Tinker and Fix x Hultafors Axe Painted Long Handle

Tinker and Fix x Hultafors Axe Painted Long HandleI've always liked the painted handle axes of traditional Canadian lumberjacks. Used to identify their preferred axe at the beginning of the working day and easier to spot when left on the forest floor. They actually inspired me to start making the painted handle hammers as a more usable tool for regular life in the United Kingdom! We're lucky enough to have a wood burner at home and its our preferred source of heat during the winter. That means

Opinel have opted to go with the Japanese style of pull saw - making it easier to use in tight spaces and when reaching up into a tree or bush

•  reapply as often as necessary

The Niwaki Moku folding pruning saw is a lovely little folding saw for fine pruning jobs in the garden

The resinous pine lights easily

even an old one

Buying good quality garden tools is a great start

If being bought as a gift we'd suggest taking the calendar out of its outer sleave

An ideal addition to the DIY toolbox as they are great for cutting through tougher stuff such as textiles

Most of our customers are using an axe around the garden and then also for preparing firewood

Cotton Drill

Petrol Blue and Black

The good news is that it isn't difficult or time consuming and I actually find it quiet an enjoyable process in itself