AXES JAUREGUI AIZKORAK ENGLISH

JOSE RAMON JAUREGI is the third generation of a family of Axe makers, who funded their workshop 80 years ago in Urnieta. Today, Jose Ramon is the last axe maker in the Baswue Country, and he continues to work in the same workshop where he learnt his craft.

THE AXE
Thoughout history, axes have played an important role in Euskal Herria, both in everyday life and in the betting world, starting with three piece axes, at a time when it was difficult to find steel. Over time axe making practices evolved while then being made of two pieces, nomadays, they are entirely made of stee, in one piece.
In this work, we will discover how a two piece axe created, the oldest manufacturing process known by Jose Ramon, the last active axe maker in the Basque Country.

Video made by the Department of Economic Development, Rural and Territorial balance in order to protect and help craft activities endangered model.
Provincial Council of GUIPUZKOA