At Brant & Cochran we MAKE heirloom quality, Maine wedge pattern axes by hand in our South Portland shop, EDUCATE people on the proper use and care of their axe, and CURATE the rich history of axe making in Maine.

Since 1864, Snow & Nealley has been forging premium American-made axes in Maine. Combining heritage craftsmanship with modern quality, these tools are designed for outdoor …

Working Axes is an authorized source for Snow & Nealley axes. The manufacturer does not have an official website. Built in Maine. At work around the world. Snow and Nealley Axes are 100% forged, tempered, and assembled in the USA of American materials.

Each Allagash Cruiser is meticulously hand-crafted in our South Portland shop one at a time, made with U.S. steel, hung on an A+ quality hickory handle of our own design, and true to the Maine roots of this historic axe design.

Join the thousands of Brant & Cochran axe owners around the globe who use our hand-crafted Maine wedge pattern axes. Check out our Allagash Cruiser and Dirigo Belt Axe, vintage restored axes, premium accessories and some axe-y apparel.

Apr 7, 2025 · Today at the new Brant & Cochran, six employees make 1,500 axes a year for customers from lumberjacks to outdoor enthusiasts in a 5,000-square-foot space where tradition meets innovation under...

Aug 7, 2023 · Brant & Cochran is a local Maine company that forges Allagash Cruiser and Dirigo Belt Axes — the only Maine wedge pattern camp axes being made today. They also restore vintage axes, and sell related accessories and apparel.

Apr 8, 2025 · An Expert on Oakland’s Tool-Making Past, Howard Hardy Has Many Axes to Grind With a collection of more than 300 locally crafted axes and scythes, he's taken a whack at reconstructing the town's manufacturing history.

A typical restoration runs $75 to $100; currently, Brant & Cochran can turn an ax around in about two weeks. The “anatomy” of a traditional Maine ax is simple, unadorned, even primitive looking compared to the more sweeping, elegant lines of its Jersey and Kentucky cousins.

Unleash your inner warrior at our axe throwing experience in Lewiston, Maine! Whether a seasoned lumberjack or first-timer, expert coaches will guide you to hit the bullseye with precision.