Kalthoff Small Carver Axe

Developed in cooperation with renowned carver Beth Moen, the Small Carver Axe by Julia Kalthoff is both  versatile and precise. Beginner and experienced carvers will benefit from the small yet strong design.

The head comes in at 550 grams and is easy to swing and manoeuvre. The axe head is hardened to 57 Rockwell so will hold its edge well and offers ease of sharpening. The 30-32 degree angle on the axe makes it truly versatile and perfect for both hard and soft woods.

The balance point of the axe is the same as your grip point meaning the axe has a lighter feel and that every gram works to your benefit.

Hand forged in Sweden from Swedish steel with a Swedish ash handle, this axe is one you will treasure for life.

Julia is so confident in the quality of her axes that each comes with its own serial number and lifetime guarantee.

Sheath Included.

Small. Strong. Well Balanced. Tough Edge.

Axe Details

Axe head weight: 550 gram / 1.2 pound

Handle: 300 mm / 12 inch long

Edge: Long and curved 100 mm / 3.9 inch

Bevel: 30-32 degree slight concave

Blade: 130 mm / 5.1 inch long with carving cavity

Neck: 55 mm / 2.2 inch long

Steel: Swedish steel. Alloyed with carbon, molybdenum, chrome, and vanadium

Forging: Die forged in hammer press

Heat treatment, edge: Kalthoff slow hardening to 58 HRC

Steel finish: Rust proof oil

Wood: Swedish ash, grown in Skåne

Grain alignment: Straight grain, standing growth rings with +/- 25% variation

Wood moisture: Axe assembled with handle and wedge furniture dry at 8–10% moisture level

Handle finish: Raw linseed oil

Sheath: Leather sheath included. Made from vegetable tanned cow hides, bordeaux shade