Tatanka Axe Racing Training Axe Head Only - 2.4kg

Tatanka Axe Racing Training Axe Head Only - 2.4kg

The Tatanka Axe Racing Training Axe Head Only - 2.4kg is a professionally forged replacement axe head designed for users who wish to fit their own preferred handle for axe racing, timber sports or specialist forestry applications. Manufactured from premium C45 carbon steel, it delivers the balance, durability and cutting performance expected from traditional hand-forged Tatanka tools.

Weighing 2.4kg, the semi-finished axe head features a 13° grind on the head with a 16° chisel grind on the blade, providing an excellent combination of cutting efficiency and control. Forged from C45 carbon steel, the European equivalent of AISI 1045 medium carbon steel, it is hand finished before being heat treated, oil quenched and tempered along the cutting edge to withstand repeated heavy impacts while maintaining dependable edge retention.

Designed for experienced users assembling a custom axe, the head is supplied ready to fit to a compatible handle of your choice. It is also delivered with a very sharp cutting edge that can be resharpened by hand without compromising its long-term performance.

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)
• 13° axe head grind with a 16° chisel blade grind
• 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 axe racing, forestry, logging and bushcraft applications

Specifications

• Brand: Tatanka
• Product Type: Replacement axe head
• Head Weight: 2.4kg
• Material: C45 carbon steel (AISI 1045 equivalent)
• Axe Head Grind: 13°
• Blade Grind: 16° chisel grind
• Construction: Hand forged and hand finished
• Heat Treatment: Oil hardened and tempered

Why Choose the Tatanka Axe Racing Training Axe Head Only - 2.4kg?

✅ Ideal for building a custom axe with your preferred handle
✅ Forged C45 carbon steel provides excellent toughness and edge retention
✅ Hand finished, heat treated and tempered for demanding professional use
✅ Can be resharpened by hand to maintain long-term cutting performance

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° when sharpening.
3. Use a fine-tooth axe file followed by a medium and fine grit puck stone to maintain the cutting edge.
4. 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.
5. Store the axe in a cool, dry location and protect the cutting edge with a suitable sheath when not in use.