After learning about how obsessed I have become with hoarding and splitting firewood, my mother-in-law gave me two hatchets that belonged to her late husband. They were both FOB immigrants from Italy, though I doubt these came over with them. I have been trying my best to identify them, but haven't had much luck. Anyone recognize these markings? I'm sure they are nothing spectacular as far as axe collecting goes, but obviously they are heirlooms to the family, and to me they are something very special. Something about passed-down hand tools... maybe the idea that he used to use them, cherish them, whatever... gives me the feels. Hopefully Buckin' won't be mad that I have no plans on rehanging or using these, they're going on the wall. Anyways, any help is appreciated!
I've looked online and haven't found anything definitive. But both names could be Italian maybe Spanish or French They don't appear to be very old. The look like Hudson bay pattern axes but with tomahawk style handles. They could be reproductions of Biscayne trade axes. I'd need to see it the eyes are forge welded or punched.
There was a similar G Santo axe head on ebay a while back that went for $60+ US plus shipping. 4 people bid on it up to o that price. Based on that previous sale it's worth more than most store bought axes now.
OK I'm not an expert on hatchets or axes, but I still got all my digits so I learned something about them a few years back. Why is the cutting edge not parallel to the handle. That's gotta be close to 30 degrees. These tools had a special purpose.
Did a little searching this morning... Here is the link: Leonelli Cav. Lanfranco - Premiata Fabbrica di attrezzi agricoli da taglio. I went to the site in the English option, and they make a lot of implements. Pretty impressive.
