Snow and Nealy

gravydave · Apr 13, 2024

I have recently purchased a Snow and Neally
Broad axe, Froe and 2 draw Knives. I came across a 2015 thread while searching the net. I wondered if there are any Snow and Neally experts On this site. I purchased them to use. They have never been used. I am wondering if I should use them or keep them vintage. Quality tool for sure. Any info would be great.
Thanks…… Dave in Michigan.

nadogail · Apr 13, 2024

gravydave said:
I have recently purchased a Snow and Neally
Broad axe, Froe and 2 draw Knives. I came across a 2015 thread while searching the net. I wondered if there are any Snow and Neally experts On this site. I purchased them to use. They have never been used. I am wondering if I should use them or keep them vintage. Quality tool for sure. Any info would be great.
Thanks…… Dave in Michigan.

Welcome to the Forum from San Diego County, in Southwestern California.

gravydave · Apr 13, 2024

Thank you. I just visited San Marcos over Easter.

four.cycle · Apr 13, 2024

edited to correct spelling of "Nealley" 06/20/25 07:38 PDT

Snow & Nealley / Snow & Nealley, Bangor, ME / axes, logging tools / https://theworkingaxes.com/ / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/snow-and-nealy.531551/ /

I don't even have a folder for Snow & Nealley .... that's all I got there.

Welcome to the site, gravydave

keep this link handy

and this one too

quick thought: wonder if there's anything on bladeforums.com ??

RTM · Jun 19, 2025

four.cycle said:
Snow & Nealy / Snow & Nealy, Bangor, ME / axes, logging tools /

Just for clarity, I think it is

snow and nealley

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