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Finnish fodder knives hakukirves hakokirves or havukirves 6" edge choice of designs

a hand forged Finnish style hakukirves hakokirves or havukirves 6" (150mm) cutting edge, made from water quenched S275JR steel (0.4% CEV steel equivalent ), designed for hand sharpening only, based on extant types used as fodder cutters  in Estonia and Finland, available in four designs all based on medieval to post medieval types, supplied with ash wood handles

A, forged eye

B, double tang silage style cutter

C, pinned tang and hook

D, winter handle one piece (designed to be held with gloves)


Made in Sheffield England by Daegrad Tools