Rare Antique EC Simmons Keen Kutter Beveled Double Bit Axe - All Original For Sale

Rare Antique EC Simmons Keen Kutter Beveled Double Bit Axe. All original head and handle. Dimensions: approx. 35 1/2 inches long overall, 4 1/2 bits, Head is 9 inches edge to edge. Keen Kutter axes of this era were considered of the highest quality, hand forged and tempered. Keen Kutter is considered one of the top axe brands in American history and is one of the core brands every true enthusiest must have in a serious collection.
Keen Kutter first appeared as a brand of the Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO, in 1866. They reserved the Keen Kutter label for their very best axes and cutlery. In 1940, Simmons Hardware went bankrupt and was purchased by rival Shapleigh Hardware who replaced the Simmons name with Shapleigh while keeping the overall axe design the same. In 1960, The Keen Kutter trademark was purchased by Val-Test Distributors who dropped the Shapleigh name, but continued to use the Keen Kutter logo until the 1990's.
Sold “as-is” -- see photos for more details. The photos in this listing are of the actual item you will receive.
Your order will be processed quickly, professionally packed, shipped using quality materials, and sent via major US carriers to ensure a quality experience. There is a $5 fee for packaging and materials (ships in a 40 X 8 X 8 sturdy cardboard container) including extra insurance due to the value of all full-sized axes.
424-AXE50-AW5593

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