Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The Woodman's Pal survival axe was originally a tool for forestry or agriculture, but quickly earned a place as an outstanding military implement. The well designed and balanced blade was first procured in World War II, and was useful for brush clearing, construction, camouflage, and a multitude of other listed uses. The Woodman's Pal served through the Vietnam War and is still part of the military inventory of edged tools in the 21st Century. It is 16 1/2 inches in overall length, with an 11 3/4 inch blade.
The official designation used during WWII was the LC-14-B, which would be stamped on the blade. However after WWII, this marking was not seen as often, and many were also privately purchased.
This example is in very good condition, and is from the post war period. The edges are not very sharp, but they have not been sharpened much, so there is still plenty of life left in the blade. The stacked leather handle is intact, and in good shape. The blade has suffered some rust damage, probably from getting wet while in use in the field.
The blade itself is marked:
WOODMAN'S PAL
284
TRADE (Victory Logo) MARK
VICTOR TOOL CO. - OLEY, PA.
This example was made after the company moved from Reading to Oley PA in the post war years. It has the full logo, used after the patent for the design was granted.
The steel belt carrier scabbard is in good shape, made of blued steel, which has speckled oxidation throughout. These were far more resilient than the WWII style canvas sheaths, which easily wore through. It has an OD green retention strap, as well as a steel belt hook on the back.
Overall this is a great chance to own a classic U.S. Military survival tool, complete with the steel original belt carrier!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 11 3/4"
Blade Style: Multi-Edge Machete
Overall length: 16 1/2“
Scabbard Length: 13 3/4"
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