Large Carving Axe with Carved Handle

The Gränsfors Large Carving Axe has been developed in collaboration with master craftsmen, Wille Sundqvist and Onni Linnanheimo. It is the classic wood carving axe favoured by wood carvers worldwide.

The Large Carving Axe has a relatively long, curved cutting edge which is double-sided as standard. The handle is long enough to provide swing when needed and the shape of the head also allows the wood carver to be able to grip the handle close to the head for fine carving work.

The axe is also available as a special order with the edge ground specifically for right-handed or left-handed carving. The left-hand grind axe (for use by right-handed people) has a short bevel face on the right side of the edge, noticeable if the axe is held in the right hand with the handle down and head up, with the edge facing away from you. The left side of the edge has a longer, slightly concave bevel face. The right-hand grind axe (for use by left-handed people) has a short bevel face on the left side of the edge, noticeable if the axe is held in the left hand with the handle down and head up, with the edge facing away from you. The right side of the edge has a longer, slightly concave bevel face.

The handle has an uneven surface, giving good friction for a firm grip. The axe is also available with a carved handle, giving even better grip.