Hudson Bay Axe

Hudson Bay Axe

  • A wood-handled axe with a metal head covered by a brown leather sheath.
  • A close-up of an axe with a wooden handle and a leather sheath. The leather sheath has a cross design and red stitching, and is stamped with C.C.G.F. The axe blade is stamped with USA.
  • Three axes with wooden handles and metal blades are displayed upright against a plain white background. Two axes are shown with their blades facing outward, and one is shown with the blade pointing forward.

Hudson Bay Axe

Hudson Bay Axe

Designed from the ground up in New York City by Best Made Company, tested the world over. This axe has a 2lb Hudson Bay style head, one of the oldest axe patterns in America. It is drop forged in the United States from an American-made 5160 alloy steel that is hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 54-56 HRC.The Best Made mark (BMC) is forged into the butt of the axe head. A distinguishing trait of our axe head is its slim profile which — relative to many other contemporary felling axes — makes for improved cutting and chip throwing. The handle of the Hudson Bay Axe is a straight-grain, premium hickory that originates in Appalachia. We designed the handle to provide maximum efficiency, comfort, and safety. We go to great lengths to source an unrivaled wood grain. Every axe is emblazoned with our trademark logo on the handle, and a removable Best Made Company sticker on the head. Please see our “Notes” to help determine which axe is right for you. All Best Made Axes are guaranteed and come with a numbered 24 page axe manual, a bridle leather blade guard, and an embroidered badge. Our premium painted axes come securely packed in wood wool in a hand-made wooden crate, which is boxed in crush proof corrugated cardboard. We ship our axes all over the world.

From the Archive, originally released Sept. 2011

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Designed by Best Made Company
2lb Hudson Bay head
Best Made Axe Manual
Embroidered badge
Hand-made wood crate*
26.5”h x 6.75”w x 1.375”d
5160 American alloy steel
26.5" fine grain Appalachian hickory handle
Bridle leather sheath
Oil the handle of your axe with linseed oil at least once a day for a week, once a week for a month, and once a month for a year.
Before you use your axe, always inspect it thoroughly for any signs of damage or wear. Pay close attention to any looseness between the head and the handle.
Make a habit of sharpening your axe before or after every use. Sharp axes are safer and more enjoyable to use.
Always practice safe chopping. Use a chopping block when splitting, avoid overstrike, and be mindful of your own safety as well as the safety of others.
After using your axe, wipe away any moisture, dirt, or sap that may have accumulated on the head or the handle. Re-apply oil to handle if needed.
When not in use, store your axe in a cool dry place, safely away from pets, children, etc.
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