Rinaldi "Calabria" Hand Axe -- "Grade B" Free Special Grade which can be corrected with

which can be corrected with the right tang angle adjustment on the blade

leaving a projection at the butt end for hammering

The only thing wrong with this example is grain runout in the handle

but with a coarse finish that requires final deburring and honing before being ready to mow

The distal-tapered high carbon steel blade is rigid and unyielding to pressure

Rinaldi "Calabria" Hand Axe -- "Grade B" Free Special Grade which can be corrected withAs featured in Knives Illustrated's 2015 Buyer's Guide! The 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 tomahawk sized little axe makes for a good light all 'rounder for both chopping and splitting tasks. The eye is tapered and the handle