Tool question

[JonBaker]

Can someone tell me what the proper name is for this tool - I hope you can see the image otherwise this could be a difficult question.

The book refers to it as a Sandvik - but that is a compay name rather than a tool name I think.

 

[decorum]

Swedish brush axe - but I could be wrong .

 

[Basha72]

I used to use these when I was in forestry many years ago, these are a great tool to use for just de-limbing and small woody weeds. People would be surprised as to the cutting ability of this tool. The only Problem I ever had with this was if you swung and hit the top end of the blade brace it would release the tension and the blade would drop out.

I'd have one again if I could find one, it's a good versitile tool for around the camp i'd say.

Basha

 

[JohnC]

I read about it in Guy Grieves book about his alaskan trip.

http://www.americantrails.org/resources/info/tools3.html

it turns up on here

 

[subedarmajor]

I've heard it called a Sandvik.

 

[JonBaker]

Thanks - that's great

 

[chas brookes]

Hi

if you scroll down the page on the link below is listed as a Husqvarna Clearing Axe

http://www.abbeypro.co.uk/subprod/breaking-bars-forestry-tools-0001329.aspx

 

[greasemonkey]

I read about it in Guy Grieves book about his alaskan trip.

I think the photo was from the cover of the book, Not too sure, cos I gave the book away recently.

 

[pyropete666]

the axe was formerly made by sandvik, but now made by bahco.
full name "general purpose clearing axe.