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What are the different parts of an axe? Although axes vary depending on their type, they all have a head and a handle. The axe head has a bit, toe, heel, beard, cheek, and butt; the axes handle comprises an eye, knob, throat, belly, and shoulder. Check out the axe diagram below for a quick overview.
Axe Handle Size & Fitting Guide. Selected from the finest hickory timber, Faithfull replacement wooden handles are made to BS 3823 BW/BR British Standard specification which governs density, moisture content, grain, twist, knotting, finish, and staining etc.
- Cutter Mattock. A cutter mattock can be considered a type of axe. That is because it has an axe blade on one side and the adze blade on the other. Cutter mattocks are excellent for clearing trails and making clearings in areas thick with roots in stony ground.
- Hudson Bay Axe. Hudson Bay axes have an axehead that has a teardrop-shaped eye, a flat poll, which weighs around 2 lbs and which is usually mounted on a 20”-28” handle.
- Double Bit Axe. Double bit axes have two bits, or cutting edges, on the axehead. These are mounted on both smaller and larger handles, and have two main benefits.
- Felling Axe. Felling axes are one of the main types of axes out there. These are large axes, with handles ranging from 30 to 36 inches and axe heads weighing starting from 3 lbs and going up to 5 and even 6 pounds.
Knowing the various parts of an ax helps you to un-derstand the purpose and functionality of the tool and enables you to properly fit an ax to your own in-dividual needs. The ax is not a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment.
The head of an Adirondack axe can be any double-bitted axe head. It’s the unique curved handle with a double-bit eye that defines the axe. See the full Adirondack Axe article for more details and photos.
When examining an axe, start by understanding its head components: the cheek, butt, lug, eye, heel, and tip. Each part plays a crucial role in the axe’s performance and durability. Knowing the design and function of these elements helps you choose and maintain the right axe effectively.
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The Axe Head. While there are several different types and styles of axe heads they all have the same basic parts. Here are some illustrations showing each part of the axe head.