Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The LC-14-B 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 LC-14-B 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.
This example is in very good condition, and is still quite sharp! 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
280
TRADE MARK - PAT. APPL'D FOR
VICTOR TOOL CO. - READING, PA.
It is further marked on the outside of the hand guard with LC-14-B. The absence of a patent number on the blade indicates production before 11-30-1943, when the patent was approved. The belt scabbard is also marked on the interior, though part of the scabbard patent number is obscured by dirt and rust staining:
LC - 14 - B
U.S. PAT. 133851 MFG. BY
VICTOR TOOL COMPANY
READING, PA.
The belt carrier scabbard is fully functional, with all snaps and the zipper still intact, and is quite nice. It does however have some significant stains on the inside, from contact with the Tool, which is also somewhat rusted. The zipper is intact and functional.
Overall this is a great chance to own a classic survival tool from WWII, complete with the original belt carrier!
- This product is available for international shipping.
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