Dissecting the Black Raven: An In Depth Look At the Popular Line of Axes

Dissecting the Black Raven: An In Depth Look At the Popular Line of Axes

Quite possibly the most sought after American Axe, the Black Raven and its infamous etch have long been an object of desire for modern axe collectors. Despite its high dollar value and interest, the history of the line has been misrepresented, with glaring mistakes repeated in numerous texts. Recent increases in counterfeiting of the line show a need for a factual history to be shared, and this modest volume traces its origins from the line that likely spurred the Black Raven line until the abandonment of the line during World War II. Included in its pages is a short guide on identifying authentic Black Raven etches and a walk through of how to identify some of the most common couterfeiting methods used to produce fake Raven axes.