1970's Kelly / American Fork & Hoe True Temper

$175.00

FORGED BY: Kelly Axe Mfg. Co. / American Fork & Hoe

DATE FORGED: 1970's

HEAD WEIGHT: 4LBS

HANDLE LENGTH: 36"

AXE TYPE: Single Bit Delaware 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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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.

The haft is finished with a light wipe of poly and the head with a dab of Vintage Axe Wax.

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