Special Small Carving Axe

Special Small Carving Axe

Soulwood Creations

Regular price £290.00 Sale

This small compact axe would be an ideal choice for beginners or experienced folk alike who prefer a smaller and lighter axe with a slimmer handle that could fit in a travelling bag easily.

The traditional bearded head profile, and the faceted re-curved handle makes it an ideal light weight carving axe. Hand forged from a solid piece of spring steel in Hungary by Szabo Andras a blacksmith with more than 30 years of experience.

By adding chip carving to the handle and achieving the midnight black colour on the handle which has been accentuated by using a padauk wedge created this one of a kind look and feel to this axe.

The symmetrical 30 degree flat grind is an ideal choice for cutting performance but robust enough to maintain a sharp edge for a longer period of time.

The double stitched thick vegetable tanned leather sheath is custom made for this axe. I have added some stamp work to further enhance the form of the sheath and axe head. and protect the razor sharp edge.

I have introduced a proud wedge on all of my axes. This serves a dual functionality. If the axe is going to be used in a really hot and dry climate there is a chance that the handle might shrink a little but with a few taps on the wedge the handle could be re-tightened. The secondary function of this is that with an axe that is meant to be used for generations there will come a time when the edge needs to be re-ground and this is a lot easier to achieve if the head is removed from the handle. With a proud wedge it is easier to get a purchase on the wedge and remove it as opposed to when it's trimmed flush.

  • Total weight, approx: 600g

  • Cutting edge length: 8cm

  • Handle length: 25cm

If you are ordering outside of the EU please be aware that you may be charged custom fees when you receive your order.