Rinaldi "Calabria" Hand Axe One Scythe Revolution After a few sharpenings you

After a few sharpenings you will notice the stone feels less aggressive

this handy compact axe packs some serious features into a small package

while a shackle key on the butt end also doubles as a lanyard hole

tubular handle pins

The only thing wrong with this example is that the washers on the top and bottom of the handle were stamped from material that didn't completely fill out the outline

Rinaldi "Calabria" Hand Axe One Scythe Revolution After a few sharpenings youAs 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