USA-Made Axes for the Rugged Outdoorsman
I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and don’t forget the Reason for this season. “But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.”” – Mark 16:6
Happy Easter everyone!
Hey there everybody! Thank you for stopping by the blog today.
For any of you curious about our different handle options, I thought I’d pop in with a closer look at specifically the different colors that we offer.
For our axe handles we use Tennessee Hickory wood, and offer three color options.
First we have the Natural Hickory. This one is simply left natural (without a stain), and given an oil finish. The oil finish doubles for a good protective coating, while bringing out that pretty wood grain. And one cool thing about natural Hickory wood is that each piece is unique and adds it’s own character to an axe. Some handles will boast a classy, light color, while another may have a cool swirl of heartwood in it.
Second we have the Chestnut Hickory option. Chestnut doesn’t refer to the kind of wood, but rather that good-looking stain on the American Hickory wood. It gives it a red-orange-chestnut color, and really brings out those beautiful Hickory grains.
And third we have the Chocolate Brown Hickory option, that rich, chocolatey color. This one also really compliments those natural grain lines, and gives it that handsome color that looks like it’s right at home in the backwoods.
Thank you for stopping in today! And, we would love to hear from YOU! What would you like to see on the blog in upcoming posts? Any option or model you’d like featured? Any specific how-tos you’d be interested in? Thank you so much for your comments and suggestions.
We hope you’re staying well and have a good day out there!
Howdy everybody!
Hope you’re all staying well and enjoying a good day. Ready for a behind-the-scenes visit to Wolf Valley Forge? We’re popping in today to share this new video from Ike so you can experience the making of an axe head.
Thanks so much for watching!
Hey there everyone!
Thanks for stopping by the blog today. We hope you’re all well and staying healthy. And enjoying beautiful weather…it’s almost officially Spring!
Things have been a bit quiet on the blog lately, but we’re back! In case you haven’t seen yet, we’re super excited to share with you our latest addition at Wolf Valley Forge…introducing:
The Trekker Axe!
With an 18-inch handle, this new model is a super-handy size! It can be used one or two-handed, and is up for clearing hiking trails, splitting kindling, quartering large game…it’s great for campers and backpackers too.
It has a head length of approximately 6 1/8-inches, and about 3 3/8-inch of cutting edge.
In the video, below Ike will explain more about the Trekker, and give you a size comparison between it, little brother Trail Axe, and big brother Bush Axe.
We’re really excited to hear what ya’ll think about this new buddy, so feel free to check out it’s model page here.
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today! Have a good one, and happy Spring!
Happy Wednesday everyone!
Today I’m popping in to share a closer look at the Canoe Axe. The Canoe Axe is the big boy of the current Wolf Valley Forge models.
Its overall length is approximately 26-inches, and its head weight is just shy of 2 lbs., making it ready for most jobs in the woods. It can handle most any felling and splitting tasks, but it’s also light enough to be carried or packed to where you need it.
These three custom Canoe Axes all feature Chestnut Hickory handles and Standard Pack Axe Sheaths with Dark Brown leather.
For more information, pricing, and pictures you can check out the Canoe Axe model’s page. Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today!
Hello everyone!
It’s a cozy, rainy day here, and I’m popping in to share some pictures from a fairly recent Trail Axe picture session.
This Trail Axe features a Chocolate Brown Hickory handle.
This particular one also carries a Standard Belt Sheath, in the standard Dark Brown color option.
You may also notice that we’ve recently updated some of our models pages with brand new pictures!! Check out the Trail Axe, Carpenter’s Axe, Bush Axe, and Timber Pup pages for new looks!
Thank you for stopping by the blog today! We hope you have a safe, productive week out there.
Hey there,
Hope you’re all staying warm this chilly January. We’ve had a cold snap here, and a bit of snowy flurries yesterday.
This little Kephart recently got to take a trip into the Sipsey Wilderness area in Alabama. This area has many hiking trails across thousands of acres of woods with creeks, waterfalls, and well…wilderness. 😉
The destination on this particular day was the Big Tree, reportedly the largest tree in Alabama. And that tree is big!! It’s a Yellow Poplar, approximately 150 feet tall, and it takes about 4 grown men to reach around it.
Just to give you a scale, that little Kephart has a foot-long handle. That’s a large timber right there! 😉
The Big Tree is nestled in a big hollow, surrounded by a variety of evergreen bushes and trees, as well as two tall waterfalls spilling over from the top of the ridge. There’s also a large rock overhang, which made for a great spot for a fire and lunch underneath.
And of course the Kephart got to do its job there.
It’s amazing how many places of beauty there are right in our backyard or just a short day trip away. This one was definitely worth it!
Hope you have a great week out there, and thanks for stopping by!
Hello everyone!
Happy 2020! We hope your New Year has been a good one so far. We’ve been enjoying some beautiful weather here.
With the New Year, Ike’s got some exciting things up his sleeve for Wolf Valley Forge (new pictures, upgrades…)! Thanks for staying tuned!
For now, here’s the latest from the Wolf Valley Forge youtube channel … a Canoe Axe in real use. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks so much for stopping by today. Have a great week out there!
Whether your day was white or just bright (like ours…the above snowfall happened earlier in the month ;), we hope it was very special. Thank you everyone for your support!!
Hello everyone,
It’s that time of year again, and Christmas is fast approaching.
Are you through with your shopping yet? Whether you’re ordering for someone else or adding to your own wish list, here are some ideas from the products that we offer.
NEW! The Haversack Bag Collection – For the backwoodsman or the outdoorsman-wanta-be, these canvas bags are just the right size for carrying your everyday essentials. Ike totes one of these himself. They’re made right here in the USA, and come in the Go-Bag or Reenactor’s style.
Outdoor Skills DVD Set – Give the gift of Ike’s outdoor videos, filled with information and tips on both fur handling and fire making. Definitely an enjoyable watch!
The Sharpening Bundle – Check out our Wolf Valley Forge Axe Pucks (you can even get them in a snazzy canvas pouch!) and Ceramic Axe Sharpening Rods, or buy them in a bundle!
NEW! Wolf Valley Forge T-Shirt – They’re here!! These good-looking T’s are made in the USA, and we’re offering them in three sizes, same cool color! Thank you so much for sporting the Wolf Valley Forge brand!
Axe Gift Certificate – It’s too late to order and get an axe by Christmas, but you can still place an order for a friend, and give an axe certificate! Or, contact us and we can work out a gift certificate for whatever amount you’d like to give. Then they can shop!
Axe Wax – Our axe finish is a blend of all-natural wax and oil ingredients, intended to provide an all-around protection finish for your axe heads, handles and sheaths. Hint: Axe Wax would be a super useful stocking-stuffer for an axe and knife lover!
We hope you and your family enjoy a cozy season, making lots of happy memories together. Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today!