Vintage Canadian Tire Mastercraft Axes
MasterCraft axes were produced for Canadian Tire by the Mann Edge Tool Company in Lewistown, Pennsylvania between the 1970s and early 2000s.
Historic Canadian Axes
A growing list of articles that dive into the history of vintage Canadian made axes.
Burgess Tool Co.
Founded in Ottawa in 1945 by Gerald Burgess, this axe producer operated until the 1970’s.
True Temper Lion
The True Temper Lion was the final iteration of an iconic Canadian axe line produced out of St. Catherines Ontario.
Lion Brand Axes
An iconic line of chopping axes and hatchets made by the Welland Vale Mfg Co. in St Catherine’s between 1912 and 1950.
Garrett’s Black Diamond Hand Made Axe
A premium hand-made axe produced by Welland Vale Mfg Co. between 1906-1928.
Risley & Kerrigan
Risley & Kerrigan was a wholesale hardware dealer and importer located in Toronto, Ontario between 1883 and 1889.
The Ardex Axe: The Last Canadian-Made Axe?
A unique range of axes originally imported from various European countries before finally being made in Canada.
Macleod’s Artisan & Expert Axes
The premium house-brand of tools for the Macleod’s Hardware chain, based on the US brand of Gambles Artisan.
The WAJAX Axe
The house brand of the Wood, Alexander, & James LTD. hardware company, in Hamilton, Ontario.