Gränsfors
Bruks Two-Lugged Chopping Axe.
The Gransfors Bruks Two-Lugged Chopping Axe is a hand-forged replica
of a Swedish axe developed during the 7th century and first used on the
island of Gotland and in central parts of Sweden. The two lugs below the
eye give the axe its characteristic look. The edge is short and
straight. The chopping axe is thought to have been used primarily for
felling trees as well as for timbering when building houses and boats.
Axes with a short edge, about 7 cm long and weighing about 1 kg had been
used for felling and lopping trees right up into the 20th century. This
replica, forged by hand, is based on an 11th century axe discovered in Mästermyr
on Gotland. The axe was found lying in a carpenter's toolbox, which
indicates that it belonged to a versatile craftsman. The original axe is
exhibited at the Museum of National Antiquities in Stockholm.
These
Gransfors Bruks Ancient Collection axes are forged only by master
blacksmith Lars Enander.
Straight
handle: 75 cm
Length of edge: 7 cm
Weight (including handle): Approx. 1.3 kg
This Axe is often on backorder and
sometimes the backorders are extreme in excess of 12 months, if, you
order it you credit card will be charge in this particular instance
only.
