Vintage Marble’s No. 6 Safety Pocket / Saddle Cruiser Double Bit Axe with Original Leather Sheath

A classic, highly collectible piece of American outdoorsmanship history, this Marble’s No. 6 Double Bit Axe—often referred to as a "Saddle Cruiser" or "Pocket Axe"—combines compact utility with exceptional early 20th-century craftsmanship.

• Axe Head: Features a double-bit cruiser profile stamped clearly with the iconic MARBLE'S logo and model marking "SAFETY AXE NO. 6" on the cheek. Cleaned and polished finish showcasing smooth metal surfaces and well-maintained bits.

• Haft: Fitted on an original, straight-grained hickory handle featuring the clean, legible burned branding mark: "MARBLE'S – FOR EVERY HOUR IN THE OPEN" complete with the classic Marble Safety Axe Co. logo.

• Sheath Included: Comes complete with a fitted heavy-duty leather double-bit sheath featuring rivet reinforcements and dual snap closures to protect both cutting edges during transport.

History & Heritage

• Marble Safety Axe Co. Legacy: Founded by Webster L. Marble in Gladstone, Michigan in the late 1890s, Marble’s quickly became famous for inventing compact, high-quality outdoor gear tailored for hunters, trappers, foresters, and woodsmen.

• The No. 6 Double Bit "Saddle Axe": Designed to be lightweight enough to be carried on a saddle pack or belt while remaining fully capable of handling light clearing, camp tasks, and woodcraft. Double-bit designs allowed woodsmen to keep one edge thin and sharp for clean slicing and the other slightly thicker for heavier chopping or working near dirt.

• Iconic Branding: The famous slogan "FOR EVERY HOUR IN THE OPEN" was adopted by Marble's in the early 1900s to reflect their dedication to producing durable, dependable gear for wilderness expeditions.

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