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Posted: 8/17/2009 12:15:00 PM
[Last Edit: 8/20/2009 10:10:56 PM by TimJ]
I received my Wetterlings Large Hunting Axe last week from Wiseman Trading (trouble free ordering and delivery- less than a week).
It was considerably cheaper than the equivalent Gransfors Bruks. It's well made and sharp as hell, and came with a very heavy duty sheath. I had the opportunity this weekend to take down three Red Oaks that fell on my cousins property- looks like a lightning strike- and used the LHA to trim brush around where I was cutting. At one point my chain popped on the saw, and having left the combo tool at the other end of the property I used the LHA to cut through the trunk as a test- about 12" thick. It worked really well. Like better than any two handed full sized axe I've ever used. It bit deep and made great big chips. I'm going to get a full sized one next. After cutting a buch of standing saplings and the trunk the axe remained as sharp as ever. I'm sold. Wetterlings Large Forest Axe and a Snow & Neally Kindling Axe.  |
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Posted: 9/19/2009 11:50:31 AM
+1 for Fiskars. You can get these at most SEARS stores and for the price you get a quality piece.
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Posted: 3/4/2010 9:14:42 AM
Originally Posted By Medic-1:
+1 for Fiskars. You can get these at most SEARS stores and for the price you get a quality piece. +1 on the Fiskars/Gerber axes/hatchets. I've had the Gerber Back Paxe (8.9" long) for about 15 years now and its still going strong. I abused it a lot when I was in Boyscouts. I'm thinking about getting the Fiskars Super splitting axe because I just can't find a good, quality maul around here anymore. |
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Posted: 3/4/2010 2:09:07 PM
Not for nothin' but an axe, or anything similar is a danger in the hands of an un-skilled user, and maybe worse in the hands of a semi-skilled user who figures it safe to skirt the envelope of good safety practices. Sort of like motor-cycle riders. lack of experience+ over-confidence can injure or kill.
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Posted: 3/4/2010 3:43:26 PM
Originally Posted By SigOwner_P229:
Originally Posted By Medic-1:
+1 for Fiskars. You can get these at most SEARS stores and for the price you get a quality piece. +1 on the Fiskars/Gerber axes/hatchets. I've had the Gerber Back Paxe (8.9" long) for about 15 years now and its still going strong. I abused it a lot when I was in Boyscouts. I'm thinking about getting the Fiskars Super splitting axe because I just can't find a good, quality maul around here anymore. If the super splitter is anything like the 23.5" splitting axe I've got, be very careful with it until you're used to it's quirks. The one I have is hard to judge. Either it's going to get stuck in the log, or it's going to grenade it apart so hard and fast that the axe goes sailing through it with enough force to really mess something up on the other side. No middle ground. I'm more used to conventional axes and mauls that'll slow down a lot more on the way through. |
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Posted: 4/29/2010 1:57:09 PM
[Last Edit: 4/29/2010 1:58:28 PM by Lapidary]
My favorite by McGowan.
http://www.mcgowanmfg.com/index.cfm?catagory=1 |
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Posted: 5/5/2010 1:26:40 PM
Boght one of these Gerber's and used it this weekend for camping...Pretty damn good for the price...
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Posted: 9/30/2010 10:24:08 AM
[Last Edit: 9/30/2010 10:25:05 AM by ISE]
I bought one of these ( http://www.estwing.com/product.php?product_id=1600 ) a few months ago from the local hardware store.
I don't have anything bad to say about it really, I was out in the woods a lot this past spring/summer too. It's sharp and sturdy, well balanced. This hatchet was actually like RAZOR sharp out of the package...so much so that I cut myself while handling it. Me : You guys have any axes or anything like that? Clerk : Sure! right over here. Me : Wow, this is pretty nice * blood randomly starts pouring out over my hand and the axe * Clerk : Shit, I think you cut yourself, you need help? Me : I guess ill take it... |
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Posted: 9/30/2010 10:39:52 AM
ISE, I lol'ed....
I have one of those Estwings, I gave it to one of my sons. I like it a lot, it's a great little hatchet. If they made the same thing, same head, with an 18" or 19" handle I'd buy one. |
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Posted: 11/8/2010 9:42:18 AM
I just picked up a marbles belt axe no.9 at a local gun show for $20. I really didn't have any reason to pick it up, but the scandi grind was interesting. Never knew anyone made a hatchet like that. Any feedback on this hatchet? I will sharpen it up and try it out next weekend.
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Posted: 11/8/2010 1:29:06 PM
Originally Posted By batmanacw:
I just picked up a marbles belt axe no.9 at a local gun show for $20. I really didn't have any reason to pick it up, but the scandi grind was interesting. Never knew anyone made a hatchet like that. Any feedback on this hatchet? I will sharpen it up and try it out next weekend. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I just Google image searched it, what a sweet hatchet. All I know is that Marbles has a great reputation. Look forward to pics! |
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Posted: 2/8/2011 4:23:59 PM
The "patron saint of canoeing", Bill Mason forbade hatchets on his trips. He regarded them as most useful for chopping off fingers.
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Posted: 2/8/2011 4:26:42 PM
I bought this one while waiting for the Penobscot Bay to get in stock. For $32 delivered it's a heck of a little ax. Reviewed pretty well on Amazon too.
http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Trail-Hickory-Handle/dp/B001CZ9UY4/ref=pd_sbs_ol_5 |
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Posted: 2/24/2011 7:41:17 PM
i bought this one off e bay for $50.00 bucks. i love it.
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Posted: 2/24/2011 10:21:55 PM
Originally Posted By buck19delta:
i bought this one off e bay for $50.00 bucks. i love it. http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp58/buck19delta/772resize.jpg after the new handle http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp58/buck19delta/tomahawk.jpg That is effing awesome. It's important to have a hardened poll if it's to be used for hammering. Many an older axehead will show you why. |
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Posted: 4/8/2011 7:54:11 AM
I have a SOG tomahawk, and I love it. If I am out backpacking, people will laugh and giggle and point at it . . . until they need to borrow it! Keep it sheathed and strapped on the side of my ruck.
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Posted: 4/12/2011 6:49:57 PM
[Last Edit: 4/12/2011 6:58:48 PM by justbill]
I'm well pleased with my Estwing Camper's Axe, model E44A. I haven't used it much yet but the couple of times so far have me convinced a big knife is no replacement for a small axe. It is just so much more efficient for chopping small trees and splitting firewood. It also has the synthetic grip. It cushions heavy blows and I'm confident it won't have the delamination problem often found with the shorter, leather-gripped Sportsman's Axes. If this Camper's Axe is half as good as the 20+ year old Estwing hammer I have, I'll be well pleased.
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Posted: 4/13/2011 10:50:44 PM
Originally Posted By ms329:
Officer..what do you mean I can't carry my hatchet like this...don't you know about the killer squirels? What about like thith? It'th fabulouth...  |
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Posted: 4/24/2011 6:26:25 PM
I found this beauty at the thrift store. Very Happy.
$6.00 
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Posted: 5/24/2011 12:34:44 PM
Here is a hatchet I designed and made. The head and point at the bottom are heat treated 4130 steel and the handle is black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum w/ a knurled grip.
Whatcha think? |
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Posted: 5/24/2011 6:23:10 PM
Originally Posted By thehellbringer: I found this beauty at the thrift store. Very Happy. $6.00 http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr98/mattdadi/axe1.jpg Dude! what a steal! |
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Posted: 6/14/2011 9:06:59 PM
[Last Edit: 6/14/2011 9:08:56 PM by Iowaredneck]
My hatchet fetish. Picked all these up for $2 or less each at auctions. Had a Winchester I gave $2.50 but sold it for $45
L to R small plumb small plumb large plumb I really love this one with its original handle its a prized possession no name used and abused trapping and working on tree stands Sandvik Sweden old Craftsman more of a half axe had a perfect handle laying around and just got it put on. Not shown is my Norland it stays in my truck. A few years ago I lost the one my Grandparents gave me for my 9th B day so I Picked up another at a flea market for $6 |
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Posted: 8/5/2011 9:34:06 AM
That would be a very light axe, the only thing that I see is that the handle does not have much support in the eye.
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Posted: 8/17/2011 12:12:59 AM
Originally Posted By Cholla:
Here is a hatchet I designed and made. The head and point at the bottom are heat treated 4130 steel and the handle is black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum w/ a knurled grip. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f33/dthbox/Guns/DSC_1096.jpg Whatcha think? Have you used it? How'd it do? |
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Posted: 8/18/2011 9:22:53 PM
Originally Posted By zegermanznew:
Originally Posted By Cholla:
Here is a hatchet I designed and made. The head and point at the bottom are heat treated 4130 steel and the handle is black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum w/ a knurled grip. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f33/dthbox/Guns/DSC_1096.jpg Whatcha think? Have you used it? How'd it do? I haven't taken it camping or anything, but I know it shreds pellets and punches neat holes in 55 gallon drums.  |
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