STIHL AX 13 C Cleaving Hatchet

Maintenance:

Axes are very long-lasting tools that don’t require a lot of maintenance. However, a few little tricks can greatly extend the lifespan of your axe. Before storing the axe for a long period of time the blade should be lightly greased to prevent corrosion on the surface. Axes keep best when stored at normal humidity. If the wood dries out, it shrinks and loses its ability to flex and absorb vibrations. Similarly, too humid conditions can harm the wood as well. Never soak a loose handle in water to re-attach it to the head, instead, seek professional assistance.

• Always grind the axe according to its intended area of use and try to maintain the original shape and grind angle.
• Remove larger damages with a file at first. In doing so the radius and shape of the cutting edge cannot change, because otherwise, the entire edge needs to be reworked.
• Afterwards, take your Bison Ceramic Grinding Stone DUO and grind the cutting edge with the coarse side of the stone until the original shape is retained.
• Then sharpen the blade with the finer side of the stone and polish away the scratches that the coarse grind may have created. Applying some grease to the surface will help create a smoother finish.
• The cutting edge needs to be exactly centred and ground evenly on both sides to avoid an uneven edge.

Spec:

• Rectangular size – 80 x 30 x 15mm
• Coarse grit surface – 180
• Fine grit surface – 600