{"product_id":"gransforsbruksright-handbroadaxe","title":"Gransfors Bruk Model 1900 Broad Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad axes are designed to meet the needs of builders who create straight, square timbers from logs. You're probably most familiar with traditional right-hand and left-hand axes, which are made to be used on their respective sides of the log. Gränsfors Bruk's range of broad axes should meet the needs of any woodworker hewing logs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1900 Broad Axe has a 3 lb head with 7\" wide edge. The 20\" textured hickory handle allows short, controlled swings for accurate work. All models come with a leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHead \u0026amp; Handle Angle\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGränsfors Bruk offers three head-handle broad axe configurations. On \u003cb\u003eStraight Broad Axes\u003c\/b\u003e, the handle is aligned with the head. This is the setup on most axes of all types. On \u003cb\u003eRight-bent Broad Axes\u003c\/b\u003e, the head is bent and twisted at the forge so that the handle leans to the right from the head as seen by the user. On \u003cb\u003eLeft-bent Broad Axes\u003c\/b\u003e, the head is bent and twisted at the forge so that the handle leans to the left from the head as seen by the user. \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eAll three axes use the same handle. The angle is achieved through the shape of the head and handle eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBevel\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGränsfors Bruk also offers three bevel configurations. \u003cb\u003eDouble Bevel Axes\u003c\/b\u003e are ground and sharpened evenly on both sides. This “knife sharpened” edge is the standard setup for most axes in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle Bevel Axes are ground and sharpened with one beveled side and one flat side. The flat side is usually positioned against the timber when hewing to create a flat surface. If the axe is used with the beveled side against the wood, it generally creates a scalloped or wavy surface. Gränsfors Bruk refers to this configuration as “scissor sharpening”. We prefer “chisel sharpening” because it's a better analog for how the tool works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cb\u003eRight Bevel Axes\u003c\/b\u003e, the primary bevel is on the right hand side of the axe head. On \u003cb\u003eLeft Bevel Axes\u003c\/b\u003e, the primary bevel is on the left hand side of the axe head. (We are describing the bevel as seen by the user holding the axe as it would be used.) On both left and right bevel axes, the opposite side from the primary bevel is basically flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eStandard Configurations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/L-R-HandAxe.png?v=1760380518\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" width=\"224\" height=\"545\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are the configurations MOST woodworkers will need.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel 4801 Straight Broad Axe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is in line with the eye, and the edge is beveled on both sides like a regular axe. It can be used to hew either side of a timber or its horizontal surface. On straight-grained wood it leaves surfaces nearly as clean as a right-hand or left-hand axe. It is more challenging to use than right-hand or left-hand broad axes, but is considerably more versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Model 4823 Right-hand Broad Axe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is right bent and the edge is beveled like a chisel on the right side only. This lets the axe's eye and handle stand clear of the timber while the user employs a straight, easy swing to let the flat face of the axe shave the surface like a huge plane. It is configured for flattening the side of a timber that is to the left of the axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Model 4813 Left-hand Broad Axe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is left bent and the edge is beveled like a chisel on the left side only. This lets the axe's eye and handle stand clear of the timber while the user employs a straight, easy swing to let the flat face of the axe shave the surface like a huge plane. It is configured for flattening the side of a timber that is to the right of the axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eSpecialty Configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese configurations are less commonly used. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Model 4803 Straight Right Bevel Broad Axe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is in line with the eye, and the edge is beveled like a chisel on the right side only. It is used like Model 4823, but does not have the advantage of the angled handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Model 4802 Straight Left Bevel Broad Axe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is in line with the eye, and the edge is beveled like a chisel on the left side only. It is used like Model 4813, but does not have the advantage of the angled handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Model 4822 Right Bent Left Bevel Broad Axe   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is right bent, and the edge is beveled like a chisel on the left side only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Model 4821 Right Bent Double Bevel Broad Axe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is right bent, and the edge is beveled on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Model 4812 Left Bent Right Bevel Broad Axe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is left bent, and the edge is beveled like a chisel on the right side only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Model 4811 Left Bent Double Bevel Broad Axe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eThe head is left bent, and the edge is beveled on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: solid 2px #660000; background-color: #ede9e2; margin: 25px 0px 25px 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e We do not sell Gränsfors Bruk tools to resellers. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel any order we believe to be from a reseller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gransfors Bruks","offers":[{"title":"Model 4801 - Straight Double Bevel","offer_id":50821492015386,"sku":"125812","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Model 4823 - Right Bent Right Bevel - Standard Right Hand","offer_id":50821492048154,"sku":"125826","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Model 4813 - Left Bent Left Bevel - Standard Left Hand","offer_id":50821492080922,"sku":"125829","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Model 4803 - Straight Right Bevel - Specialty","offer_id":50821492113690,"sku":"125864","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Model 4802 - Straight Left Bevel - Specialty","offer_id":50821492146458,"sku":"125863","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Model 4811 - Left Bent Double Bevel - Specialty","offer_id":50821492179226,"sku":"125865","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Model 4812 - Left Bent Right Bevel - Specialty","offer_id":50821492211994,"sku":"125866","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Model 4821 - Right Bent Double Bevel - Specialty","offer_id":50821492244762,"sku":"125867","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Model 4822 - Right Bent Left Bevel - Specialty","offer_id":50821492277530,"sku":"125868","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/125868.png?v=1760375775","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/gransforsbruksright-handbroadaxe","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}