{"product_id":"woox-knives-amp-edged-tools-axes-hatchets-amp-machetes-woox-woox-forte-ax-buy-at-faith-and-freedom-outdoors","title":"Woox Knives \u0026amp; Edged Tools|Axes Hatchets \u0026amp; Machetes Woox WOOX Forte AX Buy At Faith And Freedom Outdoors","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\n\u003cli\u003eC60\/1060 (57 HRC) Made in Italy Steel. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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 strengthPerfect balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Appalachian Hickory Wood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather edge cover with carabiner SOLD SEPARATELY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3 lbs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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","brand":"Woox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48740331127027,"sku":"CH_QQBUAXE00301","price":132.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/6403\/9667\/files\/woox-knives-edged-tools-axes-hatchets-machetes-forte-ax-buy-470.webp?v=1777609105","url":"https:\/\/faithandfreedomoutdoors.com\/products\/woox-knives-amp-edged-tools-axes-hatchets-amp-machetes-woox-woox-forte-ax-buy-at-faith-and-freedom-outdoors","provider":"Faith And Freedom Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}