This unique lightweight hewing axe is based on examples from Western Europe in the 8th and 9th century. You can even see this type of axe being used by boat builders in the famous Bayeau tapestry. This particular example has a hand-forged flawless wrap-and-weld eye, and a laminated blade. The razor-sharp edge is 1084 high carbon steel. The eye of the axe is offset and canted slightly to keep the wielder's knuckles from scraping against the work when the axe is being used on long timbers. The blade is also slightly cupped so it will enter and exit the wood cleanly and leave a smooth slightly scalloped surface. Some subtle decorative filing has been added to the back of the blade to accentuate its unique profile. The handle is locally harvested black locust selected because of its hardness, density and the natural curve that complemented the function of the axe, and it has been wedged with black walnut.

blade 10.5" long by 5.25" from poll to edge.

handle 18.5" long

Overall 24.25"

total weight just over 2lbs