Our axes are hand forged from a block of 4142 chrome/moly alloy steel in the Blue Ridge mountains on the Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee line and heat treated to 55.5 HRC. The heads are hung on straight grained hickory handles made from cabinet grade kiln dried lumber*. Each handle is hand fitted with a drawknife.
This axe comes with a handle length of approximately 13.5 inches, and a blade width of approximately 4 1/4 to 4 3/8 inches. The overall weight of the axe without sheath is approximately 750 grams. The flat, Scandi ground edge is set at 30 degrees for optimum carving performance. With an ergonomically sculpted handle curved and shaped to compliment the axe head in performance, this is a tool that will be a joy to use for many generations. The carving axe was designed by Austrian wood carver, Maximilian Neukäufler from Woodsmans Finest.
Sheaths are hand made with thick vegetable tanned water buffalo leather. 100% made in house. Overbuilt and ready to use, because overkill never fails.
Available handle lengths
13.5” Oval Hickory Handle $340
13.5” Octagonal Hickory Handle $355
Other optional upgrades
Lanyard hole
Bulb end + $30
Signed handle + $20
Stamped Head (4 letters) + $40
*Handles 19” or shorter will have straight grain yet may not be parallel to the handle.