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Jun
20
2019

Hey everyone!

Have you seen our latest product? Well, in case you haven’t, I’d like to introduce all of you to Axe Wax!

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Axe Wax is our blend of all-natural wax and oil ingredients, intended to provide an all-around protective finish for your axes.

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You can apply it on the head, handle or the leather sheath of your axe, and it creates a waxy film to protect from the elements. Whether your axe accompanies you on regular backwoods adventures, camping trips, or sits in a drawer, Axe Wax will help to keep its luster.

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Axe Wax is very easy to use and apply to your axe and sheath. It can be rubbed on periodically and buffed with a cloth, or applied and left to create a protective film for extreme conditions. For axe storage, simple apply the Axe Wax and rub down to a thin coating. Once you’re ready to use your axe again, simply remove excess wax with a little oil on a rag, and your axe is ready to hit the woods with you again!

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And by the way, Axe Wax is also skin-safe! To add one of these spiffy little 2-ounce tins to your cart, simply head over the the Axe Wax page, or mention it in the axe order form, to receive a tin with your axe!

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today!

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Jun
13
2019

Happy Thursday everyone!

It’s been such a beautiful week here. We sure have been enjoying the cooler temperatures (which also makes for some nice forging weather)!

Are you all prepared for Dad’s Day coming up on Sunday? We wanted to let you know, that there’s still time to order a last minute gift from Wolf Valley Forge – and that gift is an Axe Certificate!

If you would like to order an axe for your dad, but weren’t able to get it ordered in time, you might consider giving him an axe certificate! Here’s how it works:

Order any of our axe models by Saturday (the 15th) at 5:00 p.m. (CST), and write in the “Custom Options” section of the order form (or send me an email) to let us know this is a gift. Once we have received the order, we will email you an Axe Certificate, which includes the axe model it is for and when he can expect to receive his finished axe.

All you have to do is print it out, fill in the “To” and “From”, stick it in an envelope, and it’ll be ready for gifting!

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The certificate above is shown as an example of what you’ll receive. Please note that the “For” section will be customized with the type of axe that you’ve selected.

Thank you so much for your business, and please feel free to send us an email if you have any questions.
Have a great day out there!

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Jun
7
2019

Hey everybody!

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Have you seen our latest addition at Wolf Valley Forge? I would love to introduce you to the Puck Pouch!

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The Puck Pouch is a super cool, waxed canvas bag, made to fit and carry one of our Axe Pucks! Slip in your Puck, fold the flap, secure the tie closure, and it’s ready to drop in your pack or pocket for ready-use.

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One plus to having a bag for your Puck is to keep it from scratching other items in your pack or potentially getting chipped. And one other perk: if you’re using water on your Puck for sharpening, just slip it down in a waxed-canvas Puck Pouch, drop it in your pack, and you won’t have to worry so much about it getting other items wet!

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We have three colors to choose from, so now you can order a Puck Pouch to match your Wolf Valley Forge Axe handle or Ceramic Sharpening Rod: Natural, Chestnut, and Chocolate Brown!

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We’re super excited to offer these Puck Pouches to all of you, designed and made right here at Wolf Valley Forge! To add one of these to your pack, simply order them with an Axe Puck over on the Sharpeners page, or select them in the “Add-Ons” section of the axe order form when placing your axe order to get a matching Puck Pouch.

Oh, and don’t forget to check out this introductory video with Ike!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we hope you all have a fantastic Friday!

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May
31
2019

Hello everyone and happy Friday!

We hope you’re all and enjoying this Summer season. Things have been pretty busy around here, and you may have noticed that the blog has been a little quiet lately. But we’re back and thank you so much for stopping by!

Ike currently has six different axe models that he makes, ranging in purpose and application from bigger jobs to small hand work. The models are The Canoe Axe, The Bush Axe, The Carpenter’s Axe, The Trail Axe (in two handle lengths), The Chipper, and The Timber Pup. You may be wondering about each model, what they’re used for, what’s the difference, and which model is best suited for your need.

For any of you who would like a closer comparison look at each Wolf Valley Forge axe model, I’m so excited to share a video with you today! In this video, Ike tells about each axe and what application they’re best suited for. We hope you enjoy!

Thanks again, and hope you have a wonderful, safe weekend!

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Apr
29
2019

Hey there everyone!

I hope you’re all having a great Monday out there. It’s been beautiful here.

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This week (April 29th through May 4th) we’re having a special event: it’s Free Axe Puck Week! This means that I’m offering a free Wolf Valley Forge Axe Puck with every axe ordered during these next six days! So, to those who order an axe during this event, we’ll include an Axe Puck in your box when we ship your axe!

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Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you everyone for your business and enthusiast support! Enjoy this beautiful evening.

-Ike

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Apr
5
2019

Hey there everyone!

I hope you’ve been enjoying this beautiful springtime. Things are greening up, flowers are blooming, and it’s about time to plant the garden. One of these weekends I’m hoping to get out on a canoe trip, but for now I’ve been taking advantage of these beautiful days to get lots of forging in.

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of my customers. I so appreciate your enthusiastic business and support! I love getting notes and pictures from all of you, like this one from Mr. Brian H. Thank you so much for your feedback, Mr. Brian!

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Thank you for visiting the blog, and I hope you have a safe weekend!
-Ike

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Mar
27
2019

Hey there everyone,

Thank you for visiting the blog on this beautiful Wednesday. Today I wanted to let you know about the new handle option that Ike has to offer: and that’s Handle Scorching!

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This new option adds a super cool, rustic look that really makes any axe handle stand out!

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This custom option is available on any of the axe models, on either a Natural (as shown above left) or Chestnut Hickory (above right) handle.

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If you would like to have this option added to your axe, please be sure to mention Handle Scorching in the “Other Custom Options” on the order form. And if you haven’t already, you’re welcome to head over to the Custom Options page to see the other options available, to help you start “building” your axe. Thank you so much for your business!

And thank you for visiting today, and checking out these exciting new additions at Wolf Valley Forge!
We hope you have a great day out there.

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Mar
22
2019

Hello there, and Happy Spring!

Hope you and yours are well on this beautiful Friday. Oh, by the way, have you seen our newest product?

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We were so excited when these axe pucks arrived, and now we’re super excited to have them stocked and ready to ship out to all of you!

These Arctic Fox Axe Pucks are made in the USA, and stamped with our Wolf Valley Forge logo! They are double-sided with a smoother 400-grit side and a rougher 240-grit side, to cover those touch-up or slightly tougher sharpening jobs.

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Feel free to head on over to our new Sharpeners page for more pictures and information about our new WVF Axe Pucks. Oh, and if you order before the end of March, you get a $5 discount on each puck!!

Thanks so much for visiting the blog, and we hope you have a great day!

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Mar
12
2019

Hello everyone!

We hope you’re having a great Tuesday. Ike had the forge heated up this afternoon working on Trail Axe heads, and I took the opportunity to snap a few process pictures to share with all of you. Enjoy!

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Heating in the forge
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Drifting the hour-glass
Shaping the bit
Stamping the Wolf Valley Forge brand
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Time to cool

Thanks so much for visiting the blog, and we hope you’re enjoying a great week!