BISON 1879  Oberharzer Axe 1.7lbs 

Made in Germany since 1879, Bison Axes have a reputation for quality and endurance.

The Oberharzer derives its name from the 'upper' Harz, an area of Mountains in Northern Germany. Here in the Forested Mountains the axe was intended to be used. It had advatnages in that it was very portable, being relatively light weight, yet with its excellent German pattern design (Flared bit and contoured cheeks) it has a mechanical advantage in that it stikes hard and yet is less likely to get stuck in the wood.

The Steel is a tough German Tool Steel, time tested and true and the handle which is triple wedged is in oiled hickory. Comes with a leather edge cover.

Head Weight: 1.7 lbs 

Lenght: 23.5"

Steel: Grade A Carbon Tool Steel 

Handle: Hickory

Made in Germany!