http://www.robin-wood.co.uk/shop/the-robin-wood-axe/

I actually looked into his a couple times, I chose to stay away from robin wood's axes because of how he sources them and the resulting weight. The bottom line for me is i can get waaaay better quality by restoring an axe, without the prohibitive cost of a GB (i own a GB so im definitely not knocking them, i love GB's just commenting on the cost) or something in that range. The axe heads are a chinese sourced head, which as he explained at one point is in the spirit of lowering cost and very understandable, and certainly not a bad thing in my opinion, I would just prefer something the "maker" had a little more of an eye on even if he outsources it. My biggest problem with his axes is, as someone looking for a carving axe, i prefer a bit more weight. Some carvers love his carving axes, I do not.

Do what you like with that info, I have never actually handled one so i cannot comment on them in use, they might be great! If you do decide to get one make sure to post a review!
 
I know this thread is getting old but I wanted to add that while the blades are sourced the steel is good and ground in Sheffield, England. The thin grind is perfect for it's intended use of carving. The curved handle is perfect for me and has a texture I appreciate like the svante djarv axes. For me, this is a great carving axe, for any price. I have one for carving and another for rough work. I recentky sold one off at a discount that arrived with a ding in the blade, I kind of regret parting with it. I could've taken it out packing. I have gad a couple Condors, two 1.5 lb Greenlands. The first Greenland was a dud the second I liked but I had to really work it to get it even close to how I wanted it. The Condors are very good axes for the money if you willing to put in a little time or buy it from a place that not only inspects but is also willing to work on the grind, bladeforum's Baronyx comes to mind. However, I really believe the Robin Wood Axe is a great little carving axe for any price. It's the shipping that is the issue. I really wish we had some more in stock. They have been really wel, recieved.
 
I don't have a Robin Wood Carving Axe. I do have one of his Hook Knives for spoon carving and have spoken with Robin quite a bit via email. I regularly look at his blog. Robin is a self-avowed 'Axe-aholic', with 100 Axes to his name. His working knowledge of Axes is profound. He's also an incredible Artisan when it comes to carving Bowls. If I had not already purchased my Svante Djarv Little Viking Carving Axe , both Robin's and Hans Karlsson's carving Axe were on my short list. While most any Axe can be used for general field-craft, and these are no exception, all of the aforementioned Axes are purpose-built carving Axes. Something to consider when looking for an Axe.

IMHO, I think the Robin Wood Axe is one of the best buys in an 'entry-level' carving Axe available today. And, it will also double as a fine bush-craft tool, too.

JMHO, YMMV.

SJ
 
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