{"product_id":"scandinavian-hewing-axe","title":"Scandinavian Hewing Axe with Curved Hickory Handle \u0026 Leather Bit Guard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Scandinavian bearded axes are built for controlled, close-grip carpentry work, and this hewing axe follows that same design with a curved hickory handle and a wide, forged high-carbon head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scandinavian Hewing Axe features a bearded head design, where the extended lower edge of the head allows for a choked-up grip that gives carpenters finer control during detail shaping and joinery work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe high-carbon head carries our maker's brand stamp, and the gently curved hickory handle includes a lanyard hole for added security. A copper-riveted leather bit guard protects the edge when the axe is not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor finer detail carving after the rough shaping is done, our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/bushcraft-carving-hatchet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushcraft Carving Hatchet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a natural companion tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures as Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eForged bearded head design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllows a choked-up grip for finer control during detailed carpentry work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHigh-carbon steel construction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolds an edge well through repeated hewing and shaping tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurved hickory handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides a comfortable, ergonomic grip suited to extended carpentry sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker's brand stamp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirms the head is genuinely hand-forged rather than mass produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCopper-riveted leather bit guard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtects the cutting edge during storage and transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-carbon steel, bearded axe profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurved hickory wood with lanyard hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScandinavian bearded hewing head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper-riveted leather bit guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTool Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-forged carpentry axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hewing axe is built for traditional carpentry work such as timber shaping, log hewing, and general woodworking projects where a controlled, close-grip axe is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrust Signals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery axe head is hand-forged, so slight variation in finish and pattern is normal from piece to piece. We offer secure checkout and reliable shipping on every order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this hand-forged Scandinavian Hewing Axe to your carpentry toolkit today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a bearded axe design used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended lower edge lets you choke up on the head for more controlled, detailed carpentry cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this axe suited for beginners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is best suited to those with some carpentry or axe experience, given its traditional hewing design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is hewing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHewing is the traditional process of shaping logs or timber into flat surfaces using an axe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat handle material is used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made from curved hickory wood, chosen for strength and shock absorption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it includes a copper-riveted leather bit guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I maintain the head?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe it dry after use and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust on the high-carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52804574675231,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2106\/9599\/files\/919CE582-A4A4-4138-AB76-7C5426CB1A1E.jpg?v=1787890543","url":"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/scandinavian-hewing-axe","provider":"Divine Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}