Ox-Head Champion Chopping Axe

Ox-Head hatchets and axes have been manufactured in Wuppertal, Germany since 1781. The name is synonymous with quality and functional beauty among foresters, carpenters and boatbuilders world-wide. Each axe is expertly and carefully manufactured to the highest standards. Particular attention is paid to careful hardening of the steels, which accounts for the long-lasting sharpness in Ox-Head tools.

Ox-Head is the official supplier of axes for the Stihl Timbersports Series.

Ox-Head's Champion Chopping Axe is one of the best chopping axes we've ever seen. The axe head is precision ground for competition chopping or just in your back yard. it's 6 lb head is mounted through pinned to help secure the head to the 31-1/2" American hickory handle. Includes edge protector. Comes with special training grind. Use only on soft wood.

PLEASE NOTE: Because of its head geometry, a Chopping Axe is not intended to be used for splitting logs. Splitting wood with a Chopping Axe can result in excessive torque at the handle that may lead to premature handle failure. A splitting axe or maul such as the Big Ox Splitting Maul listed below is recommended for splitting work.

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