{"title":"Axes \u0026 Billhooks.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bavarian-forest-axe-3-5lbs-width-32-curved-handle","title":"Bavarian forest axe 3.5lbs with 32\" curved handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional European forest axe design. 32-inch ash handle. KWF certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead weight: 1600 gr \/ 3.5 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle length: 80 cm \/ 32 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHW model 53908\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42132104020154,"sku":"53908","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/products\/53908-bayerische-waldaxt-kwf-gepruft-2.jpg?v=1673209474"},{"product_id":"german-brush-hook","title":"Brush hook with 90cm handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis brush hook (also a brush axe, ditch bank blade, or \u003cem\u003eKultursichel\u003c\/em\u003e in German) features a 40cm \/ 16-inch head with a 90cm \/ 36-inch ash handle. This head weighs 2lbs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere between a machete, a billhook and an axe, It is an excellent tool for clearing small tress and brush, and can be used with one or two hands depending on the task. The hook aids in cutting small stems and also helps to pull material out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Slovenia. Model 53644\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Not Assembled","offer_id":44144639869114,"sku":"53644","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/53644_1_3000x_bd553418-1443-4e52-8607-5e090dec5cfb.webp?v=1698240299"},{"product_id":"hoopoe-hoe-cutter-mattock-4lbs","title":"Hoopoe Hoe Cutter Mattock with Flat Hoe Blade - 5.7lbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown in Germany as a Wiedehopfhacke, or hoopoe hoe, this formidable cutter mattock combines a broad digging blade with a sharpened axe-like blade. It is made for clearing overgrown ground, cutting stubborn roots, digging in difficult soil, and carrying out the rough work that quickly overwhelms a lighter garden hoe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cutter blade severs roots, vines, woody stems, and buried growth as you open the ground. On the opposite side, the broad hoe blade breaks and moves a relatively large volume of soil with each stroke. Its width is useful for trenching, clearing planting areas, shaping banks and trails, and pulling loosened soil away from roots or rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf our two hoopoe hoes, this is the better choice when you want the broader, more productive digging blade. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hoopoe-hoe-cutter-mattock-with-oval-hoe-blade-6lbs\" title=\"oval-bladed hoopoe mattock hoe\"\u003eoval-bladed model\u003c\/a\u003e penetrates resistant ground more readily and is especially well suited to concentrated digging and planting holes. The broad-bladed version covers more ground and moves loose material more efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1,800 gram head supplies the momentum needed for demanding digging and chopping. It is forged in one piece from European steel, KWF-tested for professional forestry use, and fitted to a 41-inch PEFC-certified ash handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead weight: 4 pounds \/ 1,800 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad hoe blade and sharpened cutter blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle length: 41 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-piece forged steel head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround cutting edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKWF-tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEFC-certified ash handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42739241091258,"sku":"53648","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/53648_3_3000x_54fcaaec-b84c-4895-9aa7-2f8e7b1265db.webp?v=1698241294"},{"product_id":"hoopoe-hoe-cutter-mattock-with-oval-hoe-blade-6lbs","title":"Hoopoe Hoe Mattock with Oval Hoe Blade - 5.7lbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis German hoopoe hoe combines an oval digging blade with a sharpened axe-like cutter, creating a powerful tool for clearing, planting, transplanting, and working ground obstructed by roots and stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrow, rounded point of the oval blade concentrates the force of the swing, helping it enter hard or stony soil with less resistance than a broad rectangular hoe. Its curved shape is particularly useful for opening planting holes, working around established plants, loosening compacted pockets of soil, and cutting into uneven ground. The cutter on the opposite side tackles thick roots, woody growth, vines, and other material that a conventional hoe cannot sever cleanly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hoopoe-hoe-cutter-mattock-4lbs\" title=\"broad, flat-bladed hoopoe mattock hoe\"\u003ebroad-bladed hoopoe hoe\u003c\/a\u003e, this version favors penetration and precision over the amount of soil moved with each stroke. Choose the oval blade for difficult ground, forestry planting, transplanting, and concentrated digging. Choose the broad blade for trenching, clearing larger areas, and pulling more loosened soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1,800 gram head carries substantial momentum through both digging and chopping strokes. It is forged in one piece from European steel, KWF-tested for professional forestry use, and fitted to a 41-inch PEFC-certified ash handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead weight: 4 pounds \/ 1,800 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval digging blade and sharpened cutter blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle length: 41 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-piece forged steel head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround cutting edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKWF-tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEFC-certified ash handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42739244761274,"sku":"53646","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/53646_3_3000x_fbd846ac-aa49-483b-a789-77260a9f0519.webp?v=1698239582"},{"product_id":"long-handled-grape-vine-billhook-with-40-ash-handle","title":"Long-handled Grape Vine Billhook with 40\" Ash Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual tool for pruning vines and small trees. It has sharpened edges on 3 edges. The handle is 40 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the moment we have an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/grape-vine-billhook-with-40-ash-handle-return\"\u003eopen-box version of this tool available for sale here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany by SHW under their \"Rex\" product line. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42847267160250,"sku":"56114","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/56114REXWeinrebenschneider_3000x_6ccf454f-0037-48ee-85ea-39bd04d91cda.webp?v=1786456949"},{"product_id":"swiss-style-billhook","title":"Swiss-style Billhook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Swiss-style billhook (gertel) is a compact, one-handed cutting tool for clearing brush, cutting saplings and small branches, limbing felled wood, peeling bark, and maintaining young growth. Its forward-curved blade puts useful weight behind the cut, while the hooked nose catches slender stems that might slide away from a straight blade. The shape is particularly useful when cutting close to the ground because the hook helps keep the sharpened edge away from soil and stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 17 inches overall, this billhook is easier to control in dense growth than a long machete and can reach into places where loppers are awkward. The broad forged-steel blade also works well for light splitting and rough shaping of green wood. It is a practical tool for gardens, orchards, woodlots, trail maintenance, and general brush clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stacked leather grip is comfortable and secure, with a metal hand guard and hooked pommel to help prevent slipping during use. The tool is supplied with a working edge, although refining it before extended use will improve cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacked leather grip with hand protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 17 inches overall, with a 12cm\/5-inch handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 1.37 pounds (620 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43517659381946,"sku":"53640","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/53640_oodo9znbj1b_53640_1_3000x_92f2fe5a-7e07-4c49-b3ef-4ae2d1e83c7f.webp?v=1713379021"},{"product_id":"brush-hook-with-45cm-handle","title":"Brush hook with 45cm handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis brush hook (also a brush axe, ditch bank blade, or \u003cem\u003eKultursichel\u003c\/em\u003e in German) features a 40cm \/ 16-inch head with a 45cm \/ 18-inch ash handle. This head weighs approximately 2lbs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere between a machete, a billhook and an axe, It is an excellent tool for clearing small tress and brush, and can be used with one or two hands depending on the task. The hook aids in cutting small stems and also helps to pull material out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Slovenia. Model 54428\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44144640688314,"sku":"54428A","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/54428_1.webp?v=1725022570"},{"product_id":"bavarian-bark-peeler","title":"Bavarian Bark Spud with Curved Edge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SHW Bavarian-Style Bark Spud is a dependable tool for efficient debarking. Made in Germany, it features a hardened, beveled edge designed for clean, precise bark removal without damaging the wood. The durable ash handle provides strength and comfort for extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for forestry work, the curved blade of this bark spud follows the shape of the log, making it ideal for preparing logs and timber. It’s a reliable tool built to handle tough jobs. Great for forestry professionals and homesteaders alike looking for quality and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade measures 140mm wide and has a 1200mm handle. May require some assembly, to attach the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44317350854842,"sku":"53976A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/53976_1_3000x_604a8ef1-1531-410b-9957-b06a697723ea.webp?v=1730208433"},{"product_id":"shw-german-short-handle-axe","title":"SHW Short-handle Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis SHW hatchet features a 1kg (2.2lbs) head and a 36cm Ash handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45204038942906,"sku":"54274","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/54272shw-beil-mit-eschenstielshw-fire600-g-6385626_3000x_f3a45df3-707b-4d3d-9d60-f96852378077.webp?v=1759602873"},{"product_id":"shw-german-long-handle-axe-54462","title":"German-made 1600g Long-Handle Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eGerman-made long handle axe with 1600g (3.5lbs) head and curved, 60-cm Ash handle. Please note some photos depict different sizes from the model we sell, but they are similar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45204039008442,"sku":"54462","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/54460shw-axt-mit-eschenstielshw-fire1000-g-6900789_3000x_f5427628-44bc-43ce-b65c-665ea32646c2.webp?v=1759602661"},{"product_id":"shw-austrian-shw-european-nature-splitting-axe-56807","title":"SHW Nature Splitting Axe - 4lbs with 27.5\" handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe SHW Nature Splitting Axe is a substantial but relatively compact axe for preparing firewood. Its flared splitting profile penetrates the end grain and then forces the wood apart as the head widens, making it better suited to splitting rounds than the thinner profile of a general-purpose or felling axe.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4-pound forged steel head supplies plenty of momentum, while the approximately 28-inch handle provides good control and is easier to manage than a full-length splitting axe. This combination works particularly well for ordinary stove-length firewood and medium-sized rounds on a chopping block. At 5.3 pounds overall, it still has enough weight to do much of the work once the swing is underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is left with a traditional, natural forged finish and hardened to 52–55 HRC for durability and edge retention. The slightly curved ash handle is oiled rather than varnished, providing a comfortable grip while helping to reduce the shock and vibration of repeated splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead weight: 4 pounds (1,800 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall weight: 5.3 pounds (2,400 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 27.5 inches (700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: curved, oiled ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead hardness: 52–55 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":45204040974522,"sku":"56807","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/56807shw-nature-spaltaxtshw-fire-9907848_3000x_6493b3b6-6ad9-4c29-84f4-6bac4a0950ed.webp?v=1759488820"},{"product_id":"shw-austrian-shw-european-hand-axe-hatchet-56808","title":"SHW Nature Hand Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHW Nature Hand Axe. 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Its traditional Rhenish head has a broad, flared cutting edge that bites cleanly across the grain, while the weight and profile provide enough splitting action for ordinary firewood work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3.84 pounds overall, this axe is noticeably easier to control and carry than a full-sized splitting axe or maul. The compact 25.6-inch handle also makes it useful when working around branches, brush, and closely spaced trees. It is a practical choice for maintaining a woodlot, processing smaller firewood, or keeping on hand as an all-purpose axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forged steel head retains its natural black forge finish, with a hardened cutting edge rated at 52–55 HRC. It is fitted to a curved, oiled ash handle that provides a comfortable two-handed grip without the slick feel of a heavy varnish. 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