Forester

SKU: 10495
$140.00
$140.00
Unavailable
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.  The head is buffed and polished to a highly reflective finish that reduces cutting friction and improves rust resistance.

Specifications
- ​Head Weight:     3 ½ lbs. 
- Total Weight:      5 ½ lbs.
- Bit Length:          4 ½ in.
- Handle Length:  31 in​.
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Head
- Handmade in Wuppertal, Germany
- German C50 high grade carbon steel
- Open face drop forged, heat treated, and oil-hardened
- Polished to a highly reflective finish
- Helko crown hammered into cheek
- ​53-56 HRC (Rockwell Hardness)

Handle
- ​​Crafted in Switzerland
- Sustainably sourced Grade A American hickory
- Individually selected for grain orientation and density
- Boiled linseed oil finish, 150 grit smooth sanded
- Hung with hardwood wedge and notched steel ring wedge​  

What's Included
- 1 oz. bottle of Axe Guard protective oil
- Vegetable-tanned Leather Sheath

Optional Upgrades
Handle Collar, Axe File, Axe Stone, Leather Hangers