American Felling Axe

We're deeply under the influence of many things pertaining to seamanship and the Navy, therefore, we expect The Banderole will come as no surprise. A strict departure from the Best Made catalog, The Banderole (the narrow flag flown at a ship's masthead) is the first Best Made axe to employ a checkered "harlequin" pattern, a thrilling addition to the world's most famous line of axes.

Dependable, versatile and with a rich and powerful history, the American Felling Axe is the quintessential woodland tool and an icon of American design and ingenuity. Every feature of this axe was meticulously designed by Best Made in New York. The Dayton pattern head is made from high carbon American steel and is drop forged in North Carolina by fourth-generation axe makers. The Best Made helve is lathed from Appalachian hickory and its elegant curvature and slender form factor ensure superior efficiency and safety. Every Best Made axe comes numbered with our documentation and guarantee, and a fitted, top-grain leather blade guard. This Special Edition axe will arrive in a hand-built crate with wood wool.

• Dimensions: 35", 7.5", 1.5"
• Head: 4 lbs. of 5160 high carbon US steel
• Helve: 35" of Appalachian hickory

More on the American Felling Axe: 

• A short film 
• A field test 
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