Q: What is this axe designed for?
This Swedish carving axe is designed for roughing large carvings and architectural woodwork, removing material quickly before finer tools take over.
48U0402 - Swedish Carving Axe
Hand made by professional smiths in a small factory in Sweden, Gränsfors axes are a pleasure to use. They have grace, heft and balance that reflect good design and craftsmanship.
This carving axe, with its design based on traditional Swedish carving techniques, is good for roughing large carvings and architectural work. It has a 4 1/2" edge that is asymmetrically ground with a right-handed bias. The 14 1/2" long handle has an uneven surface for improved grip. 2 lb head.
Each axe is marked with the initials of the smith who forged it, and is fully honed, ready for use. Supplied with a full-grain leather case and an informative booklet outlining proper usage, cutting techniques and care instructions.
This Swedish carving axe is designed for roughing large carvings and architectural woodwork, removing material quickly before finer tools take over.
Yes, the edge is ground asymmetrically with a right-handed bias, so it isn't suited to left-handed use.
Yes, each axe is fully honed at the factory and ready to use as soon as it arrives.
Each axe comes with a full-grain leather case and a booklet covering usage, cutting techniques and care instructions.
| Materials | Steel head; wood handle |
| Dimensions | 14 1/2" handle; 4 1/2" edge, asymmetrically ground with right-handed bias |
| Weight | 0.9 kg (2 lb) head weight |
| Includes | Axe; leather case; instruction booklet |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Gränsfors Swedish Carving Axe
Hand made by professional smiths in a small factory in Sweden, Gränsfors axes are a pleasure to use. They have grace, heft and balance that reflect good design and craftsmanship.
This carving axe, with its design based on traditional Swedish carving techniques, is good for roughing large carvings and architectural work. It has a 4 1/2" edge that is asymmetrically ground with a right-handed bias. The 14 1/2" long handle has an uneven surface for improved grip. 2 lb head.
Each axe is marked with the initials of the smith who forged it, and is fully honed, ready for use. Supplied with a full-grain leather case and an informative booklet outlining proper usage, cutting techniques and care instructions.
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