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hand forged one piece winter hakukirves fodder knife

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, this example is a one piece tool for use in winter (designed to be used wearing gloves). made in Sheffield England by Daegrad Tools