*SOLD* 1940's Kelly Works Falls City Double Bit *SOLD*

FORGED BY: Kelly Axe Mfg. Co. / American Fork & Hoe
DATE FORGED: 1940's
HEAD WEIGHT: 3.5LBS
HANDLE LENGTH: 30"
AXE TYPE: Single Bit Michigan Pattern
RATING: Rustically restored
 
HISTORY
In 1874 the W.C. KELLY company was formed and went on to become the greatest maker of iconic axes in the world.
 
In 1921 the Kelly Axe & Tool Co. purchased all the holdings and equipment, along with the rights to all the brands and labels, owned by the American Axe & Tool Co.
 
In 1930 the Kelly Axe & Tool Co. was purchased by the American Fork & Hoe Co. Axe production was continued under the new name of the Kelly Axe & Tool Works.
 
Eventually by 1949, American Fork & Hoe became known as True Temper. In 1987 the Kelly name was sold to Barco Industries where it remains today.
 
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ABOUT THE AXE
This "Falls City" axe was named as a tribute to Louisville, Kentucky where William Kelly first started making axes.  Louisville got the name "Falls City" as a nickname because it is situated at the Falls of the Ohio River.  The haft has a light burn to accent the slight grain runout and is finished with a light wipe of poly and Vintage Axe Oil and the head with a dab of Vintage Axe Wax.
 
This expertly restored, heirloom quality axe instantly turns heads and becomes the go-to conversation piece in your den, office or home. Included with the purchase of the axe is a frame quality writeup about it's history.