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Up for sale is a spectacular, museum-grade piece of American edge-tool history: an all-original, vintage True Temper Kelly Perfect Double-Bit Axe, complete with its factory-issued hickory wood handle. This piece has been meticulously preserved and lightly cleaned strictly by hand using low-impact, non-mechanical methods to safeguard its genuine 1949–1982 lineage. No grinders, no harsh power tools, and no aggressive sanding discs have ever touched this specimen.★ ITEM SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS ★
• The Head: Forged at the historic Charleston, WV plant (Pre-1983). Features the legendary, deeply struck, crisp \"True Temper Kelly Perfect\" factory logo text stamp and the highly coveted diagnostic phantom bevels on the cheeks. Marked with an authentic \"3-2\" (3.5 lb) weight stamp.
• The Finish: Treated with a mild chemical bath to dissolve surface rust scale and finished with an ultra-fine 120-grit hand-buff. Displays a breathtaking, deep gunmetal-grey utility patina. The factory edge profiles remain beautifully intact.
• The Handle: 100% original, factory-fitted vintage hickory handle. The wood grain has been carefully hand-cleared of old garage grime down to an ultra-smooth 220-grit finish, and sealed with a clear protective coating to pop the natural grain while ensuring lifetime structural integrity.
• Connection Integrity: The head is rock-solidly secured to the wood shoulder using its original factory wedge layout. Zero wobble, zero play. Perfect profile alignment!★ OUR STOREFRONT TRANSPARENCY PROMISE ★
At Historical Grounds, we provide only honest, accurate, and non-exaggerated numismatic and antique assessments. We do not engage in inflated price hype. You receive the exact, pristine double-bit axe pictured on our workbench pad, packed securely with heavy-duty padding and dispatched fast with trackable shipping.🚨 sale POLICY: AS-IS / ALL SALES FINAL 🚨
Due to the highly collectible and premium nature of original vintage edge tools, this item is sold strictly AS-IS and we do not accept returns, refunds, or cancellations under any circumstances. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the pristine stamp markings and handle geometry before placing your offers.offerding starts at $159.99. Don\'t let this pristine standalone centerpiece escape your tool collection wall or advanced forestry display! Thank you for supporting our family-owned business startup.
