The axe that logged the NorthWoods

This video goes over how to identify the multiple different forms of a Michigan patern axe. Whether its a double bit or single bit. Original patern or the modern design. What to look for if the axe seems beyond recognition. And the tricks that ebay sellers use to deceive innocent beginners.

[@ToolsandTime]

Cool selection of axes, thanks for showing those to us and discussing them!

[@geraldtucker8299]

Thanks for the great info. Always appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@Nsvens89]

Love the video. I think some of the smaller variations in patters within the same manufacturer is due to the forge die wearing out over time I think you gave some great tips on how to identify them though.

[@MountainMenMilitia]

Yeah Killinger is the goat man he definitely deserves some more love from everybody. I've never been a huge fan of Michigan pattern single bit axes. The double bits are nice. I do like the look of the Mexican Collins and stanley cedar patterns though.

[@KillingerUSA]

Hey! Thanks!!! Haha! I appreciate your support!

[@ArzAx]

Great info man. Thank you for the knowledge

[@buck1978]

Great vid and great info bro

[@trevormartin987]

Love your videos! Glad to see the Michigan getting the appreciation it deserves. Wanted to comment they as axe companies were tapering back production and variety of patterns many companies strayed away from standard patterns of yesteryear and simple made there own. The Collins you mentioned is often referred to simply as a Collins pattern. Also, one way I spot a Western pattern is the top is almost completely flat, there is a slight up swing, but not close to the amount of a Michigan. Lastly the most important design distinction other than the rounded heel and toes that made this pattern well suited for cold weather chopping is the bit is noticeable thicker in the heel toe area. Keep making the great content!

[@KillingerUSA]

Thanks for the shot out! Good discussion! If i had a dollar for every Michigan Pattern i have passed up! So many! I often wonder if they made more of those than any other Pattern?

[@bobbycordova7009]

I got a old unmarked beveled Michigan Boys axe I think is a plumb has the diamond stamp on one side only.. one of my favorites

[@bigpurple]

I'm from Michigan the real Michigan up north from almost 100 years of loggers

[@NAWWMANNN]

No you're not

[@DemoMan-fq9zi]

Who cares go home

[@RustyDusty685]

Good information, thank you! I have what I believe is a Mexican Collins pattern, but has a crack in eye wall so I have not restored it yet. In general is it worth picking those up from sales and welding them or just leave them for scrap?

[@ChrisLascari]

Good info.

[@jeffschroeder9089]

Great information

[@halliwilljon]

Thanks for the info

[@MatthewDevries-qg8zq]

Great info! Is a double bit Michigan also known as a canoe pattern?

[@tjm6217]

that plumb dreadnought might just be a Hoosier/zeke pattern due to the up swept toe.

[@zeeKxxL]

I have an old hewing broad axe, would you ever be interested in trading antique heads for custom work?

[@pwaterdu]

Ive got a Dunlap boys axe 2 1/2 lb refurbished, mounted on a Whisky River premium retro style handle. Dunlap was a division of Craftsman back in the day. My axe is for sale if anyone is interested?

[@TylerSnyder305]

I don't like the dreadnaughts either. My 1st vintage axe is / was a Michigan and they're my favorite pattern.

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

Michigan pattern boys axes are quite common!

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

I see a few Craftsman available right now. One Winchester I think. Lots of Dayton paterns though. Patern availability depends on region also. What state do you see them in ?

[@k9six185]

Looks like the beginnings of an addiction……lol

[@Frontline-K9]

I might have a Michigan pattern boys axe double oval craftsman in the basement I’ll have to double check but I think it is. Might be Dayton

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Nice. There's a few double oval Craftsman on ebay right now. Seems like that's the most common brand. I'm guessing TT forged the heads for Craftsman in the 30s-40s.

[@Nsvens89]

Love the double oval craftsmans and its my understanding that they were made for craftsman by Mann not TrueTemper. You are absolutely right though that it was farmed out to another manufacturer. I think the double oval started sometime in the late 30s and was gone by the late 40s 👍

[@jonnyonthespot4629]

@@Nsvens89craftsman used multiple different forges. Even one from Sweden

[@kurts64]

Cool vid, cheers. Good job on the Killinger shoutout 👍👍🪓