Felling Axe

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The perfect camp axe A good axe is one of the most useful tools for camp or backyard. It’s obviously essential for splitting firewood and kindling, but also comes in handy for a mu ltitude of other outdoor tasks. With a trusty axe you can build natural shelters, make simple camp furniture and tackle all sorts of other bushcraft projects. When it comes to forestry, a felling axe can also be very useful for clearing fallen logs or branches from trails and paths or cutting back tangled undergrowth. Barebones’ Felling Axe is the perfect size and weight for all such jobs. With a heritage-inspired design, it features a carbon steel head and 23.5" curved hickory handle that ensures it feels well-balanced and comfortable to swing. Whether you’re working in the backyard or the backcountry, trust this high-quality tool to do the job. FEATURES OVERVIEW SPECS MATERIALS CARE GUIDE ECO CREDENTIALS THE BRAND Ideal multi-purpose axe for chopping and splitting wood 0.7kg hand-sharpened 1055 carbon steel head Rounded and sharpened 9.5 cm blade Durable 59.7 cm curved hickory handle Axe head set with wood wedge and round steel wedge Flat and polished back of axe head Includes sheath made from 900D polyester with riveted construction, copper-finished snap closure and leather accents Dimensions: 597 x 184 x 32 mm Weight: 1.08 kg Carbon steel head Curved hickory handle Leather accents 900D Polyester Sheath Axe Head Apply a thin coat of protective oil after each use. Wipe clean of dirt, water, and fingerprints regularly. Use a medium to fine file to straighten out any larger dings or nicks in the blade. The edge can be honed with a medium sharpening disk or stone. An extra steel ring wedge comes with the axe should the head come loose. Pound the wooden wedge into the top of the axe handle then secure it with the steel ring wedge by hammering it until the top of the axe head is secure and flush. Sheath Waxed canvas should never be dry cleaned or machine washed. It can be cleaned carefully by hand. Brush off the loose dirt, rinse the surface with cold water, gently scrub with a brush, then let air dry. If stains persist, use mild bar soap or saddle soap. After cleaning, waxed canvas may need to be re-waxed. To do so, use a wax conditioner and apply following the manufacturer's instructions. Eco Certifications - Barebones Living is a certified B Corp, the highest distinction for companies committed to making environmental and social responsibility a core part of their business operations. Barebones Living is a brand perfectly attuned to our passions here at WildBounds. Just like us, they love campfires, nature and quality time in the great outdoors. Their premium, vintage-inspired goods will help to elevate your adventures, whether you’re camping, foraging or exploring close to home. We also love their values. The founder, Robert Workman, is a committed philanthropist who is also behind another of our favourite brands, Goal Zero. Plus, Barebones is a certified B Corp, so you can be confident that products meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. They’re just as committed to sustainability, which means reducing waste and minimising environmental impact throughout the product range. Makes a excellent camp axe! -Rodney M., Verified Buyer Show more