Original U.S. WWII Woodman's Pal 681 Survival Axe by Victor Tool with Steel Belt Carrier Scabbard

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 14 3/4 inches in overall length, with an 9 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 marked 681, with a patent number PAT #2335497, dated November 30th, 1943, making this a WWII example.

This example is in very good condition, from the patent suggests it is wartime. The edges still very sharp. The wooden handle is intact and in good shape. This example never had a handguard. 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
681
TRADEMARK - PAT #2335497
VICTOR TOOL CO. - READING, PA.

This example was made before the company moved from Reading to Oley PA in the post war years, which is why we believe it to be WWII.

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. There is some oxidation as shown.

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: 9"
Blade Style: Multi-Edge Machete
Overall length: 14 3/4“
Scabbard Length: 12"