Dirigo Belt Axe

This is the little brother of Brant & Cochran’s legendary Allagash Cruiser, scaled down to backpack-friendly proportions without losing any of that Maine-forged attitude. At 1.75 pounds with a 17-inch hickory handle, the Dirigo packs serious splitting power into a package that won't destroy your shoulder on the trail.

Brant & Cochran forges each axe head individually using U.S. tool steel, heat-treats it to a Rockwell hardness of 56-58, then hones the edge until it's what Mainers call "wicked sharp." The classic Maine wedge pattern isn't just for looks—it's geometry perfected over generations of splitting New England hardwood.

Whether you're processing kindling at camp, feeding the wood stove, or just need something more serious than a hatchet, this axe hits that sweet spot between portable and powerful. The custom leather sheath keeps the razor edge safe and your fingers attached.

**Specifications:**

• 1.75 lb forged steel head with Maine wedge pattern

• 17" hickory handle

• Heat treated to Rockwell 56-58 hardness

• Includes custom Maine-made leather sheath

• Forged in South Portland, Maine

• Guaranteed to make you 47% more rugged immediately upon purchase