Discover the unmatched Swedish craftsmanship in the Svante Djarv Backpack Axe, a compact and lightweight cutting tool designed for the modern-day outdoors-person. Whether you're delving into the depths of the forest, going on a hunting expedition, or taking up a new carving project, this axe promises precision, durability, and efficiency.
Designed as a lightweight cutting axe, it's ideal for forest trips or hunting. Its rounded, polished poll is suitable for skinning animals and allows it to be easily stowed in pockets without snagging. its flat bevels make it an excellent carving axe, perfect for tasks that require close-up work such as spoon carving. Due to its size, this axe would also be a great axe for a child or young person (with adult supervision) if they're showing keen interest in their craft.
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Key Features:
- Purpose: Suitable for general outdoor/ bushcraft use and carving.
- Total Length: 220mm (8 3/4").
- Blade Edge: 70mm (2 3/4") long.
- Handle: Ribbed Swedish ash.
- Weight: Approx. 400 grams (13 oz) [Includes axe head and handle].
- Bevels: Symmetrical with a 27-28 degree angle. Honed freehand.
- Attachment: Axe head secured to handle using glue and a wedge, pressed with around 1000kg of force.
- Edge Protection: We have recently invested in training and higher-quality materials to bring our leatherwork fully in-house. We now offer handmade, custom-fit full-grain leather sheaths for almost all of our premium tool ranges which, if properly cared for, can last as long as the tool itself. For transparency in pricing and to ensure fairer access to these tools, sheaths are no longer included with the price of the tool and can be purchased separately. A Woodsmith leather sheath for this tool can be purchased here.
About the Maker - Svante Djarv Hantverk AB:
Svante Djarv Hantverk is a family business based in Avesta, Sweden, that specialises in creating hand-forged wood carving tools. Drawing inspiration from the Swedish metal-working tradition, they've built a broad range of tools, often in collaboration with experienced woodsmiths and craftspeople. Each year, they produce about 4,000 tools and knives, ranging from carving knives to axes, and they also have a unique tool line for children. Every tool is delivered ready for use, crafted from high-quality steel and complemented with handles made from Swedish hardwoods like elm and ash. Woodsmith has had a long-standing relationship with Svante and Elsa Djarv for over a decade, and we're proud to be the UK's largest stockist of their tools.
Please note, as each Svante Djarv tool is handmade, there may be minor millimetre discrepancies in measurements provided.
