Berg Unusual Markings
Below are some Berg chisels with seldom-seen or unusual blade markings.
The middle chisel in the photo below has what I call a “Flying D” on it. It was stamped only on the middle chisel — one of a set of five. I have no idea what it signifies, but I have seen it on a few other chisel blades.
Here is the same mark stamped on an Eskilstunasteel “Esteel” chisel. I’m starting to think that it looks like a flying saucer. 🙂
The Berg chisel below has a Crown symbol and an “S.J.” imprinted on the back of its blade beside the typical Berg text and shark. I see this mark every so often on Swedish tools. I have read that this mark has something to do with the Swedish Government, or the Swedish Military, or the Swedish Train System. I hope to be able to track down the correct information eventually.
The chisel below has a crossed razor and pliers imprinted on the front of the blade. This is the only Berg tool that I’ve seen with this imprint so far.
This is an earlier Berg chisel. The handle does not look original, although it may have been modified at some point.
Here is the razor and pliers imprint on the front of the chisel.
Here is a closer look.
The Berg shark is an earlier variation, indicating that this is an older Berg chisel.
The “three crowns” insignia is a government mark which is most often seen on tools sold to the military. “SJ” is almost certainly the national railway mark.
Any thoughts on a chisel with A E BERG ESKILSTUNA SWEDEN on the flat side and on the bevel side it has engraved a bird standing in water within a circle followed by “LA PERDIT” in inverted commas. I think the handle is not original. Any information would be appreciated
I believe those chisels were made by Berg for sale in South America. “La Perdiz” is Spanish for “The Partridge”.
I got a berg chisel today with a crown with two letters (think it was c & v) and “41” on the opposite side from the shark stamp. At first i thought it was the width in mm’s, but when i measured it was only a 38mm wide chisel.
That is very interesting. I have not seen those markings on a Berg chisel before.
Hi, I found an EA Berg chisel, with La Perdiz stamp, but the incredible thing is that it is huge, 8cm wide. It is an excellent state of preservation.
Was ea burg a mason? Just a thought.