Rinaldi "Calabria" Axe "Grade B" and replace the factory nib

and replace the factory nib blocks with our improved "crescent bite" nib blocks to prevent the nibs from slipping in use

The culmination of years of experience and careful design refinement

While Seymour's blades are good enough and get the job done

as it does not have as strong of a bend in the neck as the No

Made with ultra-coarse silicon carbide in a homogeneous 80/20 ratio of tough black and friable green varieties in a ceramic bond of carefully tuned hardness

Rinaldi "Calabria" Axe "Grade B" and replace the factory nibThe Calabria pattern axe is a real favorite of ours. The straight bit, while not as deeply penetrating, is more efficient at connecting repeated blows and allows for very rapid felling. Featuring a linear wedge like (but narrow) taper from the bit to the eye, this axe makes for a good light all 'rounder for both chopping and splitting tasks. The ample, broad haft allows you to either use it as is or to carve the handle down to your tastes. The eye is