{"product_id":"woox-woox-ax-forte","title":"WOOX Forte Ax","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn inspired hybridization of classical American and Italian axe designs the WOOX FORTE draws from the best of both schools to strike a perfect balance of features for the modern hand tool user.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a silhouette inspired by traditional Italian woodworking axes the broad and mildly curved bit of the Forte Ax makes accurately connecting blows a snap with a beard to assist in choking up on the handle for precise work when carving or crafting. A deeply penetrating bit geometry makes chopping a breeze while a concave high centerline helps act as a chip-breaker and smooths the bit-to-eye transition when splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge slip-fit eye allows for easy wedge-free handle replacement while preserving some effective amount of swell to the knob of the handle for a secure grip in relaxed hands. Compact and light enough to be easily packed but heavy enough for serious work the Forte is sure to make for a constant companion no matter the circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eC60\/1060 (57 HRC) Made in Italy Steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eC60 steel is an medium carbon engineering steel which has 0.57%-0.65% Carbon as per EN10083 standard - characteristics superior to that of C55 carbon steel which has high hardness and high strength Perfect balance\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eAmerican Appalachian Hickory Wood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eLeather edge cover with carabiner SOLD SEPARATELY\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eLength: 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Designer - A lifelong student of edged and agricultural hand tools Benjamin Bouchard has worked for years within the industry as a designer and consultant. Based in the coastal Downeast region of Maine with a specialization in axes fixed blade knives machetes and scythes he has built a reputation for performance- and value-driven design. His constant guiding philosophy is that a good tool should be more fun to use than it is to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnives \u0026amp; Edged Tools|Axes Hatchets \u0026amp; Machetes\u003cbr\u003eBU.AXE003.01","brand":"Woox","offers":[{"title":"Retail","offer_id":45116321005705,"sku":"QQBUAXE00301","price":135.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Member","offer_id":45116321038473,"sku":"QQBUAXE00301","price":135.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Premium Member","offer_id":45116321071241,"sku":"QQBUAXE00301","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/2813\/4793\/files\/qqbuaxe00301-1.jpg?v=1767338682","url":"https:\/\/christianvigilant.com\/products\/woox-woox-ax-forte","provider":"Christian Vigilant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}