The entire “Handle Number” is composed of four digits. Hickory Handles have been separated into ten groups as to the TYPE of handle; e.g., Axe, Pick, Sledge, Hammer and Hatchet, etc. These groups are numbered from 1,000 to 10,000. The “Thousands” number signifies the TYPE OF HANDLE.

Each type of handle includes several different STYLES of handles: e.g., Bent Single Bit Axe, Nail Hammer, Machinist’s Hammer, etc. The STYLE OF HANDLE is designated by the “Hundreds” number. Be combining the correct “thousands” number with the proper “hundreds” number, the type and style of handle is identified.

The LENGTH of the handle is shown by the “Tens” number. The length of the handle in inches composes the last two digits of the entire handle number.

BRAND identification: The entire handle number is followed by a hyphen (or a space) and the BRAND NUMBER. The Brand Number is found in the price list.

An additional hyphen (or space) and a number following the brand number denotes the WEIGHT of tool with which the handle is used. This is required only on certain handles where the weight of tool is specified.

SUFFIXES: “X” denotes Octagon Grip. “S” denotes Small Eye.

See "Eye / Handle Guide"