eBay User JWCreation

When eBay user JWCreation began advertising laser etched axes early in 2025, he noted that his intent was to produce only "Tribute" axes and not replicas, reproductions, or any axes that would be considered fraudulent. His work has evolved quickly, however, and recent axes may prove that statement slightly lax. Most of the products sold under this account are miniature letter opener axes, tiny cleavers, and other smaller than normal cutting tools, with historic and modern logos laser etched on them. Initially, all of these creations bore the word "Tribute", making them easily recognizable. However, current offerings, including a "Philmont" Scout axe etch of an authentic Plumb National pattern, could easily be mistaken, by newer collectors, as authentic. The word "Tribute" is not found on all the seller's items, and a Shapleigh "Sportsman" sold by the account is likely, once rusted and patinaed, is likely to cause some confusion. In addition to the possibility of misleading histories on disingenuous vintage imagery, the use of current trademarked and copyrighted imagery and logos is of some concern to the owners of the Ka-Bar, Stihl, and Case logos, all of which showed concern when made aware of the illicit use of their protected logos. Hints for identifying primary and secondary sales of this maker's products are below:

• Miniature products that are not typical of the companies from which the logos they represent are from.

• Incorrect Black Raven imagery, diverging from the correct form and figures.

• Shallow etching on low grade steel products

• Etches from companies other than Marbles that are on the typical "3 rounds" eye'd Marbles heads

• Additional imagery inconsistent with historic pieces

At this time, at JWCreation products are sold with notes that they are "Repos", "Tributes", "Reproduction", "REPOP", or "Personalized" products, though secondary resales may or may not push these labels in continuance.