{"product_id":"the-dirigo-belt-axe","title":"Dirigo Belt Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the little brother of Brant \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrant \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Specifications:**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 1.75 lb forged steel head with Maine wedge pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 17\" hickory handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Heat treated to Rockwell 56-58 hardness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Includes custom Maine-made leather sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Forged in South Portland, Maine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Guaranteed to make you 47% more rugged immediately upon purchase\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brant Cochran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44101621350499,"sku":"BAC-DRGOAX","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4956\/2211\/files\/DirigoBeltAxe-1.jpg?v=1775488986","url":"https:\/\/rarely.mom\/products\/the-dirigo-belt-axe","provider":"Rarely","version":"1.0","type":"link"}