Ono 2.0

The Ono is a historical design based on traditional axes in Japan.  Ono is the Japanese word for axe. (I got super creative on this one).  One of the more distinctive features of this design is the lack of a poll, which is the primary reason this design barely tips the scales at 1 lb.  It also puts the center of balance in front of the handle and minimizes the risk of any pull outs due to weight.  The beard of the axe is 2inches thick at the base to reduce the risk of losing points due to the axe being buried too deeply in the board. Aug 15, 2023 Update:  I've been updating the molds / designs for many of my axes recently and decided it was finally time the Ono got some love.  The biggest change is that I've flattened the eye across the bottom. This will make hanging and removing handles much easier.  I also reduced the size and spread of the grooves along both sides.  This has the overall impact of bumping the weight of the axe by 0.1lbs. The most distinctive feature of this design ho