Elwell Hand Hatchet – 1 1/2 lbs head [Pre-owned]

Product Description

Edward Elwell manufactured edge tools at Wednesbury Forge in the Midlands.

The company was founded in 1817, and the forge closed in 2005.

Originally, the machinery was powered by water and by steam engines.

In 1902 the business became a private limited company. The water wheels were replaced in 1904 by water turbines. In 1967, the company became one of the amalgamated firms of a newly formed company Spearwell Tools Ltd, and this was later taken over by Spear & Jackson. 

Wednesbury Forge closed in 2005, and the buildings were demolished in 2007

Elwell made a variety of edge tools and their tools are considered to be of premium quality.

This hatchet has a lovely original hickory handle.

Excellent.

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