Original U.S. / British Early Revolutionary War Era Colonial Blacksmith Small Hand Forged Trade Tomahawk With Maker Marking - R

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a remarkable and authentic piece of history - a trade tomahawk that was likely made by a British or American blacksmith during the 18th century. The tomahawk's head is in excellent condition despite some minor pitting, and appears to be with an older replaced shaft. The blade is designed for cutting and chopping, and was likely used for tasks such as felling small trees, building structures and making firewood. The handle appears to have been with the head for a very long time, but is now a little loose. The handle is likely a period replacement, but it is still a great representation of the trade axes that were used in the colonial era.

The length of the head of the tomahawk measures approximately 5 inches with an edge width of 2⅜ inches, while the handle is about 15 7/8 inches long. There are some small chips in the edge. There is a blacksmith marking present that reads ‘R’ in a pointed circle, although we have not been able to find any reliable information regarding this marking. A good research project.

This is a beautiful example of a Revolutionary War era Colonial blacksmith made tomahawk! Comes ready for further research and display.