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Forester Axe

£95.00

  • The Forester is a versatile, reliable general purpose axe. The 1.6kg head is an ideal weight for medium duty cutting / splitting work. This axe is the next in line when a little more power is needed than a compact "boy's" axe. Comes with our standard top grade American cow hide 6oz leather adjustable sheath.

    Blade Width:115mm | Head Weight:1600g | Gross Weight:2200g | Handle:80cm
  • Head
    • C50 high grade carbon steel
    • Open die drop forged by hand, heat treated, and oil-hardened
    • Approximately 53-56HRC (Rockwell)
    • Hand ground and polished to a mirror finish

    Handle
    • Crafted from Grade 'A' American hickory
    • Individually selected for grain orientation and density
    • Hand finished with boiled linseed oil
    • Traditionally hung using softwood wedge and round steel ring wedge

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