Rinaldi "American" Hand Axe Blue Ridge Knives a good vintage one can

a good vintage one can be hard to find

The tang is extended beyond the end of the handle for pounding

but they get the job done nicely

The Douk-Douk

Rinaldi "American" Hand Axe Blue Ridge Knives a good vintage one canA distinguished variation of the iconic "trade axe" pattern historically produced by North America and Europe for export to Central and South America, this handy compact axe packs some serious features into a small package! In contrast to many axes of this type, the head features a small flat faced poll, and the handle is elegantly offset to balance the tool in the hand. The eye is tapered and the handle slipped through the top like the handle of a