Rinaldi "Calabria" Hand Axe Oversized Item (L) and the handle is elegantly

and the handle is elegantly offset to balance the tool in the hand

this is an axe made for hard use

yet nimble

The only thing wrong with this example is some bumpy texture on the tang

While not recommended for use on heavy brush

Rinaldi "Calabria" Hand Axe Oversized Item (L) and the handle is elegantlyAs 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