Personificated collectible axe "Maple in the Autumn"- Camping hatchet in Viking style. Iron Steel 6th anniversary.
Maple trees symbolize balance, offering, practical magic, promise, longevity, generosity, and intelligence. One reason behind these meanings is that maple trees have the ability to adapt to many different soil types and climates.
The Maple tree in different cultures
Maple syrup was well known in the time of the native Americans, and it was an important part of their diet. The maple leaf is the national symbol in Canada, and it can be found in its flag and coins. In English-speaking countries, this tree was believed to repel demons and evil spirits. It was customary to have a piece of a maple tree in the main door. Furthermore, it is an important tree in the Celtic mythology. It was a tree consecrated to Dana, the Celtic goddess of fertility. It is also known as the tree of the tolerance. In China, maple is associated with honor, and its leaves are a motif in Japanese ukiyo-e paintings representing love and autumn.
It's artistic work of Ivgen Janchishin, Max Dernovoy and me.
High quality leather sheath available in the options.
4'' (10 cm)- cutting edge length
17'' (44 cm)- axe length
1 lbs (450 grams)- head weight
2 lbs (1.000 grams)- full weight
Solid and strong axe. The weight of head and a powerful blunt end provide very good penetrated characteristic which are important for the camping using.
Hardness of the highcarbon steel (1566, G15660, 1066- USA, Ck67- Europe) 56-57 by Rockwell (HRC).
Zoning hardening.
It's more than enough to hew a hard kinds of wood.
Wood for handle- Ash tree.
It's hand-covered by the patina on natural basement and impregnated and covered by tung oil.
5 wedges and 2 spikes. This type fixing increases the reliability of joint and provide the long period of comfort exploitation of the tool.
Please, don't hesitate to ask if you have any additional questions.
With very best wishes, Andy.