Author Topic: Homestead Axe (Read 12835 times)

Buckskin · « **on:** October 04, 2012, 03:33:50 PM »

I picked this up today at a garage sale for $7.00. I have no knowledge of Homestead brand at all. I have not googled yet either so I don't know if I got a deal or not.

It is about 28" long. I guess that is boy's axe range? The handle looks like it says "Genuine Collins Hickory".

Here is some photos for your viewing enjoyment.

Bearhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:43:28 PM »

Hey Buckskin...
That's a helluva find. Especially for 7 bucks! Those old 'Collins' Homestead axes are fine axes. It's even got the original handle. DON'T cut it off save it, clean it and the head up and you will have a very fine axe indeed.

On second thought... Why bother with the trouble? Just send it to me

It looks like a boys axe. What's the length?

Buckskin · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:44:30 PM »

Thanks.

Its just under 28"

Wood Trekker · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:44:38 PM »

I like the Collins Homestead axes. I know OPERATOR1975 did a post here on the history of Collins. I re-posted it here: http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/2012/07/collins-co-manufacturing-guest-post-by.html It is well worth a look. You have a good axe there.

Bearhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:45:54 PM »

Sorry, I was looking on the phone and had to 'zoom' in. I see the length now.
Yep, it's a boys axe with original handle and a fine looking head.
I'm jealous

Buckskin · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:48:42 PM »

Wow, thanks for that link Trekker. Looks like I had stroke of dumb luck.

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:54:10 PM »

Nice find. That's a great axe.

Bax 40 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2012, 04:37:53 PM »

Thats a really bad axe and very dangerous, send it to me and Like UPC I will even pay the shipping just to help you out!!

Thats a very good find and you have in hand a axe to be proud or !!

Larry

upthecreek · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:03:36 PM »

I'll give ya 14$..rascal..

Bearhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:18:48 PM »

Quote from: upthecreek on October 04, 2012, 05:03:36 PM

I'll give ya 14$..rascal..

$14.22

Double Ott · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:48:09 PM »

What a great find. The Collins Homestead line is highly regarded and that one is in good shape. You'll have a keeper once you get her all cleaned up.

Regards, Tom

Buckskin · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2012, 06:40:30 PM »

Thanks Gang!

$14.00 and 14.22? Ya'll can do better than that,

OPERATOR1975 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:53:24 PM »

Pre 1966. Those Collins handles are usually top notch. Nice find. Have a couple of those - they were once the working line of Collins - good dependable well made axes.

upthecreek · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:05:27 PM »

so has it got to be 14.23... That's a super axe.

Creek

Bax 40 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:32:26 PM »

Cant let Viginia outbid Arkansas....$14.34

Larry

Bearhunter · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:36:05 PM »

$14.58... Straight from Montana

Saintnick001 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:43:12 PM »

Quote from: Bax 40 on October 04, 2012, 08:32:26 PM

Cant let Viginia outbid Arkansas....$14.34

I read this wrong at first.

But yeah, 7 bucks for any axe older that say 15 years is a good deal in my opinion. I love garage sales!

Wood Trekker · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2012, 06:35:10 AM »

By the way, here is mine:

rockymtnbushcraft · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2012, 10:23:06 PM »

Great find. I have a Collins Homestead hatchet that I picked up at a flea market for a song. The Homestead series have excellent profiles and really good steel. The nice thing is that there are still lots of them around, so prices are usually reasonable.

rockymtnbushcraft · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2012, 10:27:40 PM »

Quote from: Wood Trekker on October 05, 2012, 06:35:10 AM

By the way, here is mine:

Ross, that's a real nice Homestead axe. When I get some time I want to find a larger Homestead axe like yours and restore it. I really like the Homestead hatchet I have. Holds an edge just like my Gransfors Wildlife hatchet.

upthecreek · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2012, 04:04:26 PM »

Here's another..

Creek

Bearhunter · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2012, 04:47:03 PM »

Ross, that's a beauty!

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Author Topic: Homestead Axe (Read 12835 times)