Q: What is a hunter's axe used for?
This hunters axe is built mainly for skinning game, with a gently rounded, polished poll, though its 3 1/4" face also handles general wood chopping.
48U0501 - Hunter's 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.
The hunter's axe, with a gently rounded and polished flay poll, is specially made for skinning game. Also suitable for chopping wood, it has a 3 1/4" face, a 1.5 lb head, and an 18 1/2" handle.
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 hunters axe is built mainly for skinning game, with a gently rounded, polished poll, though its 3 1/4" face also handles general wood chopping.
Yes, alongside its skinning-focused poll, the 3 1/4" face and 1.5 lb head work well for general wood chopping around camp.
Yes, it's fully honed at the factory and ready to use as soon as it arrives.
Each axe includes a full-grain leather case and a booklet covering usage, cutting techniques and care instructions.
| Materials | Steel head; wood handle |
| Dimensions | 18 1/2" handle; 3 1/4" face |
| Weight | 0.7 kg (1.5 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 Hunter’s 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.
The hunter's axe, with a gently rounded and polished flay poll, is specially made for skinning game. Also suitable for chopping wood, it has a 3 1/4" face, a 1.5 lb head, and an 18 1/2" handle.
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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