Tuatahi Work Axes
At Tuatahi we also forge axes suitable for use as work axes. These axes are forged from the same high quality steel as the main tuatahi racing axe, but have a thicker edge.
Do not use metal wedges with these axes as it will damage the top of the axe, use wooden wedges only.
We have received many favourable comments about our working axe, and it's ability to handle varying wood types, such as this one from P Wilson, USA.
"I use your working axes and saws (and the sharpening jigs for both), to clear blowdowns from hiking trails in the wilderness. These working tools are versatile enough to handle the wide variety of wood I encounter (everything from knotty softwoods like pine and hemlock to dense woods like white oak and black locust)".
China Work Axe heads
You will note that the China Work Axe head looks very similar to the Tuatahl. This axe is suitable as a Work, Training and Rigging Axe only in good clean, soft wood. In our opinion the steel is not good enough for it to be used as a racing axe. These are available as head only (with pin hole), or with our Tuatahi hickory handles shaped and fitted. The axe has been flat ground, with a rough rolled edge, measures 175mm wide x 185mm long, and weighs 2460 grams. This axe would not be suitable for a ladies axe as it is too heavy.
Please note: Tuatahi will not guarantee China axes.