• Dimensions: 26.5", 6.75", 1.375"
• Head: 2 lbs. of 5160 high carbon US steel
• Helve: 26.5" of Appalachian hickory
• 3 lbs. total weight

One of the very first patterns that helped get us our start way back in Spring 2009, Black Donald continues to win hearts and woo the world over. You'll never walk alone with Black Donald by your side. 

Designed by Best Made in New York, drop forged in the fires of fourth generation axe makers Council Tool in North Carolina. Made for speed and portability, with canoeists and campers officially in mind. The handle of our Hudson Bay is longer than most, providing greater control when using two hands, and added safety with a farther reach when using one. The Hudson Bay is perhaps the most versatile axe as it combines the strengths of a larger axe for chopping, and the finesse and safety of a smaller one for delicate work. 

Based on the French Biscay Axe, the elegant and shapely Hudson Bay pattern was developed in 17th century and like the American Felling Axe, the Hudson Bay has since evolved into an icon of North American tool design, a top choice for many of the world's great explorers, guides, adventurers, environmentalists, foresters, and canoeists. 

Every Best Made axe comes numbered with our documentation and guarantee, and a fitted, top-grain leather blade guard.

Please note: due to the high demand of the initial launch, September orders may take longer than anticipated to ship. Please contact us for further information. Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we release hand-painted editions, publish field tests, movies and stories of the Hudson Bay axe.