The Voyageur Sorby from a basic Irish armchair

from a basic Irish armchair to a dramatic Scottish comb-back

Cutting Edge: 5/8-in

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such as the inside of barrels and coopered doors

Progressive taper handles varying scale work

The Voyageur Sorby from a basic Irish armchairA Hudson Bay Axe The Brant & Cochran story is tied to the Hudson Bay Axe. The founders started canoeing in the 1970's in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area with their Dad who always carried his trusty Norlund Hudson Bay Axe on those trips. This one's for you Dad. Say hello to The Voyageur! Inspired by the Hudson Bay style axe made by Bangor's Snow & Nealley before WWII, the Voyageur has a 2 lb. U. S. 1045 carbon steel head hung on a 24" Amish