Description
Double-edged axe head mounted on a wooden handle.
The preferred tool for felling and shaping wood in logging camps in the early 20th century was the steel axe. Lumberjacks first used it to create an initial notch at a specific height on the tree, allowing them to control its fall direction. Then, the axe was used to remove branches and bark from felled trunks.
A particularly popular model was the double-edged axe, offering unique versatility. On one side, a very sharp blade facilitated precise cuts, while the other, a less honed edge, adapted to various auxiliary tasks—making this tool the Swiss Army knife of lumberjacks.