A double beveled broad axe from John Neeman Tools

I got excited as a schoolchild the other day when I saw a distinctly shaped package arrive in the mail — my broad axe from John Neeman Tools finally arrived. This hand forged broad axe is truly a piece of artwork.

I’ve yet to actually swing it, so it is safely stored in a place of honor in the house (not in the tool shed, because it is such a wreck right now, and the new shed isn’t finished yet).

My first impressions — wow, it’s really lightweight! It feels very balanced, and just really nice to hold in one’s hands. The edge is amazingly sharp, and looks like a glassy mirror. The attention to detail is fantastic. This is what crafsmanship looks like.

I’ll have more to say once I actually use it, but until then, enjoy these couple of images. Thank you, John and Jacob.

Be sure to check out their hand forged woodworking tools at John Neeman Tools — the shop is not yet fully launched, but they say it will go live soon. Watch out!

Check out the edge on this John Neeman broad axe