E. C. Atkins Splitter

[Geneva]

This is similar to splitter that Osborne makes like the #86.

I have had it for 5 years and bought a new blade for it 2 years ago. The blade will need to be sharpened although It cuts just fine the way it is but there is room for improvement. It will split down to 1 or 2 ozs. with no problem. It is in excellent condition.

I replaced the splitter with a Chase pattern 10" splitter what a difference.

I am asking $375 plus shipping.

The pictures are self explanatory thanks for your interest.

Edited July 9, 2015 by Geneva

[bruce johnson]

I have a question. On the back side - right side - below the back of the blade, the part of the frame that extends out under the lip that holds the blade screw. Is there a round logo stamped into the frame that looks like an old fashion bomb - round circle with a lit fuse logo? If so, I'll buy it. Thanks, - Bruce

[Geneva]

I am sorry to say there is no bomb with a fuse.

Thanks for asking.

[bruce johnson]

Thank you for checking. I'd suspect the frame is an Osborne and the blade was made by Atkins. Atkins is an old company that makes hand tools and known for their saws. Another general tool making company that made splitter blade was Disston. The general lore was the Disston blades were subcontracted during war time(s) to meet the demand for the military contracts Osborne had. It wouldn't be a stretch to think that a company like Atkins was in on that as well. Thanks, - Bruce

[25b]

For everyone's info, the bomb with lit fuse emblem is of the Ordnance Corps of the US Army...just so everyone knows what that means...

It looks like this:

[Geneva]

OK, so now we know that the AOD did not purchase this tool many years ago. It is still a very good quality splitter that is for sale.