True Temper Black Prince
The True Temper Black Prince was the successor to one of the longest-running axe brands in Canada.
All Axe Brands
A growing archive of historic axe makers, brands, and marks.
Masback’s Red Diamond Axe
There were far too many “black diamond” axes – finally, used a different color.
L&F Axes of the Ontario Department of Lands & Forests
Axes issued to and used by the Department of Lands & Forests.
Canadian-Made True Temper Worlds Finest Axes
A little known Canadian version of a famous American axe brand.
Craftsman Axe Markings & Timeline
A look at Craftsman axe markings over the decades (and an attempt to date them).
Diamond Brand Axes
Decent axes made in China between the 1960s and 1980s, for export around the world.
D.H.O. Axes on the Road
Axes issued to and used by the Ontario Department of Highways.
The Marathon Axe of Champion Elwin Griggs
A short-lived brand axe heads made for the Australian market in partnership with Champion axeman Elwin Griggs.
Tryon Axes of Philadelphia
The house brand for one of America’s largest sporting goods retailers in the early 1900s.
The Free Forge of Pembroke
Thomas Free started a small forge in Pembroke, Ontario, around 1857.
George Conley Edge Tools
A small axe maker from Pictou County, Nova Scotia that operated for 56 years between 1847 – 1903.
Newark’s M. Price Edge Tools
M. Price was an edge tool maker in Newark, New Jersey, from 1847 to 1892.
Marsden Brothers & Co.
A multi-generational edge tool business operating in Sheffield, England in the 1800s.
A Brief History of Reaney Edge Tool Makers
The Reaney family was a part of the thriving edge tool industry of 19th-century Sheffield, England.
The Infamous Chopper 1 Axe
The Chopper 1 axe was designed in 1975 to improve splitting efficiency over traditional axes.
Proax Racing Axes
Timbersport axes, handcrafted in Victoria, Australia, by a father-and-son team: Garry and Geoff Meyer.
The Ardex Axe: An Axe Brand Made in 6 Different Countries
A unique range of axes originally imported from various European countries before finally being made in Canada.
Lewis Bros. Black Diamond Axe
A private label brand by a Montreal-based hardware wholesaler. These uncommon axes often get misidentified as Walters.
The Chillington ARPAX & Diablo
A fire and rescue axe introduced just in time for WW2. For the civilian market, it was branded the “Diablo”.
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