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Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Anglais

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

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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, fiche 1, Anglais, - clearing%20axe

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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, fiche 1, Anglais, - clearing%20axe

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The clearing axe originates from Sweden.  5, fiche 1, Anglais, - clearing%20axe

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Français

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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, fiche 1, Français, - hache%20%C3%A0%20essarter%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Espagnol