In 1960's I was cutting/trimming trees with Norwegians in the Laurentides of Quebec. The branch lopper we were using had a thick straight blade set within a half moon frame mounted on an axe handle. It was in the form of a 'D': a thick single edge knife like blade set into the metal 'hilt' or curve of the 'D'. This tool was more effective at trimming branches than any axe or hatchet. I have never seen this amazing tool since and do not know its name, origin or manufacture.
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Cannot find this French Canadian branch walloper
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Google Swedish brush or clearing axe. I think it might be what you're looking for.
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Both Bahco and Haglof make versions that are widely distributed. They're often known as a "Sandvik brush axe" (after one of the most common makers historically) or a "Swedish safety brush axe".
Wunderbar! Thanx cyc79 and baryonyx for your replies! These 'brush axes' are similar to the one the Norwegians were using. Theirs did not have a removable blade and the hilt or frame made a perfect D shape. It may be the French Canadian variety. Thanks again my friends! - rb
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They're of Nordic origin, so unlikely to be a "French Canadian version". To the best of my knowledge there aren't any companies in North America producing such a tool themselves.