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There are certain bits of outdoor kit which when I see them I want one. Even if I don't need it or have something similar already, I just need it! I guess this is the same reaction my wife has when she sees a pair of shoes. I am going to write a regular column on the bits of kit which have that wow factor, that certain element of fairy dust which makes them desirable or a classic.
This is a seriously desirable piece of kit. The first thing that strikes you is the colour and construction. Its blood red anodised which just looks great, shiny and very cool. This is a big difference to lots of other axes which are in their manufacturers signature colours. This axe stands out. The shape of it is steeply curved with the profile of the teeth continuing down part of the shaft of the axe. The profile reminds me of a dinosaur bird, snarling and pointy. The pick is also hot forged and the top is prickly like a hedgehog.
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