Randy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I've had this for many years and wondered what it was used for? It looks factory made, by drop hammers? It's signed on both sides, but not if enough info for me to identify. Both signatures are off center differently and at slightly diferent location. It reminds me of a fireman's pickaxe, but it's only 8" long. Any info would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Maybe an ice hatchet? I've got one, but the front blade is not square, but rounded - the layout of the blades (about same length and widths), and the back half are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I would guess that it was intended as a stone mason's tool. It could also work well for a geologist or archeologist. The European style stone axe is often something like that. For a stone mason they are a much more useful shape than a brick hammer. As a remodeler I would use such a tool to remove old plaster... lotsa light fast chops pulverizes the plaster and you can get right down to the lath quickly. Some plaster men use shingle hatchets for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maillemaker Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 is the stamp any better/ contain any other information on the other side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Looks like a boarding ax. They were used for hand to hand combat back in the days of tall ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Yea, it's not old enough for tall ship battles. I've attached the other side signature. You can see it's not in the exact same location, but no more clues as far as the manufacturer. Thanks for any ideas as to its' use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maillemaker Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Well, what do we know or can relatively safely assume? -Made in New Jersey, in a town that ends in -ton -Made by a company or person whose name ends in -rinslade -Most likely drop forged, so there should be others -Meant to be used on a hammer-style handle Anything I'm missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oof Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 looks like a firefighter's hand axe to me. i've seen a few french models sell at auction. my google fu is week and i can't seem to find an example online. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Well there was a Trenton tool company that forged axes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 looks like a fireman's axe to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aden Cassidy Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thought I could see a slight capital G, maybe "GRINSLAD". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel S Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 These links may help. Though nothing conclusive. http://www.trentonnj.org/documents/housing-economic/zoning%20ordinance%20update/2010%20zoning%20ordinance.pdf http://books.google.com/books?id=1rJMAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA1197&lpg=PA1197&dq=grinslade+blacksmith+shop+trenton&source=bl&ots=CSP1xidbBL&sig=V_qmaERCxLE0HKIi2aOnVYQh8R8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=hL24UICKBPKN0QGS3IHACw&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=grinslade%20blacksmith%20shop%20trenton&f=false http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=39314241&biw=1600&bih=1084&q=334+North+Olden+Avenue&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89c15851b9806285:0xadfc16c66d11e868,334+N+Olden+Ave,+Trenton,+NJ+08638&gl=us&sa=X&ei=7724UJuqKemt0AGSmYGQBw&ved=0CCsQ8gEwAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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