Acadian Half Wedge Axe

The Acadians were tough French Canadians who turned Maine's north woods into their backyard workshop. This axe honors their grit with a beefier build than most — 2.75 pounds of 1045 carbon steel hung on 30 inches of Amish-turned hickory.

The thicker poll behind the blade gives you more oomph when you're splitting stubborn rounds or chopping through bigger timber. It's the stepping-stone between a camp hatchet and a full-size felling axe, sized right for serious work without wearing you out.

Brant & Cochran stamps each head with "S. Portland, ME" as a nod to Maine's legendary axe-making tradition. Because some things are worth doing the old way.

• Half wedge pattern for splitting and chopping

• 30" hickory handle, turned by Amish craftsmen

• 1045 carbon tool steel head

• 56-58 Rockwell hardness

• 2.75 pound head weight

• Guaranteed to make you feel more Canadian