Gränsfors American Falling Axe - Curved Handle

The Gränsfors American Felling Axe is a professional axe for traditional forestry, ideal for felling large trees. Its robust construction with a hickory handle and recycled steel provides power and durability.

Axe for traditional forestry

The American Felling Axe is a professional axe for those who want to work in the forest in a traditional way. Ideal for felling very large trees thanks to its **wide cutting edge** of 36 cm², which provides maximum penetration in thick trunks. The axe is hand-forged with rounded shapes, making it perfect for chopping fresh, resinous wood such as spruce and pine without getting stuck.

The **heavy poll head** of 900 grams combined with the **long, curved handle** of 80 cm provides exceptional power with every swing. The blade is forged from high-quality **recycled steel** from Swedish scrap, hardened to HRC 57-58 for optimal durability and sharpness. The edge is thinly ground near the blade for efficiency and thicker towards the back to resist chipping.

The handle is made of **American hickory** (hardened ash), the strongest and most flexible wood type for axes. It is impregnated with hot linseed oil and treated with beeswax to withstand weather and wear and provide a natural grip. The **edge protector** is made of vegetable-tanned leather from Tärnsjö Tannery – biodegradable and free from heavy metals. The axe is delivered **sharpened and ready to use** from Gränsfors Bruk, with the Gränsfors stamp as a guarantee of craftsmanship quality.

Perfect for professional forest workers who seek traditional methods with modern precision. Suitable for felling, bucking, and heavier timber work.

Features

• Axe for large-scale traditional forestry
• Enables felling of very large trees
• Wide cutting edge (36 cm²) for efficient penetration
• Hand-forged with rounded shapes – ideal for resinous wood like spruce and pine
• Heavy head (900 g) and long curved handle (80 cm) for maximum power
• Recycled steel blade, hardened to HRC 57-58
• Strong, flexible hickory handle with linseed oil and beeswax treatment
• Edge protector in vegetable-tanned leather from Tärnsjö Tannery
• FSC-certified wood and environmentally friendly production
• Gränsfors quality: hand-forged and sharpened in Sweden

Technical specifications

• **Blade length**: 24 cm
• **Edge area**: 36 cm²
• **Head weight**: 900 g
• **Overall length**: 80 cm
• **Handle length**: 80 cm (curved, hickory)
• **Weight**: 1930 ± 50 g
• **Handle wood type**: American hickory
• **Hardness**: HRC 57-58
• **Edge protector**: Vegetable leather
• **Shape**: American Felling Axe