These hand axe replacement handles are carefully made in West Yorkshire, UK by Richard Carter Ltd from prime American hickory.

They come in a range of size  - make your selection from the dropdown box above.

• 12″ (300mm), to fit an eye that is approx 42mm x 14mm
• 13″ (330mm), to fit an eye that is approx 42mm x 14mm
• 14″ (350mm), to fit an eye that is approx 47mm x 20mm
• 16″ (400mm), to fit an eye that is approx 54mm x 19mm
• 18″ (450mm), to fit an eye that is approx 51mm x 15mm

The palm-swell end of these axe handles is not supplied with a traditional fawn-foot shape on sizes 14" and above but the manufacturer has left them square-ended. The advantage of this is when driving the handle into the head you are far less likely to damage the wood. Once the axe head is fully fitted, the fawn-foot or partial fawn foot shape, if required, can be created with a single saw cut.

Every handle comes complete with a single hardwood wooden wedge (typically oak or ash) and a single steel wedge. The wooden wedge may require sizing before fitting to accurately fit the eye of your axe. Apply a little propriety wood glue such as Titebond to the wooden wedge before fitting. 

These replacement handles come without a pre-cut kerf but is easily created with a sharp panel saw.

About Carters:
For more than 275 years, Carters has been manufacturing hand tools of the highest quality.  The company embrace state of the art manufacturing, which combined with their heritage, enable them to innovate production design and enhance quality.