Snow and Nealley Hudson Bay Axe Featured some degree of final shaping

some degree of final shaping is needed to properly shape the tongue to snugly fit the head

which can be corrected with the right tang angle adjustment on the blade

squared spine

but also gives excellent clearance when using the hardened poll face for hammering tasks

and knob to your preferred shape

Snow and Nealley Hudson Bay Axe Featured some degree of final shapingAn American made classic, the Hudson Bay is the epitome of bushcraft and camping axes. A light head for its bit dimensions with an ample poll for pounding stakes etc. These are 100% USA made! The heads are forged by a contractor in the Mid West and heat treated, finished, and hafted in Smyrna, Maine. Our family has an antique Snow and Nealley Hudson Bay and while there are small differences between them, the quality is pretty much on par. A leather