What the Lever Axe lacks in beauty it makes up for in strength and power—this axe will have you winning Strongman competitions in no time. The revolutionary redesign comes from Heikki Kärnä in Finland. The widened blade creates a lever effect, forcing the wood to split, and keeps the axe blade from getting stuck. We were impressed with its efficiency. The Lever Axe is no lightweight—at four pounds it’s only appropriate for base campers and your cottage’s wood lot.
www.vipukirves.fi | $260
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