The exceptionally thin blade, 6" wide face and premium Hickory handle make this top quality German axe an excellent choice for felling, limbing, debarking, notching and general cutting. The thin blade is such that a full 3" back from the edge the blade is still only 1/4" thick. In use, this thin blade profile keeps any wedging forces at a minimum and makes for easy and deep penetration.  

Cut ready for use, the blade is hand forged from the finest quality German steel and has been hardened and tempered to 56-58 Rockwell C for the best combination of toughness and hardness. This blade will not chip as is so common with axes of lesser quality steel. Cut ready for use the blade face has a width of a full 6".

The head weighs 2 1/2 lbs and is secured to the 35" hickory handle by means of a secure triple-wedge design (one hardwood wedge and two conical metal wedges).  Overall weight is 4 lbs. The axe comes with a saddle grade leather sheath to protect the edge when not in use. Crafted in Germany by Iltis Oxhead.  

Double-Bit Felling Axe (35") by Iltis Oxhead
Felling Axe (27") by Iltis Oxhead

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The trade mark of the company Oxhead ("Ochsenkopf") is one of the oldest in the tool industry of Germany's Bergishen Land, home of some of the most internationally renowned German tool makers and located in towns such as Solingen, Wuppertal and Remscheid. The name Oxhead was originally listed on the registration roll of trade marks on June 2, 1781. Since this time the name Oxhead has become synonymous with high-quality tools being used in forestry and old fashioned carpentry such as log building. The use of only the best-quality steel and hand forging by experienced toolmakers, combined with a rigourous and consistent quality control have enabled Iltis Oxhead to gain a world-wide following and appreciation amongst serious users of log building, timber framing and forestry tools.