Vintage Cassin Ice Axe 
Marked CASSIN
c. 1940's - 1950's, 20th century
Wood, Metal
30"l x 11"w
© Vintage Winter

This is a wonderful old vintage wooden Cassin wooden shafted ice axe.  Named after Riccardo Cassin (the famous Italian Mountaineer) this ice axe most likely dates from 1949 - 1952.  In excellent condition, still usable today featuring its original cotton wrist leash, negative tip clearance pick, solid wooden shaft, curved adze, traditional shaped spike and a leather head cover.