Woodcrafters Carving Axe ~ Pre-Order*

Woodcrafters Carving Axe Designed by Woodcrafters, Forged in Ukraine 52100 Carbon Steel - Ground Flat Over Hollow Ash handle & 5mm Leather Sheath Specs: 52100 high-carbon steel (HRC 59-60) Blade length: 11 cm (4.3 in) Head length: 12 cm (4.7 in) Handle length: 32.5 cm (12.8 in) Head Weight: 525 grams (1.15 lbs) Pre-Orders *Pre-Orders are currently open. Axes will be forged and shipped within 5-6 weeks subject to shipping and customs. Delivery times are subject to change. We will keep you informed Woodcrafters Carving Axe The Woodcrafters Carving Axe has been meticulously designed for spooncarving and woodcraft by Alex Finberg & the Woodcrafters Team. Forged in Ukraine to the highest quality standards, handles with an ash haft and fitted with a 5mm veg tanned leather sheath. Alex: "I have always wanted an all round carving axe which had enough weight behind it for efficient carving, whilst having a long edge profile for slicing cuts, and enough curvature to enable versatile shaping of spoon billets and blanks. I am proud to say this is tool has been worth the wait after the long hours of designing and prototyping we have arrived at an axe I can stand behind as an heirloom tool" The head is forge welded the old way from new stock 52100 high-carbon steel, with a flat over hollow grind and hafted with a smooth ash haft, shaped to swing comfortably in the hand through a long session at the block. It arrives razor sharp and ready to use with a 5mm veg tanned leather sheath Specifications Steel— New Stock 52100 high-carbon steel (ASTM A295), hardened to 59–60 HRC for strong edge retention and wear resistance. Handle — European Ash, finished with linseed oil Sheath — 5mm Veg tanned Leather sheath included Condition — Brand New & Ready to Carve Dimensions Blade length: 11 cm (4.3 in) Head length: 12 cm (4.7 in) Handle length: 32.5 cm (12.8 in) Head weight: 525 grams(1.15 lb) Overall weight: 710 grams (1.56lbs) Well suited to Roughing out blanks for spoons, bowls, and kuksas Green woodworkers and carvers who want one axe that hews, splits, and details Hobbyists and professionals alike, across both hard and soft woods Age Restriction (18+) As a whittling tutor I am passionate about appropriate and safe tool use. I do not sell bladed products to anybody under the age of 18 and reserve the right to cancel any order at my own discretion. At checkout please provide your personal details including name, address and contact details. This information is screened through Age Checked to confirm if you are over the age of 18. If you do not pass this process you will be prompted to enter additional information such as credit card details or driving license number. It is also important to know and comply with the law regarding the carrying and use of knives (Criminal Justice Act 1988 & Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 in England and Wales).