Forte Convex Edge Axe - Wood / Black

Introducing the WOOX FORTE: The Perfect Fusion of American and Italian Axe Designs for Modern Hand Tool Users

An inspired hybridization of classical American and Italian axe designs the WOOX FORTE draws from the best of both schools to strike a perfect balance of features for the modern hand tool user.

With a silhouette inspired by traditional Italian woodworking axes the broad and mildly curved bit of the Forte Ax makes accurately connecting blows a snap with a beard to assist in choking up on the handle for precise work when carving or crafting. A deeply penetrating bit geometry makes chopping a breeze while a concave high centerline helps act as a chip-breaker and smooths the bit-to-eye transition when splitting.

Large slip-fit eye allows for easy wedge-free handle replacement while preserving some effective amount of swell to the knob of the handle for a secure grip in relaxed hands. Compact and light enough to be easily packed but heavy enough for serious work the Forte is sure to make for a constant companion no matter the circumstances.

• C60/1060 (57 HRC) Made in Italy Steel.
• C60 steel is an medium carbon engineering steel which has 0.57%-0.65% Carbon as per EN10083 standard - characteristics superior to that of C55 carbon steel which has high hardness and high strengthPerfect balance
• American Appalachian Hickory Wood Handle
• Leather edge cover with carabiner SOLD SEPARATELY
• Weight: 3 lbs.
• Length: 22"

About the Designer - A lifelong student of edged and agricultural hand tools Benjamin Bouchard has worked for years within the industry as a designer and consultant. Based in the coastal Downeast region of Maine with a specialization in axes fixed blade knives machetes and scythes he has built a reputation for performance- and value-driven design. His constant guiding philosophy is that a good tool should be more fun to use than it is to buy.