Vintage Axe identification

[Danno77]

I have an old axe. not sure of its age. I'm not thinking it's super valuable. head shape is very similar to the first one you see on this page: http://vintageaxes.com/single.html

only markings on the axe are a "X" stamped on the side in the middle and an "8" on the underneath side right in front of the handle.

Is there a nice resource for looking up info on older axes? I use this axe quite a bit and have filed and cleaned up the head some, so any patina is history. Hope that doesn't end up being a horrible mistake, but it just can't be THAT old.....

 

[Dune]

It's not that old. Use it without fear.
Eric Sloane was the local (New England) ax expert. His book, "A Museum of Early American Tools" has hand drawn sketches of the evolution of axes.
I have several of the same vintage as yours, all yard sale treasures, none highly valuable antiques (yet).

 

[Danno77]

It's not that old. Use it without fear.
Eric Sloane was the local (New England) ax expert. His book, "A Museum of Early American Tools" has hand drawn sketches of the evolution of axes.
I have several of the same vintage as yours, all yard sale treasures, none highly valuable antiques (yet).

I use it more than my true temper with a fiberglass handle. thanks for the re-assurance.