Fokos Walking Stick Shepherd’s Axe

Description

All of our fokos walking sticks are hand-forged from 4140 steel bar stock by blacksmiths Brian Otto and Michael Otto, right here in northern Michigan. After being hand forged, the axe head is properly hardened and tempered. This process relieves brittleness while maintaining hardness/durability. Using this process produces a blade that holds an edge well. Our langets are riveted to the handle and extend all the way up through the head – secured with nuts on top. This strengthens the connection of the steel head and wooden handle. The langets also add to the appearance and balance of the axe. Although the langets are labor intensive, they greatly increase quality and durability in the finished product. Each axe handle is designed and hand-crafted specifically for its head to enhance its beauty and balance. While the superior craftsmanship of each axe makes it beautiful enough to display, you will find it too useful to put on a shelf. Once you use one of our langet axes, you will want to carry it with you on all your outdoor excursions!

Fokos walking sticks average 38-40″ in overall length.  If you want a different length, please contact us prior to ordering to see if we can make a fokos in your desired length.  We use hickory and ash interchangeably because we feel it is more important to have the best quality handle and both woods are strong and durable.  Please contact us if you prefer one over the other.  Thank you.