WK RnD Compact Front Spike Axe

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The WK RnD Compact Front Spike Axes offer all the attributes of the RnD Full Front Spike axes, but with the center of the handle removed to make the axes easier to carry and deploy in close environments. The WK RnD Front Spike Axe Series is a collaborative design between Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler and skilled Sayoc Kali martial arts trainer Rafael Kayanan. The handle design provides a standard grip position, as well as a secondary close quarter grip that was developed to emulate the feel of a handgun grip. As of February 27, 2026, the RnD Compact Axe is only available with the Front Spike Option. Delivery is 6-8 months. Axe Specifications Axe steel: 80CrV2 Black oxide no-glare finish Head length: 5 1/2" Overall length: 10 7/8" Blade thickness: 3/8" Skeletonized full tapered tang Sheath Fast draw carrier Lined Boltaron® HD shockcord quick-release retention system Nylon belt straps with Mil-Spec Pull-The-Dot™ snaps Show more