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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

[An] axe ... designed specifically for cutting brush and small trees.  3, record 1, English, - clearing%20axe

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The handle is 20" long and the head is lightweight (it really feels as if you're swinging just an axe handle), so it's easier to swing and less awkward than a typical axe.  4, record 1, English, - clearing%20axe

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS

The 7" replaceable blade has 5-1/2" exposed for cutting. It cuts faster with less fatigue than an ordinary axe because it weighs only about 2 lb, including the handle, and because its balance makes it ideal to use one handed while holding brush aside.  3, record 1, English, - clearing%20axe

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS

The clearing axe originates from Sweden.  5, record 1, English, - clearing%20axe

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Les Suédois utilisent la hache à essarter de sécurité. Elle permet de frapper à grande vitesse, et d'une seule main, cependant que l'autre maintient courbée la branche qui est sectionnée d'un seul coup.  1, record 1, French, - hache%20%C3%A0%20essarter%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish