Crescent CWAXE5 5 lb Wood Chopping Axe 36 in Grade A Hickory Handle Steel Overstrike Protection Forged Steel Blade Optimized Cutting Angle Rawhide

Dominate the Woodpile with Best-in-Class Steel Overstrike Armor and Grade A Hickory Performance

The Crescent CWAXE5 5 lb. Wood Chopping Axe is a professional-grade clearing tool engineered for maximum durability and effortless material removal. Featuring a heavy-duty 5 lb. forged steel head with a black oxide finish, this axe is optimized with a precision blade angle designed to bite deep and chop through logs with minimal physical exertion. To solve the most common failure point in traditional axes, Crescent has armored this model with a specialized steel overstrike guard. This protective sleeve defends the hickory neck against the damaging impact of mishits, ensuring your tool remains in the fight even during the most demanding land clearing or timber processing tasks.

Crafted for the professional who demands comfort alongside power, the CWAXE5 features a 33.5-inch genuine Grade A Hickory handle. Hickory is prized by woodsmen for its natural ability to absorb shock and reduce hand-numbing vibrations compared to synthetic alternatives. The head is secured using an advanced cone nail attachment system, providing best-in-class pull-off prevention for ultimate jobsite safety. For added versatility on the job, the back of the axe head features a built-in hammer face, perfect for driving stakes or wedges. Whether you are felling small trees, limbing downed timber, or splitting firewood, this rawhide-themed chopping axe delivers the perfect balance of traditional feel and modern industrial armor.

Key Features

• Steel Overstrike Protection: High-strength steel armor defends the handle neck against impact damage from accidental mishits.
• Optimized Chopping Angle: Precision-ground blade geometry designed to bite efficiently into hardwood for faster material removal.
• Grade A Hickory Handle: Premium natural hardwood handle provides superior vibration dampening and ergonomic swing control.
• Secure Cone Nail Attachment: Advanced mechanical fastening system ensures best-in-class head retention and pull-off prevention.
• Integrated Hammer Face: Forged flat striking surface on the back of the head adds jobsite versatility for driving stakes.
• Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Black oxide head coating protects the forged steel from rust and environmental wear.
• High-Visibility Rawhide Accents: Signature rawhide color ensures the tool is easy to locate in wooded or debris-filled environments.

What's Included

• (1) Crescent 5 lb. Forged Steel Wood Chopping Axe Head
• (1) 33.5 in. Grade A Hickory Handle with Integrated Steel Overstrike Guard

Specifications

Pro-Tip: To maintain the optimized cutting edge, always use a wood chopping block underneath your material. This prevents the black oxide blade from striking the ground or rocks, keeping the steel sharp and ensuring the overstrike guard is only utilized in rare mishit scenarios.