It weighted 2lb 11oz on the scale.

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Mar 20, 2018 · Even the idea of restoring and collecting vintage axes is itself a growing trend. Over a decade ago it was virtually unheard of. Axes that would now cost hundreds of dollars sold for $5. If they even sold at all. Now that the hobby has grown and evolved there have been countless trends that have come and went. While others still hold strong. #1 Hello All I have a couple of full size axes I very rarely use and this is one I don't think I've ever used. I've had it so long I can't remember where I got it but out of curiosity I'd like to ID it if possible. Like Plumb axes it has a reddish stained handle, red epoxy in the eye etc but has zero markings of any kind on the head or handle.Check out our plumb axe head selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our axes shops.Details about VINTAGE Antique Tools PLUMB AXES Axe Head Timber Logging ☆USA See original listing. VINTAGE Antique Tools PLUMB AXES Axe Head Timber Logging ☆USA: Condition: Used. Ended: May 02, 2023. Winning bid: US $16.50 [ 16 bids] Shipping: $8.81 Expedited Shipping | See ...Written and published by Thomas C. Lamond, it is the most comprehensive book on spokeshaves available. The book includes 450+ pages of photographs, illustrations and information on spokeshave types, styles, manufacturers and patentees and more. Great for identification purposes. Available through this web sight.

Dirigo Belt Axe. $ 239.00. Facebook. YouTube. Previous. Lead the way with our new Dirigo Belt Axe! Made from the same U.S. sourced 1050 steel as our Allagash Cruiser, the Maine wedge pattern axe head weighs in at 1.75 lbs. and is hafted on a 17" Amish-turned hickory handle. Perfect for splitting kindling, putting in your camp pack or canoe, or ...I would also file check the bit, usually the better the metal the older the axe. Those are a couple things I look at. I think pegs is the one that got me into having a file with me when I look at axes now. That goes over real well in antique shops. U can also knock on the axe head but that usually only works on broad axes or very large axes.Jan 22, 2018 · Joined. Aug 28, 2010. Messages. 5,431. Jan 22, 2018. #6. The photos in the Plumb Scout Axe Timeline Paper show a similar stamp on an axe said to be from 1962-1972 (page 49). Earlier examples shown with rounded corners say either "Genuine Plumb" or "Guaranteed Plumb". Many axe patterns are named for where they were made or predominantly used like the Michigan, Connecticut and Dayton styles. Around 1920 axe makers trying to make sense of the over 400 styles of axes came up with a Standard Chart of Axe Patterns reducing the number to about 40 recognized patterns today. Axe Patterns For each type of axe there ...Vintage PLUMB Rigging AXE Head has been cleaned, refurbished and sharpened. Hickory handle burned and treated with boiled linseed oil. Burning of handle is a method used to give the axe more weather resistance. painted stripes are added for easier identification in less then ideal working45K subscribers in the Axecraft community. A place to show some love for axes and saws! Let's see those photos, videos, and talk about anything…Vintage PLUMB Single Bit Axe Head With Phantom Bevels Michigan Pattern. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $17.60. 1 bid · Time left 2d left (Tue, 08:40 PM) +$10.00 shipping. Vintage 2 1/4 Lb. Plumb National pattern axe, 17 5/8" orig perma-bond handle. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned.Messages. 5,431. Feb 17, 2016. #42. Some more evidence of both Permabond and wedged axes being sold by Plumb in the 1960s: "The handles of both Tasmanian and Dreadnaught axes are secured by the 'Permabond' method; in the All American axe the cheaper wooden wedge is used." from The Records of the Proceedings and the Printed Papers, Volume 3 ...Numerous old axe heads I've come across have been severely pounded on with hammers (etc) during rehafting which has caused deformed eyes right at the opening. This is a version of mushrooming but in reverse because the action is inward. A carbide burr in a drill or dremel tool does wonders to restore the original eye shape.Please login or register.. An axe is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, ... Before the modern axe, the stone-age hand axe without a handle was used from 1.5 million years BP. ... Antique axes and their modern reproductions, like the tomahawk, often had a simple, straight haft with a circular cross-

Get the best deals for plumb champion axe at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Skip to main content. ... Vintage Plumb Champion Axe single bit axe head. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $259.99. loganes2002 (1,602) 100%.

5,002. Mar 23, 2018. #4. PLUMB 3 2 merely means the head is Plumb made and that it weighs 3 and 2 quarter (3 1/2) lb. Handle is original too. This thing was hardly used (decal material is still on the cheek) except for some clown/clod/cowboy figuring on it being perfect for chopping roots. Despite the epoxy-set (which you already know makes it ...Standard Throwing Axe (Hatchet) Requirements. 1. The handle must be made from wood; 2. The axe must be a single bit blade, ie: no blade or sharpened spike may be protruding from the back of the axe head. 1. Handle length. The length must be a minimum of 13” long and cannot exceed a maximum of 17” long: 1.There was an 'already sold' ($275!) entry for an NOS Plumb box (with manufacture date 1/8/1972) containing two NOS Jet Wing axes. There are available 2 separately framed magazine ads for Jet Wing axes. The 1956 ad features Permabond whereas the 1954 ad makes no mention of it.PO Box 1229 Mona Vale, NSW Australia 1660. Phone: (02) 9979 7797 Fax: (02) 9979 8062 Int Ph: +61 2 9979 7797 Int Fax: +61 2 9979 8062. Email: [email protected],164. Apr 6, 2013. #6. Operator1975 said: If u go on the Boy scout website they have the years on there. I think plumb had a wide range of years though. Indeed they did, and only this model - the first model - had the BSA First Class badge opposite the nail pull. The Boy Scout website in the U.S. is www.scouting.org.Sep 1, 2022 · 45K subscribers in the Axecraft community. A place to show some love for axes and saws! Let's see those photos, videos, and talk about anything…Some pictures of the HB axe break. As someone mentioned, there is dark metal indicating a crack was present in the middle of the cheek, the crescent shape. Probably there since manufacture since it was inside the axe. Worth a shot for putting a claim in?

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About this item. 36-Inch replacement axe handle. Replacement handle fits 3-5-pound double-bit axe heads. Hickory handle is shock absorbent and durable. Handle comes with single-use wood wedge kit for securing sledge hammer head to handle. › See more product details.Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage PLUMB 32 (3-2) Double Bit Axe Ax at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! ... Vintage Axe, Vintage Axe Head, Embossed Axe, Antique Axe, Norlund Axe, Collectible Axes & Hatches, Collins Collectible Axes & Hatches; Additional site …Copper-bladed axes appeared in Egypt about 4000 bc and were followed by axes with blades of bronze and eventually iron; blades were fastened to hafts by a variety of means—e.g., lashed into a wooden sleeve, bound into a split of wood, inserted in a bone socket. Is plumb a good axe brand? Vintage Plumb are some of the best axes ever made.There are 3 things to look for when assessing an old axe. The condition of the axe head. Cracks are a problem, we don’t want cracks in the steel. Mushrooming of the poll indicates it has been used to hammer other metal objects and has deformed the head – this is no use. Ensure the toe or heel isn’t overly worn down and the eye is not warped.Edge is about 5", head is about 7.5" long. Reply ... Plumb and other axe brands sold their cheaper lines with only paper labels. They also sold unstamped axes to hardware stores that would put their own paper label on them. There are a lot of mystery axes like this :/ ReplySingle Steel vs. Steel Bit. Prior to 1950 Hults Bruk axes were made of two separate steels. The main part of the head was made of iron and high quality edge steel was baked into the axe bit. It can be very difficult to tell if an axe was produced in this way. From 1950 to today the axe head is forged from a single piece of high-quality steel.Jun 26, 2014. #9. MrPandemic said: Greetings, I am trying to find some assistance in identifying this axe I picked up at the local Hardware "hoarders" store for $12. The handle was trashed ( I will get pics tonight) The only physical mark is a P stamped on one side and I believe it to be originally painted red. It weighted 2lb 11oz on the scale.Dec 16, 2017 · B. Moon. After reading through yesteryeartools.com site info on Plumb, Collins, and Mann Edge Tools, it looks to me Mann manufactured these axe heads with "M" and with/without weight numbers stamped on the head. After MET acquired Collins, Mann kept the brand and continued to make them in their factory. This practice is currently still going on ... Knife Specific Discussion. Axe, Tomahawk, & Hatchet Forum. Xenforo Default Style. Terms and rules. Community platform by XenForo ®© 2010-2023 XenForo Ltd. XenCentral.com. I have the opportunity to buy a Plumb Autograf axe in pretty decent condition, and I was trying to learn a little about them.Plumb axe head??? Thread starter tomme boy; Start date Jun 1, 2017; tomme boy Guide. Joined Dec 1, 2015 Messages 2,019 Likes 6,422 Location iowa. Jun 1, 2017 #1 I picked up a single bit axe head last week. It had the top filled with red epoxy. Plumb was the only one who did this right? I already cleaned it up and put a handle on it. And made a ... ….

Vintage Plumb Single Bit 3.5 Pound Hand Forged Axe Head (247) $ 52.00. Add to Favorites Vintage Axe , logger axe, hatchet, ax head, Vaughan (1.3k) Sale Price $44. ... Plumb Victory - Vintage Double Bit Axe - 3.5lbs & 36in (48) $ 155.00. Add to Favorites Previous page ...I plan on sanding the handle smooth and filing out the dings, leaving teh rest of the head as is. randy' C. coreboy. Joined Apr 29, 2012 Messages 100. Aug 4, 2012 #2 thats a great deal for $ 40 ! i love my Plumb Boys Axe . B. bearhunter. Joined Sep 12, 2009 Messages 1,946. Aug 4, 2012 #3 Very nice finds there. Love the boys axe. jwaj. Joined ...Husqvarna. A1400 Drop-Forged Steel Utility Axe with 23.6-in Fiberglass Handle. Model # 596282101. • Axe is designed for versatile use on a variety of cutting projects. • Premium 2.2 lbs steel Axe head is coated to improve cutting. • Perfect balance and weight distribution. Find My Store. for pricing and availability.B. Moon. After reading through yesteryeartools.com site info on Plumb, Collins, and Mann Edge Tools, it looks to me Mann manufactured these axe heads with "M" and with/without weight numbers stamped on the head. After MET acquired Collins, Mann kept the brand and continued to make them in their factory. This practice is currently still going on ...An illustration of a person's head and chest. Sign up | Log in An ... Plumb Tools : Hammers, Hatchets, Axes, Sledges, Files by Fayette R. Plumb, Inc. Publication date 1965 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 ... see Yerkes & Plumb. Addeddate 2016-11-04 21:35:01 Identifier PlumbTools1965 Identifier-arkI did not notice the shape of the bottom of the beard as it moves toward the lug, I know this detail helps to identify Virginia vs rockaway vs some other patterns. The handle has a red finish on it. The wedge is a traditional flat wedge (makes the axe post early 40s I believe). The plumb logo is in a box and located at the back of the head near ...Hults bruk nearly went bust in the 80's by trying to counter low sales with cheaper and cheaper axes. Epoxied handles and thick paint means you can get a way with a lot less fitting and surface grinding. Many axes from this period can have "questionable" HT. Another example are the pocket knives from Eskilstuna.A pre-permabond Plumb 3 1/2 on one of the thinnest 30" slim taper helves I have ever seen. At its thinnest the haft is 3/4 X 1 1/8. The head still has red and gold letters on the Plumb stamp. Also looks like professional axe hangers know how to fix minor wedging issues..VINTAGE PLUMB 32 AXE HEAD, 3 1/4 LB, MARKS FROM AGE AND USE, DINGS, HAMMER MARKS, NO CRACKS.YOU WILL RECEIVE WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES.SHIPPING TO LOWER 48 STATES ONLY.NO INTERNATIONAL.QUESTIONS? SFeb 15, 2016 · There was an 'already sold' ($275!) entry for an NOS Plumb box (with manufacture date 1/8/1972) containing two NOS Jet Wing axes. There are available 2 separately framed magazine ads for Jet Wing axes. The 1956 ad features Permabond whereas the 1954 ad makes no mention of it. Plumb axe head identification, The Perfect Plumb Anchor Brand Hatchet Head - Phantom Bevels, Concentric, TinyYou can find the Plumb anchor on many different styles of axe heads but this one is just an unusualdelight. To start off, It has both the Plumb and BSA insignia's on the head of the hatchet. T is some embossed writing on the handle but it's hard to make out. Overall length is 12.5 inches. A nice plumb shaped head with a nice solid hickory handle that's ready to go. It does need a sharpening and does have a few oxidation pits in it. A great work and show piece., May 11, 2017. #1. Hey guys, pulled this axe along with a few other goodies from my barn, left from the previous owners. There's a very faint stamp on the Axe head, was wondering if anybody could tell me the brand. Used naval jelly on the axe head to remove rust, replaced the haft since it was cracked pretty good, sanded it down, treated the ..., The poll should have angular chamfers at the corners unless that is a later model. Plumb put the same 1 3/4 lb. head on handles from 17 to 24 inches and gave them different names. ... Last edited: Dec 9, 2013. Kile Scout. Joined May 14, 2013 Messages 544 Likes 1,136 Location Kansas. Dec 9, 2013 #5 I own 6 plumb axes and am friends with a fellow ..., Vintage Plumb Single Bit Axe Head. Unmarked but as you can tell by the red handle with the permabond securing it, its a Plumb. Total weight around 4-1/4 lbs so Id estimate the head at 3 to 3-1/4 lbs., Price: AU $115.00. Afterpay may be available. Add to cart. Add to Watchlist. Postage: May not post to United States. Read item description or contact seller for postage options. See details., It seems that it was offered by the boy scouts from 1950 - 1956 (when they introduced the permabond). I now have the axe and it does say "Genuine Plumb" on one side of the head and very faintly you can read "Official Scout Axe" on the handle. So all of this combined really leads me to believe this is an early to mid 50's scout axe., Plumb axe head I bought came in the mail today. I bought it from EBay for $60 and it need some love ... More posts you may like. r/Axecraft • A rant on axe sharpening. r/Axecraft • I hate to say it but… r/Axecraft • All of my axes organized in one spot!, Antique Plumb Axe head. Unknown age weld repair $ 30.00. Add to Favorites Vintage PLUMB hewing axe, good shape. (3) $ 145.00. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Vintage Restored Genius Plumb National Pattern Boy Scout Hatchet on Charred American Made New Handle (11) $ 188.00. Add to Favorites ..., The Plumb axe head was rough with surface rust and light pitting. The edge was in bad shape and unevenly ground. After further inspection, I called the handle a complete loss. Rotten and splintering around the eye, there was no way I could reset it. The good news was the eye and poll were in good shape., The Ames Co. had been acquired in 1955 by Bernhard McDonough, a major businessman headquartered in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Indications are that after 1971 production by the Plumb division consisted of axes, hatchets, hammers and sledges. Production of Plumb files may have been discontinued by that time., Nov 21, 2017 · 609. Nov 21, 2017. #3. It's pretty difficult. If you're really lucky, someone who's very familiar can recognize an axe by a few, little details. For instance, eye ridges usually (but apparently not always) indicate True Temper. If the eye looks like three drilled holes, it's a Marbles. , Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 3.2 PLUMB Single Bit Rockway Or Jersey Pattern Axe at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!, The faint marking on the head shows "Plumb" with the Anchor brand. The Anchor brand for Plumb axes was not introduced until 1890* so once again the time period doesn't fit the trade period. The style is more common to late 19th C early 20th C. axes. , All Collins labels include the name 'Collins.'. You may find other labels that look a lot like the stamps or marking Collins used to have. But as long as they don't have the name on them, it's not from Collins. Some Collins axe patterns have 'M' curved on the head. This can indicate either Mann or Mexico., Some pictures of the HB axe break. As someone mentioned, there is dark metal indicating a crack was present in the middle of the cheek, the crescent shape. Probably there since manufacture since it was inside the axe. Worth a shot for putting a claim in?, Kit Walker. The total weight of head and handle is 1.52 pounds. It's primary uses would be cutting saplings or limbs, splitting kindling, and hewing zombies. 1. 2., Axes for felling, limbing and maintenance. The classic axe shape, characterised by its long, rounded cutting edge with a flat head, is best suited for felling, limbing and cultivation. The so-called forestry axes are specially designed to cut across the grain of the wood to facilitate these tasks. There are also special tools such as sickles ..., Dec 29, 2021 · for a chance to win this same axe go to Jeff's Instagram account @jeffschroeder1982Support this channel at patreon.com/treesonCheck out my merch at …, 307. Location. West Branch MI. Nov 12, 2014. #4. I have a "Flint Edge" which I think is actually a true temper/kelly works, as well I have a Plumb Victory, among other axes. I'm not sure you will see a big quality difference between the two brands, though those individual heads may be somewhat different (without pictures is hard to know) I ..., Plumb so called rafting and or cedar patterns but they really aren't either just general purpose pieces. I go through phases looking for them but don't have a use for them so they sit around. Left to right ... 4-2 that was probably never used. clean poll, thin edge $75. 3-2 old one, thin edge but mushroomed poll, hasn't been ground on and looks ..., Many axe patterns are named for where they were made or predominantly used like the Michigan, Connecticut and Dayton styles. Around 1920 axe makers trying to make sense of the over 400 styles of axes came up with a Standard Chart of Axe Patterns reducing the number to about 40 recognized patterns today. Axe Patterns For each type of axe there ..., Nov 19, 2014. #1. This is an awesome Plumb 4lb Jersey/Rockaway pattern full sized axe in amazing condition. This tool was cared for. The head has no rust or pits, and a poll that is in almost perfect shape. The original handle is also very nice, and the head is solid and tight, no wiggle at all. Overall this is a very nice axe given it's vintage., Axe production in the 1800s was a laborious process, even with the aid of machines. Early axes were made from two pieces of metal. The poll or head of an axe was formed by folding a bar of heated wrought iron, which also creates an eye. High carbon steel was used for the bit or cutting edge. Two methods existed for attaching a bit to the iron ..., Axe head weight (in lbs) x 10 (inches) For example, if you had an axe head weighing 1.5 lbs, a 15 inch handle would be suitable. A 2.4 lb head would require a 24 inch handle. A 3.2 lb head would need a 32 inch handle etc. This is a good general guide for smaller axes, but when it comes to full sized axes it kind of falls down…., Good axes (and your's probably qualifies) will have a blade of hard steel sandwiched between the soft steel body. Standard practice for making decent heads for 2 centuries, at least. Laminating is wonderful for strength and flexibility but of no benefit to a piece that is supposed to be rigid while in use. S., Here is a vintage Plumb Connecticut axe head. It weighs 3 lb. and measures 6-1/4long overall with a 4-3/4 edge. It was lightly cleaned, the light mushrooming on the poll was cleaned up, and the edge was restored. It will need final sharpening after it is rehung. It shows normal wear and tear but is, Beautiful Collins & Co Hartford Legitimus Hatchet with Original Collins Handle. $49.00. 0 bids. $15.00 shipping. 2h 54m. Collins Axe Co. Holyoke Mass. Correct HOLYOKE MASS. Ax USA Legitimus. $49.95. 0 bids., Some pictures of the HB axe break. As someone mentioned, there is dark metal indicating a crack was present in the middle of the cheek, the crescent shape. Probably there since manufacture since it was inside the axe. Worth a shot for putting a claim in?, Axe production in the 1800s was a laborious process, even with the aid of machines. Early axes were made from two pieces of metal. The poll or head of an axe was formed by folding a bar of heated wrought iron, which also creates an eye. High carbon steel was used for the bit or cutting edge. Two methods existed for attaching a bit to the iron ..., 307. Location. West Branch MI. Nov 12, 2014. #4. I have a "Flint Edge" which I think is actually a true temper/kelly works, as well I have a Plumb Victory, among other axes. I'm not sure you will see a big quality difference between the two brands, though those individual heads may be somewhat different (without pictures is hard to know) I ..., Buy "Plumb Axe Head with Logo " by Wanderlust Designs as a Poster. Find the art of Pride on Redbubble all month (and all year) long. Sell your art Login Signup. Top artists, gunhou. Plumb at one time was the premiere axe and hatchet maker in the US. They supplied lots of tools to the military during WWII, and made civilian models too... your 'Victory' marked hatchet is one of those. I have a Plumb Boy Scout Hatchet, marked with the Scout seal, that I received for my birthday 60 years ago.