1950's Collins - HOMESTEAD 2.2 Double Bit SILVER Cruiser Axe

FORGED BY: Collins & Co
DATE FORGED: 1950's
HEAD WEIGHT: 2 2 (2.5LBS)
HANDLE LENGTH: 28"
AXE TYPE: Double Bit Wisconsin Pattern Cruiser
RATING: Fully restored (1)
 
HISTORY
The Collins Company was founded by brothers Samuel Watkinson Collins and David Collins and their cousin William Wells in 1826.  Collins would go on to be one of the largest axe and edge tool manufacturers in the world.  Purchasing a property along the Farmington River in the town of Canton, the young entrepreneurs set up a factory there and began to mass produce edged tools and weaponry which became famous and known for their quality at home and abroad.
 
ABOUT CRUISER AXES
A timber cruiser was usually employed by a lumber company and walked the forest to estimate the potential lumber yield from standing timber on a specific tract of land.  They also marked out routes for accessing the area. The cruiser axe was smaller and lighter and less taxing to carry on long hikes, but also had double bit's that would last the length of the trek. Cruiser axe heads typically have a weight of 2 to 2.5 pounds, a width of 8 to 8.5 inches and a handle length of 28 inches. 
 
About This Axe
This beautiful black oxide finished cruiser axe has the COLLINS logo stamp filled with REAL.925 SILVER flake fill and matching .925 silver flake stain handle.  This axe has a beauty that is very hard to capture in photos and can be better appreciated in person. The haft has a custom black stain 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 worthy writeup about it's history.