From hand-forged axes of the Viking conquests to the American homesteader’s felling axe, this is a tool that has shaped human history like few others. American Axe pays tribute to this iconic instrument of settlement and industry, with rich history, stunning photography, and profiles of the most collectible vintage axes such as The Woodslasher, Keen Cutter, and True Temper Perfect. Combining his experiences as a forester, axe collector, and former competitive lumberjack, author Brett McLeod conveys the allure of this deceptively simple woodcutting implement and celebrates the resurging interest in its story and use.

Illustrated story of the revolution of the axe and its varied uses with photos from the author's collection and museums. Identifies the great variety of North American axes, dating from the Colonial period to the present. Detailed drawings and diagrams of construction and production of basic types of axes are also pictured, along with a list of all known American axe manufacturers since the 18th century, and notes on the care of axes.

Reprint. Originally published: Brattleboro, Vt.: S. Greene Press, 1972.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

THIS IS A FIRST -- TOMAHAWKS * PIPE AXES * OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER by John Baldwin. You don't have anything like it. This 'First of a series' completely covers this highly collectable exciting subject. A historically significant perspective combined with pictures from the top collections in the country, thus insuring authentic documented artifacts from our American frontier. Invaluable as a teaching reference with accurate detailed information, the text written as an exciting saga of Americana. * Hardbound, 8 1/2" X 11" gold lettered brown cover. * 128 pages of the finest printing quality. * Over 850 images of tomahawks & related weapons. * 16 full-color pages of tomahawks, beadwork & related artifacts. * 45 vintage photos of Indians with tomahawks, most never published. * Drawn blacksmith examples. * Detailed captions & informative text complement the photographs. * 7 detailed chapters, everything you wanted to know about tomahawks. * Current price guide, buying & collecting information. * How tomahawks were made. * Historical perspective of pipe axes. * Nomenclature chart. * Phase chart. * Shape in time chart. * Demographics & trade route map. * Chapter VI: Over 140 tomahawk heads shown. * Chapter VII: Over 225 tomahawks with handles. * Suggested retail $75.00 each. Library & quantity discounts available. E.A.A. Trading Company, P.O. Box 299, West Olive, MI 49460. 616-399-6035.