12 best felling axes

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Husqvarna provides a wide range of wooden axes for different kinds of work. These axes are forged in Sweden from Swedish axe steel with a consistently high quality. With good maintenance, your axe will last for a long time. Don't store in too warm conditions, since the handle might Shrink. Always dry of dirt & moisten before putting the axe cover on. If the axe is put away for a longer time, grease it to prevent rust.

• Multi-purpose axe is a single-bit axe in traditional style
• Head is attached to the hickory shaft using both a wooden and Steel Wedge to secure fastening
• Versatile axe used for tree felling, wood chopping, and other jobs
• The long handle provides power to the cut
• Includes a leather edge cover

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Husqvarna 26" Wooden Multi-Purpose Axe

26” multi-purpose axe is ideal for tree felling, log limbing, branch trimming and clearing bushes. A long handle gives power to the cut. Comes with an edge cover in leather. Made of hickory and hand-forged Swedish steel. The head is attached to the handle using both a wooden and a steel wedge to secure fastening.

• HANDMADE IN GERMANY The Bavarian Woodworker is a full-size traditional German cutting axe and felling axe, with the heft and power required for heavy felling work. The 3 ½ lb. Rheinland pattern axe head has a sharp, slim, wide-bit blade that will outperform most American pattern felling axes and hatchets, and is the best axe for cutting work. This axe is well suited for felling large trees, and can also be used for splitting medium firewood. Perfect for the farm, home, or cabin.
• GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED - Sustainably sourced grade A American hickory handle individually hand finished and selected for grain orientation and density with a boiled linseed oil finish and sanded to 150 grit for a comfortable and smooth finish on your axe handle.
• C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - As all Helko Werk axe heads are, this piece is forged by hand on a drop hammer. Dropforging is a process where the blacksmith uses tongs to hold and shape hot steel as a drop hammer falls repeatedly onto it.
• INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL - Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets
• DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 3.5 lb / Length: 31 in. / Total Weight: 5.5 lb

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Helko Werk Traditional Bavarian Woodworker

The Bavarian Woodworker is a full-size German cutting axe, with the heft and power required for heavy felling work. The 3 ½ lb. Rheinland pattern axe head has a sharp, slim, wide-bit blade that will outperform most American pattern axes at cutting work. The pattern is named after Germany's famous Rhein River Valley, a heavily forested region where axes like these have been in use for centuries. This axe is well suited for felling large trees, and can also be used for splitting medium firewood.

Forging

Helko axe heads are individually forged by hand using a drop hammer on open dies. The blacksmith does this work on a drop forge, using tongs to hold and shape the hot steel as a hammer falls repeatedly onto it. The drop hammer runs continuously at remarkable speed, requiring a highly skilled and time-tested smith. The hand-eye coordination and judgment required for this process can only come from years of experience, as every split-second decision ultimately affects the shape and integrity of the final product. ​Once satisfied with his work, the Smith hammers the Helko Werk crown logo into the cheek. Only minimal supplementary work is performed, allowing each blade to proudly display its forging marks and ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. All Helko tools are manufactured in Germany from premium, C50 high grade carbon steel.

Rockwell Hardness

Rockwell hardness is an important factor to consider when evaluating the quality of an axe head. The steel must be tempered just right, without being too soft to hold an edge or hard enough to become brittle. A soft bit will lose its edge quickly, requiring constant sharpening and honing. Conversely, over-hardened bits are liable to chip during normal use. ​Helko's Master Smiths have cumulatively spent hundreds of years perfecting the hardness and temper of our axes, creating an ideal balance between superior edge holding ability, ease of sharpening, and resistance to chipping. After forging, the heads are hardened and cooled in a continuously running 70°C oil bath. They are then heated to 180-200°C to relieve strain on the surface of the steel and achieve the desired level of hardness. Helko axe and hatchet edges are hardened to approximately 53-56 HRC (Rockwell) up to 30 millimeters from the cutting edge, while the eye is generally left unhardened to prevent cracks in the steel.

Handle Making

The quality of the handle is a significant measure of the tool’s integrity. Helko proudly equips their axes with some of the finest woods available. Our hickory handles are crafted from sustainably sourced Grade A American hickory. Helko promotes environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world's forests. Our hickory wood is softly air dried over periods of approximately 9 months in order to bring the wood's moisture content down the the proper level. American hickory, growing between 60 and 120 feet high, is a hardwood that maintains remarkable bending properties and flexibility. Hickory is known for its shock absorbing and resistance capabilities. It has a coarse texture and a straight grain, and is highly receptive to oils and finishes. Hickory’s sapwood, or outer layer, is primarily white with shades of brown, while the heartwood is a pale reddish brown.

Leather Sheaths

Our Leather sheaths are made from vegetable tanned, full grain, cowhide leather. The sheaths are made with a heavy duty welt, which is an added strip of leather that rests against the blade, for maximum blade protection. The buckle fasteners are nickel plated with an adjustable strap that will always ensure a tight and snug fit, regardless if the leather stretching over time.

Maintenance & Safety - Take care of your axe, and it will take care of you.

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Chops with unmatched power, speed and accuracy. The all-purpose design of our 28-inch Chopping Axe makes felling trees quick and easy. Like all of our axes, this Chopping Axe combines perfected weight distribution, advanced blade geometry, an ultra-sharp edge and virtually unbreakable design to maximize your performance. This combination of features allows the blade to bite three times deeper when chopping. With more blade penetration on each swing, you can chop more wood in less time, with less effort and hand strain. Low-friction blade coating powers through wood and prevents head from getting stuck. Inseparable Perma Head insert-molded head will not loosen and prevents overstrike breakage. Shock-absorbing DuraFrame handle is lightweight yet stronger than steel to prevent overstrike damage. Designed in Billnas, Finland, building on a 360-year history of the world's best forged tools. Includes blade guard. Lifetime warranty.

• Power Source Type: Charcoal

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Fiskars 375581-1001 Chopping Axe

The all-purpose design of our 28" Chopping Axe makes felling trees quick and easy. Like all of our axes, this Chopping Axe combines perfected weight distribution, advanced blade geometry, an ultra-sharp edge and virtually unbreakable design to maximize your performance. This combination of features allows the blade to bite deeper when chopping. With more blade penetration on each swing, you can chop more wood in less time, with less effort and hand strain.

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The Gränsfors American Felling Axe is a professional axe for those who want to work in the forest in the traditional way. Developed by Gränsfors in conjunction with axe collector Lawrence Lyford and boat builder Geoffrey Burke, this axe is ideal for felling very large trees, thanks to its long, broad edge of 11.5 cm. The axe is forged to a curved bit, making it suitable for cutting into fresh, resinous wood such as spruce or pine. The heavy head and long handle also give considerable power to the cut. It’s also great for hewing, especially for notching and chipping.



There is one type of head, but 3 handles to choose from. This listing is for the 31" CURVED HANDLE version (MPN: 434-1). This axe is almost twice as heavy as the Scandinavian Forest Axe.



Comes to you sharp, with a protective leather sheath and a copy of "The Axe Book". Gränsfors Bruk give a 20-year guarantee.

• Gränsfors AMERICAN FELLING AXE - a professional axe for those who want to work in the forest in the traditional way. The axe is ideal for felling very large trees, thanks to its long, broad edge of 4½”.
• This is the 31" (79cm) CURVED HANDLE version (MPN: 434-1) - forged to a curved bit, making it suitable for cutting into fresh, resinous wood such as spruce or pine. The heavy head and long handle also give considerable power to the cut. The axe is almost twice as heavy as the Scandinavian Forest Axe (430).
• Cutting Edge: 4½" (115mm), Head Weight: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg), Weight with Handle: 5.3 lb (2.4 kg) Length with Handle 31” (79cm)
• Comes with a full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather sheath and Gransfors Bruks "The Axe Book".
• Backed by a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty. PLEASE NOTE: In March 2017 Gransfors announced that they abandon the steel wedge on all their axes (with the exception of Splitting Axes for now). Please see the full announcement in one of the images to the left.

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• Featuring a European style head with a 4" blade and a 4 1/2" cutting edge
• It takes a big bite with every swing. Plus, it features a very sturdy, durable straight-grained American Hickory handle
• In our extensive field-tests in the outback of Australia, the Trail Boss was used to chop kindling
• Clear roads and trails, to build blinds and even to chop down a fair sized tree

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Trail Boss Axe

Featuring a European style head with a 4" blade and a 4 1/2" cutting edge, it takes a big bite with every swing. Plus, it features a very sturdy, durable straight-grained American Hickory handle. In our extensive field-tests in the outback of Australia, the Trail Boss was used to chop kindling, clear roads and trails, to build blinds and even to chop down a fair sized tree!

The Cold Steel Trail Boss is compact enough to carry all day in your hand or strapped to your pack, yet tough enough for chores that would make a hatchet or tomahawk scream for mercy. Featuring a European style head with a 4" blade and a 4 1/2" cutting edge, it takes a big bite with every swing. Plus, it features a very sturdy, durable straight-grained American Hickory handle. In our extensive field-tests in the outback of Australia, the Trail Boss was used to chop kindling, clear roads and trails, to build blinds and even to chop down a fair sized tree!

• HANDMADE IN GERMANY The Forester is a highly capable, full-size general purpose axe. Its 3 ½ pound head provides enough heft and power for most cutting and felling work. It is big enough to take down medium and large trees without over-encumbering the average user. Each axe head is hung with a dual wedge system with a hardwood wdge and steel ring wedge for maximum head security
• GRADE A AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - LINSEED OIL FINISH - 150 GRIT SANDED Each axe handle is sourced from Grade A American Hickory that is hand finished and selected for density and grain orientation, finished by hand and sanded to 150 grit with boiled linseed oil for a comfortable and smooth finish to avoid blisters over constant use
• C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - The axe head is handforged using a drop hammer, requiring Helko Werk's highly trained blacksmiths using tongs to hold hot steel while shaping each individual axe head as a drop hammer falls onto it to craft the perfect axe. The head is buffed and polished to a highly reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance
• INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL Each Helko Werk Axe includes a sturdy vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axe and protective oil to keep your axe looking great
• DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 3.5 lb / Length: 31 in. / Total Weight: 5.5lb

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Helko Werk Classic Forester

The Forester is a highly capable, full-size general purpose axe. Its 3 ½ pound head provides enough heft and power for most cutting and felling work. It is big enough to take down medium and large trees without over-encumbering the average user. If you are looking for a full-size axe but aren’t able to comfortably wield the larger Expedition, the Forester is a solid choice and perfect for the farm, home, or cabin.

Forging

Helko axe heads are individually forged by hand using a drop hammer on open dies. The blacksmith does this work on a drop forge, using tongs to hold and shape the hot steel as a hammer falls repeatedly onto it. The drop hammer runs continuously at remarkable speed, requiring a highly skilled and time-tested smith. The hand-eye coordination and judgment required for this process can only come from years of experience, as every split-second decision ultimately affects the shape and integrity of the final product. ​Once satisfied with his work, the Smith hammers the Helko Werk crown logo into the cheek. Only minimal supplementary work is performed, allowing each blade to proudly display its forging marks and ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. All Helko tools are manufactured in Germany from premium, C50 high grade carbon steel.

Rockwell Hardness

Rockwell hardness is an important factor to consider when evaluating the quality of an axe head. The steel must be tempered just right, without being too soft to hold an edge or hard enough to become brittle. A soft bit will lose its edge quickly, requiring constant sharpening and honing. Conversely, over-hardened bits are liable to chip during normal use. ​Helko's Master Smiths have cumulatively spent hundreds of years perfecting the hardness and temper of our axes, creating an ideal balance between superior edge holding ability, ease of sharpening, and resistance to chipping. After forging, the heads are hardened and cooled in a continuously running 70°C oil bath. They are then heated to 180-200°C to relieve strain on the surface of the steel and achieve the desired level of hardness. Helko axe and hatchet edges are hardened to approximately 53-56 HRC (Rockwell) up to 30 millimeters from the cutting edge, while the eye is generally left unhardened to prevent cracks in the steel.

Handle Making

The quality of the handle is a significant measure of the tool’s integrity. Helko proudly equips their axes with some of the finest woods available. Our hickory handles are crafted from sustainably sourced Grade A American hickory. Helko promotes environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world's forests. Our hickory wood is softly air dried over periods of approximately 9 months in order to bring the wood's moisture content down the the proper level. American hickory, growing between 60 and 120 feet high, is a hardwood that maintains remarkable bending properties and flexibility. Hickory is known for its shock absorbing and resistance capabilities. It has a coarse texture and a straight grain, and is highly receptive to oils and finishes. Hickory’s sapwood, or outer layer, is primarily white with shades of brown, while the heartwood is a pale reddish brown.

Leather Sheaths

Our Leather sheaths are made from vegetable tanned, full grain, cowhide leather. The sheaths are made with a heavy duty welt, which is an added strip of leather that rests against the blade, for maximum blade protection. The buckle fasteners are nickel plated with an adjustable strap that will always ensure a tight and snug fit, regardless if the leather stretching over time.

Helko Werk Classic Forester

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Gransfors Bruks from Sweden are famous for their axes and edge tools. They have been hand forging tools for over 100 years and have a deserved reputation for their quality and product range. Each axe has the individual blacksmith's initials stamped next to the Gransfors Bruks logo (LE - Lars Enander: UN - Ulrik Nielsen: MM - Matthias Mattsson: MS - Mikael Sundberg: LP - Lennart Pettersson: KS - Kjell-AkeSjolund: RA - Rune Andersson).



The Gränsfors Scandinavian Forest Axe is a more professional axe, ideal for felling larger trees and for limbing a felled tree. The axe is forged to a curved bit, making it suitable for cutting into fresh, resinous wood such as spruce or pine. The long handle also gives more power to the cut.



"The Axe Book" that accompanies every Gransfors Bruks axe is a great little read that gives an insight into the history, workings and philosophy of the factory - 36 pages. After forging, each blade is ground to and honed to a razor edge before being fitted with a hickory handle and protective leather sheath.



Gransfors Bruks believe in the quality of their tools so much that they offer a 20 year guarantee.

• Length with handle: 25 inch, Item-ID: 430
• Weight: 2.6 lbs
• Sheath in vegetable tanned leather
• Comes with Original Gransfors Axebook
• Made in Sweden

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Versatile & practical. Ideal for a variety of everyday tasks. This 27 1/2" Our best single bit axe is the right size for the job. Comes with brown leather blade guard & The sturdy & trustworthy American Hickory handle.

• Snow & Nealley "our best" 2-1/4 lb. Single bit axe is a versatile utility axe that works well on fence posts, garden stakes, limbing a felled tree, and all sorts of other practical jobs around the home and campsite.
• Ground on stone wheels, it has a factory edge like no other axe on the market today. Tempered in fires to produce a hardness to the tool that you can't find on any other axe.
• Small enough to be practical for all jobs, yet big enough to get the job done.
• Overall length: 28 3/16"
• Overall weight: 3 lb., 3.6 oz

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The Hults Bruk Kisa is medium sized felling axe. This item has an axe head weight of 1.75 Lbs and a handle length of 26 inches.

• Overall Weight: 2.86 pounds
• Head Weight: 2 pounds
• Handle Length: 26 inches
• Head: Solid Swedish steel
• Handle: Solid American Hickory

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The Hults Bruk Kalix is a compact felling axe intended for bringing down or cutting up small to medium sized trees. This item has an axe head weight of 2.25 pounds and a handle length of 28 inches. The head is the product of blasted and clear-lacquered ironwork and the curved shaft is made of US sourced hickory. That handle is treated with linseed oil.

• Overall Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Head Weight: 2.25 pounds
• Handle Length: 28 inches
• Head: Solid Swedish steel
• Handle: Solid American Hickory

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• HANDMADE IN GERMANY - The Expedition is as big as they come, and is the workhorse of the Classic line. This serious working axe is best used as a large axe and felling axe, but can also be used as a wood splitting axe.
• C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - The head of this hand forged axe is buffed and polished to a highly reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance. This felling axe has a heavy 4 ½ pound head that delivers incredible striking power in the hands of a controlled operator
• C50 HIGH CARBON STEEL - 53-56 HRC - The head of this hand forged axe is buffed and polished to a highly reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance. This felling axe has a heavy 4 ½ pound head that delivers incredible striking power in the hands of a controlled operator
• INCLUDES FULL GRAIN LEATHER AXE SHEATH - 1 OZ. BOTTLE OF AXE GUARD PROTECTIVE OIL - Helko Werk Axes include a vegetable-tanned premium leather axe sheath to protect your axes and hatchets
• DIMENSIONS Head Weight: 4.5 lb / Length: 35 in. / Total Weight: 6.5lb

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Helko Werk Classic Expedition

The Expedition is as big as they come, and is the workhorse of the Classic line. This serious working axe is best reserved for the heaviest and most difficult jobs. The size may be intimidating to newcomers, but the Expedition is fully capable of clearing your property and heating your home (provided you have the stamina to put it to use). Its heavy 4 ½ pound head delivers incredible striking power in the hands of a controlled operator.

Forging

Helko axe heads are individually forged by hand using a drop hammer on open dies. The blacksmith does this work on a drop forge, using tongs to hold and shape the hot steel as a hammer falls repeatedly onto it. The drop hammer runs continuously at remarkable speed, requiring a highly skilled and time-tested smith. The hand-eye coordination and judgment required for this process can only come from years of experience, as every split-second decision ultimately affects the shape and integrity of the final product. ​Once satisfied with his work, the Smith hammers the Helko Werk crown logo into the cheek. Only minimal supplementary work is performed, allowing each blade to proudly display its forging marks and ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. All Helko tools are manufactured in Germany from premium, C50 high grade carbon steel.

Rockwell Hardness

Rockwell hardness is an important factor to consider when evaluating the quality of an axe head. The steel must be tempered just right, without being too soft to hold an edge or hard enough to become brittle. A soft bit will lose its edge quickly, requiring constant sharpening and honing. Conversely, over-hardened bits are liable to chip during normal use. ​Helko's Master Smiths have cumulatively spent hundreds of years perfecting the hardness and temper of our axes, creating an ideal balance between superior edge holding ability, ease of sharpening, and resistance to chipping. After forging, the heads are hardened and cooled in a continuously running 70°C oil bath. They are then heated to 180-200°C to relieve strain on the surface of the steel and achieve the desired level of hardness. Helko axe and hatchet edges are hardened to approximately 53-56 HRC (Rockwell) up to 30 millimeters from the cutting edge, while the eye is generally left unhardened to prevent cracks in the steel.

Handle Making

The quality of the handle is a significant measure of the tool’s integrity. Helko proudly equips their axes with some of the finest woods available. Our hickory handles are crafted from sustainably sourced Grade A American hickory. Helko promotes environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world's forests. Our hickory wood is softly air dried over periods of approximately 9 months in order to bring the wood's moisture content down the the proper level. American hickory, growing between 60 and 120 feet high, is a hardwood that maintains remarkable bending properties and flexibility. Hickory is known for its shock absorbing and resistance capabilities. It has a coarse texture and a straight grain, and is highly receptive to oils and finishes. Hickory’s sapwood, or outer layer, is primarily white with shades of brown, while the heartwood is a pale reddish brown.

Leather Sheaths

Our Leather sheaths are made from vegetable tanned, full grain, cowhide leather. The sheaths are made with a heavy duty welt, which is an added strip of leather that rests against the blade, for maximum blade protection. The buckle fasteners are nickel plated with an adjustable strap that will always ensure a tight and snug fit, regardless if the leather stretching over time.

Helko Werk Classic Expedition

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The Hults Bruk Torneo is a compact felling axe intended for bringing down or cutting up small to medium sized trees. This item has an axe head weight of 1.75 Lbs and a handle length of 26 inches. The head is the product of blasted and clear-lacquered ironwork and the curved shaft is made of US sourced hickory. That handle is treated with linseed oil.

• Overall Weight: 2.86 pounds
• Handle Length: 26 inches
• Head: Solid Swedish steel
• Head: Solid Swedish steel
• Handle: Solid American Hickory

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