Pick Ax / Hatchet Head Thingy???

[Kurios1]

Howdy Folks. Finds are dropping along with the temperature but, I did manage a bunch of pulltabs along a river bank and this nasty big old rusty relic. It has a pointed pick on one end and a curved "hatchet" looking blade on the other end? Anyone know for sure what this tool was designed for and how old it may be? I kinda' like it and think it needs a visit to an electrolysis tank. Thanks for your assistance. Kurios1

 

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[iWeld]

Ice axe i think.

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[Kurios1]

Ice axe i think.

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Hmmm? Sounds like you may be onto something here. Never heard of an ice ax but, will begin researching them. Makes sense it was only a few feet from a river. Thanks mate.

 

[iWeld]

Sorry i couldnt offer more info. There is a few on ebay but i dont see any historic info for the period. Great find!I love finding old tools!

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[Icewing]

Looks like an old Gifford Wood CO. Axe.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=gifford+wood+co+axe&FORM=HDRSC2&PC=MOZB

 

[Kurios1]

Looks like an old Gifford Wood CO. Axe.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=gifford+wood+co+axe&FORM=HDRSC2&PC=MOZB

I believe you have it nailed down my friend. Looks like a few of their examples are nearly identical to what I dug. Great research. I wonder if I can bake off some rust via electrolysis and retrieve some stamping from this old thing? Thanks for you assistance mate!

 

[Icewing]

Get'r'done. I've got a strange find I dug today in the bath right now.

 

[Kurios1]

Get'r'done. I've got a strange find I dug today in the bath right now.

Cool. Can't wait to see it.