596271201 20 in. Wooden Curved Carpenter Axe, Orange/Gray

Bang for your buck is incredible! Punches above its weight for sure. If I see them on sale again for 71 dollars I will probably pick up another to mess around customizing. Perfect grain orientation on the handle. I did sharpen the edge a little, but it was definitely good enough to use right from the box. I would recommend sharpening a bit if you wanted to make fine curls or feather sticks. The leather mask is very nice at this price point. So nice to be able to safely stash anywhere and transport without worry. 71 bucks is a steal. The 85 it currently costs is still a fair price IMO.

Don't lie. If you just wanted an axe to chop some wood, you wouldn't be looking at this bad boy. This axe? It is destined for mobility and compact; you're an adventurer. A wanna-be-bush-craft-maniac. Maybe you daydream of crafting your own 2x4s and getting wood shavings stuck in your beard. But you don't want to spend the $150-300 for an axe you'll probably ruin from neglect... but you want the quality. This, my friends, is your axe. The axe head is clearly made by Hultafors/Hulks Bruk. It has the same exact shape and even the logo stamp area is the same. So you know Husqvarna just got a sweet deal on axe head forging from them and slaps an American wood handle into these things. Who can complain about an amazingly forged Swedish steel axe head and American hilt for a fraction of the price? You're buying this axe because you want something that is a little good at everything but is not limited to one expert function (such as a splitting maul or a little hatchet). My only warning about this axe is that the head is heavy for the handle length. You will tire faster using this axe than say a hatchet with only a 1lb head or so. Trust me. The bonus is that if you are talented and practice how to properly chop wood in whatever manner you have... you'll find this thick bad boy axe head will cleave along grain like a hot knife through butter. Seriously. I cut up a fallen ash tree like it was made out playdough with this thing. Most axes come pretty dull except for Hulks Bruk and Gransfors Bruk, but this one came pretty sharp for me. Not razor sharp but definitely field ready. The handle is nice and has clearly been sanded, but there is the slight twinge of natural grit to it. If you want your handle to be smooth... save yourself $100 by not buying a Hulks Bruk equivalent. Buy $2 worth of sandpaper and after ten minutes you'll have a perfectly great handle. This is a great axe. Just inspect it when you get it --- mine had perfect grain orientation and no nicks or damages to the axe head.

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Cant say it enough. This is one of the best all around axes out there. Have used to take down 4-5 inch thick branches and it performs better than the size would indicate. It excels at splitting down medium pieces of wood for kindling but can also split 10 inch logs fairly easily. Best choice you can make for a compact truck/camping axe

Received the Husqvarna Carpenters axe today. Well packaged and arrived a day earlier than expected, nice... Just a quick overview, for the monies, its very nice, and it comes with a quality axe guard-sheath. While it comes with a very basic grind, I would have to say, most axes do and require a proper sharpening according to how you will use it. It comes with a course about 45 degree grind, which is ok if your just going to chop up some campfire wood, but, if you are going to use it for carving or carpentry wook, it will take a little filing and stoning to change the angle and sharpness. The edge does end up taking a good sharp edge for finer work. The handle of mine is straight and has appropriate grain alignment. The sheath is much better than expected and has a nice thick welt to protect the edge. My only complaint is that the cutting edge does not line up with the handle. That being said I have purchased more expensive axes that don't either. But, for an axe sold as a carpenters axe, it should perhaps line up better. But, for the moines, with some sharpening, its a really nice woodworking axe and an excellent value. I would buy again...

I was looking for an all-around quality axe. I couldn't initially decide between Husqvarna carpenter and CT 2lb 18" Hudson Bay Camp Axe so ordered both. After testing both I decided to go with Husqvarna. I just wanted to write a comparison review hoping it would help others in the future. CT is sharper and the handle was hung better. The pull is square and heat-treated. It has more of a machine finish compared to Husqvarna. I value craftsmanship and preferred forge finish of Husqvarna. CT doesn't come with a sheath. If you don't have leather and riveting equipment laying around you would want to buy a sheath to protect the edge which brings your investment to $100 mark. Husqvarna has QC issues. Therefore, cheaper... I returned the first one and ordered a replacement. First one wasn't hung properly and the handle had a bad grain. Both Husqvarna axes weren't as sharp as CT, but came with a sheath. If you don't mind touching up the bit and like the forge finish I would go with Husqvarna. They are both well-made axes. If you can't have both or a GransforsB Husqvarna is a good all-around axe to have. You can use Husqvarna for kindling, in your faller's belt or around a camp site. You can swing it with both hands comfortably if needed and it feels better while handling it. CT has smaller bit and handle which is better for kindling or as a boy's axe.

Excelente machado. Muito bem construído, mais afiado que 95% dos machados vendidos por aí.

Muy buen producto a buen precio comparado con marcas Hultafors/ Hults bruk. No encontré defecto en la pieza.

The Husqvarna 20" Wooden Curved Carpenter Axe is an absolute standout — easily one of the best camp axes you can buy for the money. It holds an edge better than my vintage Swedish B&H axe, yet costs barely a third as much, which is honestly impressive. The steel is tough, sharpens beautifully, and keeps a keen edge through repeated use on hardwood and camp tasks. The curved wooden handle feels fantastic in the hand — comfortable, secure, and well-balanced for both controlled carving and more powerful swings. Whether you’re splitting kindling, shaping wood, or doing general campsite chores, this axe hits the sweet spot between performance, durability, and value. A true workhorse and a perfect companion for camping or bushcraft.

Get this axe. It has the heaviest head and the longest edge of any axe in it's category (meaning it does more work more easily.). It's made in Sweden and is super high quality. Note: Husqvarna does not make their own axes. Hults Bruk actually makes them for Husqvarna. WHICH MEANS AMAZING QUALITY. The thing to know is, the reason these axes are less costly than those 'higher end' brands is because of the fit and finish. When you initially get this axe out of the box, it's handle is rough, splinter-y and the head is not very sharp. But shoot, if you know how to sand wood and sharpen an edge, this is BY FAR the best axe for the lowest price.

OMG. My husband has been wanting this axe for years. I totally slept on getting this for him and I wish I haden't. He has not stopped talking about it. The craftsmanship, the weight, and look of it. He is in love. If I ever have to buy him another one I absolutely will, but I don't think we will have to as this is so well designed ❤️