Rinaldi "Calabria" Axe Featured keeping the handle stiff and

keeping the handle stiff and strong without becoming excessively heavy and tiring in use

If selecting the deluxe fine option we will bring the bevel to a finer polish and perform final honing so that the blade is ready to mow out of the box

The rotational balance of the head on its handle is practically perfect

As featured in Knives Illustrated's 2015 Buyer's Guide

which is excellent for tasks like debarking cut saplings or other wood shaping tasks

Rinaldi "Calabria" Axe Featured keeping the handle stiff andThe Calabria pattern axe is a real favorite of ours. The straight bit, while not as deeply penetrating, is more efficient at connecting repeated blows and allows for very rapid felling. Featuring a linear wedge like (but narrow) taper from the bit to the eye, this axe makes for a good light all 'rounder for both chopping and splitting tasks. The ample, broad haft allows you to either use it as is or to carve the handle down to your tastes. The eye is