Description
This Extra Short Handle Felling Axe features a drop forged blade forged from 1055 high carbon steel, a choice steel that strikes a good balance between hardness and toughness,qualities necessary for cutting through the stubborn wood of standing trees. The blade’s tapered cutting edge is ground to focus the force onto a narrow surface, allowing it to bite deeply into timber while holding its edge through hard use. Weighing in at 2 pounds, the axe head carries enough weight to deliver strong, effective blows without losing the feel needed for precise control.
The handle is shaped from American hickory, a wood long valued by blacksmiths and woodsmen alike for its strength and ability to absorb shock. Its short length makes it easier to work in confined spaces or close to the ground, lending itself to tasks that demand accuracy and repeated strikes. This combination of steel and hickory has been a reliable setup for felling axes throughout history, trusted by those who fell trees and shape timber by hand.
Fun fact: The short handle on this felling axe was especially favored by loggers working beneath thick forest canopies, where longer handles could snag on branches and slow their swing, making the shorter design a practical choice for speed and control in tight quarters.
