Highlands Forge French Naval Boarding Axe / 18" Charred Hickory / Forged 6150 High Carbon

Located near Homer, Alaska, Bill Fordham with Highlands Forge creates unique hand crafted knives, axes & swords that are both functional and beautiful. Specializing in Damascus or Pattern Welded Steel, Highlands Forge uses 1084, 1095, 15N20, 80CRV2 and 5160 High Carbon Steels to produce high quality & durable blades.

Bill makes all of their Damascus himself. Check out his site here

This particular creation of theirs is theirs is a recreation of a late to post Napoleonic era French naval boarding axe. Featuring a stout hand forged 6150 high carbon steel head with large beard, sharp edge and mean billhook spike (for climbing or grabbing). Capped in a charred hickory handle. Not only a cool history piece but an extremely useable axe for your outdoor adventures or high seas escapades.

Hand made and finished in Homer, Alaska

• Blade length: 5.25"
• Blade Thickness: 0.25"
• Handle Length: 18"
• Handle Thickness: 1.25"
• Overall Length: -
• Blade material: Forged 6150
• Handle material: Hickory
• Sheath: Leather

MODEL: HF-FRENCHYFRENCH