Rinaldi "American" Hand Axe Blue Ridge Knives greater torque when boring or

greater torque when boring or breaking from the cut

the bit is shaped thin for the first 1 and 1/2" for powerful chopping before smoothly flaring into a strong splitting thickness

and replace the factory nib blocks with our improved "crescent bite" nib blocks to prevent the nibs from slipping in use

striking face diameter 3"

we can say confidently that these are some of the very finest American pattern scythe blades to ever come out of Austria

Rinaldi "American" Hand Axe Blue Ridge Knives greater torque when boring orA distinguished variation of the iconic "trade axe" pattern historically produced by North America and Europe for export to Central and South America, this handy compact axe packs some serious features into a small package! In contrast to many axes of this type, the head features a small flat faced poll, and the handle is elegantly offset to balance the tool in the hand. The eye is tapered and the handle slipped through the top like the handle of a