Biber Classic Symmetric Broad Axe
This is a big, hefty axe. While it may look like something a Viking warrior would carry, it’s actually used for shaping logs into beams. This traditional Austrian design is hand-forged from a single piece of steel, then specially hardened and sharpened to a fine edge on a water-cooled wheel. The ash handle is safety wedged to the head and lightly waxed.
When shaping a log into a beam, this axe is used to cut a series of vertical slits or grooves into the log. After scoring, use flat-sided broad axeto remove the material between the cuts.
Specifications
- Head Weight – 2.5-3.5kg (5.5-7.2lbs)
- Handle Length – 85cm (33-7/16″)
- Head Length – 305mm (12″)
- Head Width – 300mm (11-13/16″)
- Edge Length – 308mm (12-1/8″)
Features
- Ash handle
- Biber Classic hammered finish
- Protective leather sheath with snap closure
