The Gransfors Bruk Swedish Carving Axe is based on old Swedish woodworking techniques. The Large Carving Axe has a relatively long, curved cutting edge which is double-sided as standard. The axe is also available as a special order with the edge grinded specifically for right-handed or left-handed carving.
The Large Carving Axe, Grinded left side, has a short bevel face on the right side of the edge, if the axe is held in the right hand with the handle down and head up. The left side of the edge has a longer, slightly concave bevel face, which provides excellent support when carving.
The Large Carving Axe, Grinded right side, has a short bevel face on the left side of the edge, if the axe is held in the left hand with the handle down and head up. The right side of the edge has a longer, slightly concave bevel face, which provides excellent support when carving.
Right-handed persons normally use Large Carving Axe, Grinded left side, and Left-handed persons normally use Large Carving Axe, Grinded right side, while the longer slightly concave bevel face come near the wood and therefore provides excellent support when carving.
Chest - Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the measuring tape horizontal and not too tight or too loose.
Waist - Measure around the narrowest part of your waist (just above your belly button), keeping the measuring tape horizontal and not too tight or too loose.
Arm - Stand straight with arms relaxed, measure from the shoulder to the wrist bone along the arm's natural curve. Bend the elbow slightly for a flexibility check.
The Swedish Carving Axe from Gransfors Bruk is a chop axe for hewing bowls and other wooden objects, artistic wood carving and architectural work. The characteristic curved shape of the cutting edge, carried well above the head's eye, the position of the edge in proportion to he handle, the rather thick bit and the big angle of the wide beveled face makes this axe a good carving tool. You cut on the beveled face with curved movements. This new axe pattern, based on old Swedish carving techniques, was developed by Wille Sundqvist, master craftsman and author of "Swedish Carving Techniques" in cooperation with craftsman adviser Onni Linnanheimo. The handle is rugged to give a good grip. Each axe is supplied with a leather sheath.
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