Hey Dave,

I have not used an axe for framing much, but I plan to give it a whirl. Somebody around here has some cool videos that they have posted to youtube that show the axe being used nicely. Search "Mortice Part 2". The power of the axe in competent hands has inspired me to look at the axe in a different light.

I have a question about the axes for two different scenarios and what is desired in a cutting edge. The Gransfor Carpenters axe has a straight edge that seems like it would be good for housings, because it seems to me that the depth of the blows could be controlled easier. The other scenario, could be just removing wood for say a half lap.

Is it more beneficial to have the straight edge or curved edge or both and for what purposes?

Thanks