GRANSFORS BRUKS AB 430 Scandinavian Forest Axe Leather Sheath and THE AXE BOOK

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GRANSFORS BRUKS AB 430 Scandinavian Forest Axe Leather Sheath and THE AXE BOOK.
“A more professional axe for those who want to limb a felled tree in a traditional way.”
Straight from the axe book regarding this specimen:
“Forged to a thin curved bit and sharpened to make it suitable for cutting branches in fresh resinous wood, spruce or pine.”
“ The long handle gives extra strength and power to the cut. The axe has a 3 1/2 inch face and a 25 inch Hickory handle and the head weighs 2 pounds. It comes with a grain leather sheath.”
This particular example of fine Scandinavian craftsmanship came to me with a short section of bicycle tube attached at the top of the handle to protect the shoulder.
Other than a tiny bit of chipping on the top at the edges of the axe-eye....... The axe itself has a really tight secure solid head and is a nearly flawless perfect example of a beautiful GB forest axe.