Rinaldi "American" Hand Axe Blue Ridge Knives the bit is shaped thin

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

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

Named for the "red devil" squid of the Humboldt current and its fearsome bite

A high performance chopper that hits hard for its size and weight

striking face diameter 3"

Rinaldi "American" Hand Axe Blue Ridge Knives the bit is shaped thinA 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