Axes and Hatchets (Page 2 of 4)
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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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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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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.
I've used axes a lot under varying conditions, and experience makes a bit of difference. |
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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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| Boght one of these Gerber's and used it this weekend for camping...Pretty damn good for the price... |
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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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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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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 |
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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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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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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. |
| 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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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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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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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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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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Originally Posted By TradWoodsman:
Anyone ever use the Woodmans Pal? I just reviewed one, very handy, durable tool. I have had one for about 9 years. It is a useful tool but still no substitute for a good axe. |
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My newest addition...
This thing just feels right .. splits wood good comes with a decent sheath for it, But I'm thinking I'm gonna make a Kydek Sheath for it ... I've had Fiskars and Gerber Hatchets and Axes ... I broke the Hatchets due to over strikes spliting kindling.. But the Fiskars Axes is still going strong.. I like all of Estwings stuff , their big Campers Axe is Just Awsome... Just wish it had the stacked leather washer handle... |
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Gerber Downrange Tomahawk Just stumbled on this. Looks like a useful version of some of the stuff SOG makes. |
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Originally Posted By RR_Broccoli:
Gerber Downrange Tomahawk Just stumbled on this. Looks like a useful version of some of the stuff SOG makes. Neat bit of gear except for the $300 price tag...  I would love to throw one of those in my Jeep for unknown situations but not for that much $$$$$$$ 
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Originally Posted By ar-jedi:
SO MUCH WIN IN ONE POST IT COULD CRASH ARFCOM !!!
SO MUCH WIN IN ONE POST IT COULD CRASH ARFCOM !!!
Anyone seen a Norlund Voyager before?
I bought it for my son. The head cost $3 at the flea market with a crap handle. I put it on a boyscout axe handle so the whole thing is under $11. I love the shape of the head. Very light and cuts nice once the edge was rehabilitated. It took a while on the belt sander to fix the hammer damage on the back side of the head. Some bluing was the final touch. ETA: recommendations for a sheath are appreciated. |
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Has anyone tried the Mora axe? I saw them here and it was the first time I've even seen an axe made by Mora. |
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Originally Posted By Kidney:
Has anyone tried the Mora axe? I saw them here and it was the first time I've even seen an axe made by Mora. Wild, I love Mora knives, but for axes and hatchets I only like either wood or full metal handles. I would still like to get my hands on one and try it out though, if it is as tough as those little knives it is probably worth the 50 bucks. |
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Good basic edged tools from El Salvador:
Condor Tool & Knife Condor Axe & Hatchet Obviously not the same attention to detail as Gransfors Bruks, but an excellent tool at 40% of the GB price. (I own both products.) Condor Axe: 1045 High Carbon Steel American Hickory Handle Leather Sheath (very nice quality) |
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My all time favorite is an estwing. this thing is indestructible.
Estwing E24A Sportsman's Hatchet Metal Handle |
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Originally Posted By jerhyn:
My all time favorite is an estwing. this thing is indestructible. Estwing E24A Sportsman's Hatchet Metal Handle I also like Estwing! Have you seen their TOMAHAWK AXES Bad ass!!! PITA45 
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Originally Posted By Iowaredneck:
Got a pretty nice pile of junk at an auction yesterday for $1 and it included this http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/Iowaredneck/Mobile%20Uploads/20140806_155455_zpsk8ximpcz.jpg Nice! |
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Originally Posted By Iowaredneck:
found a nice axe head in some auction junk True Temper Flint Edge Nice True Temper! I found a double bit Kelly Works True Temper at a flea market a few weeks ago and picked it up for $10. If you want an addicting hobby, try to look for the old axe heads and restore them to the former glory. There's something about a made-in-America piece of steel that is sweet to own. |
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Originally Posted By Hking42:
Bought one of those Condor Tool and Knife Greenland Pattern Axes about 3 years ago, Amazon Warehouse buy, IIRC paid $34. Nice tool, it has done everything I have asked of it. Amazon has them now for $57, i'd say thats a fair price. Hking The "Marbles" brand is made the the same company. It is the same product just different name and at a cheaper price. |
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I just picked up a Trappers Companion by Ron LaClaire.
I'm in love with it so far... Someone PM me if linking to it is forbidden please... I'm not at home so I can't post pictures of my own. http://shrewbows.com/trapperscompanion/ |
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