Tatanka Lumberjack Axe Head Only - 2.4kg

Tatanka Lumberjack Axe Head Only - 2.4kg

The Tatanka Lumberjack Axe Head Only - 2.4kg is a professionally forged replacement axe head designed for users who wish to fit their own preferred handle for felling, tree maintenance and heavy forestry work. Manufactured from premium C45 carbon steel, it delivers the strength, durability and cutting performance expected from traditional hand-forged Tatanka tools.

Weighing 2.4kg, this finished axe head is forged from C45 carbon steel, the European equivalent of AISI 1045 medium carbon steel, providing an excellent balance of toughness and edge retention. Each head is hand forged and hand finished before being heat treated, oil quenched and tempered along the cutting edge to withstand repeated heavy impacts while maintaining reliable cutting performance.

Designed for experienced users building or refurbishing a professional felling axe, the head is supplied ready to fit to a compatible handle of your choice. It is delivered with a very sharp cutting edge that can be resharpened by hand without loss of performance thanks to the specialist heat treatment process.

Key Features

• Professional replacement axe head weighing 2.4kg
• Designed for fitting to a compatible user-selected handle
• Forged from C45 carbon steel (AISI 1045 equivalent)
• Finished head ready for assembly
• Hand forged and hand finished for structural strength
• Heat treated, oil quenched and tempered cutting edge
• Supplied with a very sharp blade that can be hand resharpened
• Suitable for felling, tree maintenance and forestry applications

Specifications

• Brand: Tatanka
• Product Type: Replacement axe head
• Head Weight: 2.4kg
• Material: C45 carbon steel (AISI 1045 equivalent)
• Construction: Hand forged and hand finished
• Heat Treatment: Oil hardened and tempered
• Application: Felling and tree maintenance

Why Choose the Tatanka Lumberjack Axe Head Only - 2.4kg?

✅ Ideal for assembling a custom professional felling axe with your preferred handle
✅ Forged C45 carbon steel provides exceptional toughness and edge retention
✅ Hand finished, heat treated and tempered for demanding forestry applications
✅ Hand sharpenable blade maintains excellent cutting performance throughout its working life

How to Care

1. Fit the axe head securely to a compatible handle using the appropriate fitting method.
2. Maintain the factory bevel angle of approximately 25–30° using a fine-tooth axe file followed by a dual-grit sharpening stone.
3. Dry the axe head after use and apply a light coat of axe wax, boiled linseed oil or 3-in-1 maintenance oil to help prevent corrosion.
4. Inspect the cutting edge regularly and resharpen as required to maintain optimum performance.
5. Store the axe in a cool, dry location with a suitable leather sheath fitted to protect the cutting edge.