Vintage True Temper Welland Vale 7lb Railroad Pick Mattock Axe

Vintage True Temper Welland Vale 7lb Railroad Pick Mattock Axe Manufactured by True Temper / Welland Vale Canada in St. Catharines, Ontario. B Based on the dual factory stamp, this piece dates precisely between 1950 and 1965, making it a fantastic piece of Canadian industrial history. Brand: True Temper / Welland Vale (Clear, crisp dual stamp) Size/Weight: Stamped with a "7" indicating a heavy 7 lb head classification Heavy Work Duty: A 7-pound head sits at the heavier end of the standard consumer scale. It was purposefully designed for high-impact industrial tasks—such as breaking through frozen ground, wedging under heavy railroad ties, or tearing through thick tree root systems.) Tool Type: Dual-headed with a pointed pick end on one side and a flat digging mattock blade on the other Condition: Authentic vintage condition. Great natural dark metal patina. No cracks or catastrophic chips in the forged steel. Handle: Features a sturdy, full-length wooden handle. It has been secured at the top eye with a vintage fastening screw, keeping the head mounted. Perfect for heavy landscaping, root clearing, rocky soil work, or as a rugged addition to a vintage tool collection. Located in Bridgeland