National Pattern Plumb Axe
A kind neighbor who knows I've a passion for axes gave me the Plumb National Pattern Axe shown below. The handle is original and rather warped. There is pitting on the top of the head. I like how the heel drops down into a nice beard shape. Plumb National Pattern...
Zulu War Axe on Forged in Fire
The Zulu War Axe debuts on Forged in Fire. I like the show Forged in Fire and I like axes. So I keep tabs on which episodes of Forged in Fire feature an axe. In well over one hundred of episodes of the show (including this one) there have only been 16 so far in which...
Details on the New Gransfors Bearded Axe
The Gransfors Bearded Axe is part of a new Historiska Yxor line of limited edition historical axes. There are more pictures on their website as well as the specifications and information (in Swedish), which I have partly translated using google and interpreted and elaborated on based on my knowledge of axes.
Gränsfors Laminated Bearded Axe with Eye-Socket
Gränsfors Bruk teased a new axe last week. Today via Instagram Gränsfors announced their new, limited edition, Laminated Bearded Axe. The instagram post included two wonderful pieces of eye candy. It will only be available in the Swedish market initially, while...
Gransfors Bruk Teases New Goosewing Axe
Today on their instagram feed, Gränsfors Bruk posted a picture of an axe with the text "COMING SOON 💥" The axe profile is unlike any axe in their current lineup. I speculate that it is a type of offset, goosewing hewing axe that will be added to their existing line of...
Anatomy of an Axe from Poll to Palm Swell
An axe is just a metal wedge on a stick right? Hardly. There are many parts of an axe from poll to palm swell and bit to butt. The design of each of these elements creates a unique purpose built tool. The below details what each part of an axe is called.Head (axe...
Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe Head Weight
The Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe head weight is 680 grams or about 1.5 pounds. Because each head is hand forged the actual head weight will vary within a few grams.
Forged in Fire Episodes with Axes
For the most up to date list of Forged in Fire Episodes with Axes view the Complete Guide to Forged in Fire Episodes with Axes.This article answers the question what are the Forged in Fire episodes with axes? Forged in Fire is an entertaining and educational show on...