Great video. That double edged ax is pretty and strikes a nice balance between a full blown ax and a hawk/hatchet. You explained the functional advantages/disadvantages of each of them extremely well.
@ROWBEAR1156
12 жыл бұрын
Dave your discussion of the axe particularly the double bit axe. Brought back a memory of my long gone grandfather who was my woodsman teacher. He had a black line across his forehead. When I was a teen I summoned enough courage to ask about it, He told me he was careless with a double bit as a young boy and his grandmother grabbed a handfull of spiderwebs and chimney soot to stop the bleeding.
@sgone0
12 жыл бұрын
This is exactly why I watch your videos. They are straight to the point helpful [practical application, life and edge] and informative. Thanks! Stay sharp and live long.
@kinghoju
12 жыл бұрын
Just got myself a Wetterlings for Christmas after watching your videos. Haven't got the chance to really abuse it yet but so far I just love the thing. Thanks Dave, your videos help us all!
@mysss29
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this discussion! I've been wondering where the tomahawk fit into your systems now since you've been showing a lot of axes lately, so this was very informative for that reason alone. That Nessmuk double-bit axe is a very interesting concept--I love that your videos always teach me about interesting old-fashioned things like that.
@Boxerpapa1
12 жыл бұрын
Dave, another excellent video as usual. I couldn't agree more about the mindset of "spend the money once and forget it" Our lives are worth every penny spent and a whole lot more. I have the 19" Wetterlings axe (from Rob) and it simply rocks. You get what you pay for; period ! Thanks brother for taking the time to do the reviews and share with all of us.
@GAScan8311
11 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, just wanted to say thank you for taking so much time to provide us with this knowledge. I can't even imagine how taxing it is to put these videos together. Anyways thanks again for all you do.
@watermain48
8 жыл бұрын
Great information on axes Dave. Thanks for sharing it with us. I have one of your signature tomahawks and can attest to its quality.
@Timtebowofficial
12 жыл бұрын
Definitely getting one of these if I can convince my parents to let me.
@americanpatriot3667
10 жыл бұрын
I love that scout hawk it's a beautiful piece of gear worth every penny
@woodedacresminis
12 жыл бұрын
I just recentley purchased a hawk from your site and I love it. The steel and the edge holding capability of this hawk make it well worth the price.
@Bjornkyn
12 жыл бұрын
Hello Dave. Very well done comparison. I like how you went from the low price end to the high price end, and even at the low end, you show good quality can be had. I have both the GB Scandinavian Forest and Hunter's axe. The Scandi is great for winter in the cold, or anytime a good amount of wood needs to be processed for fire or building. The Hunter's axe I wanted for a long time, and suffice it to say that it's once of the few products that exceeded my expectations.
@nickolson1764
10 жыл бұрын
I carry the eastwing hatchet on my belt when I am in the woods and I have to say that thing a a great little axe. I just cut down a 13" tree with it the other day in about 35/40 minutes with no problems and the edge is still good. My dad has had the same one for about 12 years an he still uses it to this day without any issues.
@redbeard1911
12 жыл бұрын
Great post!!! In the gear I keep in my truck, I have a 19" coldsteel tomahawk, its called the rifleman hawk. I reground the edge to a razor, and its cuts amazingly well. It has the hammer pole on it, which worked very well when hammering 1/2 inch metal stakes in the ground while turtle fishing.
@anotherluckydad
12 жыл бұрын
Great pointers Dave.Great assortment of axes. It's all about the needs. Seems we can never get enough of what we don't need.
@StrikeHoldInfantryTr
12 жыл бұрын
Nice selection of axes there. I too own a GB Forrest Axe and several sizes of Estwings, my personal favorite is a 19" Estwing campers axe (the E44A). $40 at local hardware store. Good idea with the friction tape wrap on the wood handle. I do something similar, plus I wrap a 12" (approx.) single strand of 550 cord (with the guts in it) diagonally down the handle and wrap that with friction tape- it acts like finger grooves. Thanks for the videos-they're great.
@TheTradesmith
12 жыл бұрын
Love your gear review videos, Dave. I've had one of those Estwing hatchets since I was a teen, it's pretty beat up but it's never failed me. I have to say, I think the S.A. Wetterling axes are the best compromise between quality and price. Very close in quality to Grandsfor Bruks for just under half the price. Going to add a Wetterling Hunter's axe in the next couple of weeks to my kit.
@BornRandy62
12 жыл бұрын
I have several 5 lb single bit cruiser axes, a full sized double bit axe that weighs in at closer to 6 lbs, a genuine forest service polaski with adze made by council and then smaller axes that directly compare with your small forest axes. One was probably built in the same swedish factory. Using the 1 3/4 lb head axe is much easier on the body when limbing. The large axes excel at felling large trees. Each is a tool built for a specific purpose.
@JDKnifeworksjoedishaw
12 жыл бұрын
dave, great info as usual!! another great job of explaning things for those of us that may be looking for an ax...keep'em coming !! joe in ny
@Woodenarrows
12 жыл бұрын
I never realized the versatility of a tomahawk until now. I always viewed them as just a lightweight axe with little oomph to them. Thanks for the education Dave
@scruff_uk
12 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, thanks for another vid. That double bit sure looks good. Nice work!
@Latenightcrewdave
12 жыл бұрын
This short video is one of my favorites, can't beat talking about gear.
@shannonbtanner
12 жыл бұрын
.A yurt is a portable, bent wood-framed dwelling structure. The structure comprises a crown or compression wheel (tüýnük) usually steam bent, supported by roof ribs which are bent down at the end where they meet the lattice wall (again steam bent). The top of the wall is prevented from spreading by means of a tension band which opposes the force of the roof ribs. The structure is usually covered by layers of fabric and sheeps-wool felt for insulation and weatherproofing.
@BornRandy62
12 жыл бұрын
I took a piece of bicycle inner tube and slid it up the handle to cover the overstrike area with a double layer. doubled over it covers about 4 inches. baby powder makes a good lubricant that wont muck up the wood handle finish to slide the tube up where it needs to go
@campbell2054
12 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you are promoting the Axe as a formidable tool worth its weight in our plan. I don't feel that using a knife for heavy processing all of the time is the way to go. I can say the GB brand is well worth the price. Thank you for your fantastic videos, I have gained allot from them.
@DEVOTED2NATURE
12 жыл бұрын
@bigtitan27 I am very fond of the cold steel trail hawk. Just take off the screw on the head of the hawk, sand down the handle, put some wood finish on it, and sharpen up the head. And you can also take the black paint off the head with some paint remover. I also recommend buying the sheath for it (8$).
@BUZZKILLJRJR
Жыл бұрын
I live in the mountains 8miles from Canada a decent axe, hatchet, or good machete or bowie are definitely exstreamly helpful and made lufe much easier on many trips it the woods.
@lukasvarker9914
11 жыл бұрын
love the vids! please keep up the amazing work, learning a whole lot man! thank you!
@spencer150r
12 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always Dave!
@raggedbreath
12 жыл бұрын
Such great advice and comments. Thanks for the video
@MrDeermaster
12 жыл бұрын
Dave my man I just bought a SA Wetterlings Axe, a folding saw, Lansky Diamond Retractable, Bankline from your site, and a Mora 711.......You have convinced me alot lol
@tysy73
12 жыл бұрын
Dave, You have me drooling over that hawk. That is item number one on my wish list.
@freeNsaved
12 жыл бұрын
Excellent Dave, I can't wait to buy some
@mikelocke9115
12 жыл бұрын
I love your cross and i love your video's,they are excellent and easy to understand.Thank you very much.
@EatCarbs
12 жыл бұрын
Great video Dave.
@BrundonC
12 жыл бұрын
your a bad ass as always! Ive been waiting for this axe review!
@AllDayEveryDayNL
11 жыл бұрын
You won't last long in the Canadian Bush without Good chopping tool, thats for sure. Great videos dave, Love the 21st century Longhunter series, Keep' em comin.
@GISELLE377
12 жыл бұрын
Some of the oldtimers in Alaska used to just saw off the handles of conventional double bit axes also, to make them short enough for their belts.
@89gtu
12 жыл бұрын
GREAT VID INFO MADE POINT ON WHAT TO CARRY WHEN AND WHAT JOB YOU NEED .. THANKS
@wyattoneable
12 жыл бұрын
Great review Dave
@shannonbtanner
12 жыл бұрын
@aephix73 You could, but if you are using it for any length of time it would kill your hands and wrist, not to mention give you blisters, the handles are curved from hundreds of years of reseach to make them the most comfortable using them many hours a day
@tsnorquist
12 жыл бұрын
I've got that small estwing. I put a nice edge on her with my diamond stones. I wrapped some 550 paracord around the metal shaft just above the leather handle (makes a heck of a difference when choking up ). Can't be beat for $25.00 and free shipping.
@GWHcraig1088
12 жыл бұрын
another good video dave. you deff. made up my mind about buying an axe that is a little longer then just a regular "hatchet" size axe.
@thezombieprophet
12 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you do a vid with Ray Meyers out of the UK . Learned a lot as always
@therealgarygnu
12 жыл бұрын
I really dislike product review vids... this kind of video is much better, comparing different styles. It is much more educational. And in the end you're not really endorsing or disapproving some company's product. It reminds me of some video I saw you do on knives a few years ago, which convinced me to purchase a Mora through your website. I did so because you showed an honest comparison of the knives you were selling. Bravo.
@adennis92
12 жыл бұрын
i like using an old fashion roofing hatchet, it has a large flat bit and a hammer on the back along with a notch that can be used to pull nails or fix a bent knife tip (personal experiance) im sure theres more uses for that notch as well. if you get one make sure its an older one becouse they have a higher carbon steel and hold a much better edge!
@moskito184
12 жыл бұрын
Great vid. A lot of information in a very short time. Thank you!!
@Pghhb1999
12 жыл бұрын
Hay Dave love your videos great job I learned a lot from you
@nclonewolf72
10 жыл бұрын
great Video Dave!
@mkuhnactual
10 жыл бұрын
It seems being just a bit further west than you in California I have quite a few more options than you do. Took a bit of searching for Colorado. First things first, "hardwood" does not necessarily mean a harder wood just that it's an angiosperm. Balsa is a "hardwood." Apart from the oak you mentioned, there's Canyon Maple and netleaf hackberry. In a pinch douglas fir might work it's fairly dense. Can't link here, but do a search for a wood density chart. Not as ideal as hickory but what is
@nealkinevil
12 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video thankyou for posting
@broben2
12 жыл бұрын
Dave I really apreciate the info you share in these vids thanks.was hopeing you might show and discuss the bedroll by deluth pack you carry on you web sight thanks.
@PatrickCavanaugh0420
8 жыл бұрын
I forget the guys name but he sells axes on etsy and they're handled like a tomahawk with the slip head. they're hand forged and a wonderful tool. you get the best of both worlds you've got a traditional axe that's got the ease of handle replacement in the field that you've got with a tomahawk!! I think they're great to consider for say a long term type camp because the common man can slap a handle together quite easily without sacrificing any performance. if anyone is interested I'll find his etsy store name for you to check him out they're priced pretty reasonable for a hand forged piece as well.
@GotBloodOutdoors
12 жыл бұрын
I reallly like your videos and this one touched on some good points for the active woodsman/outdoorsman... well done! I've got my mind set on one of those pathfinder hawks (before Christmas) and am going to arrange to get one this year. On a personal note; what branch of the service were you in??? I jumped out of airplanes for Uncle Sam, myself. Keep up the good work, Jeff Webb (Host)
@jeffxl12
12 жыл бұрын
great video dave. I have been watching you since the beginning, when people used to post that you were homeless
@tazmun
12 жыл бұрын
@wildernessoutfitters I understand your skepticism, however I put estwing hammers with the same type of handle through the hell they call construction trades for 5 years and still have both of them to this day as good as new, we're talking 30 years old!. It's not plastic or fiberglass I don't think...like a nylon...not sure what it is, but it still lives! 16oz claw and 20oz framer.
@MuleysAndBushcraft
11 жыл бұрын
Dave, here in Colorado, hardwoods are in short supply. If I were to break an axe or tomahawk handle and need to replace it in the field, I think I would go with Scrub Oak if I was in the right area and could find a straight segment; then again Scrub Oak doesn't grow everywhere. Can you recommend a good Western hardwood?
@AnomalyTea
12 жыл бұрын
Something that I see Dave has figured out long ago is this: "You cannot afford to buy cheap (as in low-quality) stuff". I've over-generalized that statement a little bit, but it holds true for many things. Why buy a $30 axe instead of a $90 axe when it's going to suck the whole time, and only last 1/4 of the time anyways? Buy the tool that will save your life, and will outlast and outperform the cheaper tools. Common sense for the common man.
@Drone1njj
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave ...Be Safe Brother
@zekehooper
10 жыл бұрын
I've been watching some of the vids and it doesn't seem you carry an ax in any of the packs you talk about? Still, I am learning a lot by watching you. I also, was wondering if caring a pack of "safety razors" would be a good idea? Thanks.
@skookum_87
12 жыл бұрын
Davd I commend you on getting a Nessmuck axe made, I was looking for one after reading one of his writings. Thanks Bro.
@muddog1561
12 жыл бұрын
Most of these tools went out the door when the Bowie knife was invented and became popular in the early 18 hundreds. They were still used by some Mountain and American Indians but for the most part the Bowie knife took the place of hawks. And carry hatches.
@MrBabelfish5
12 жыл бұрын
@wildernessoutfitters Bummer. I thought my cold steel was American made. Thanks for pointing me towards an American made product brother. Going to have to get me one of those.
@Lawiah0
12 жыл бұрын
Agreed: The idea of knowing what they' had was sufficient; I'm always on the quest for improvement; ie. reducing weight, volume and multi-functionality.
@joshhofstad1
12 жыл бұрын
@bigtitan27 i have a couple of cold steel products, machetes and tomahawk, and i gotta say for the money you spend on them you CANT beat them. My machete cost about 25 dollars and ive been using it regularly in camping and bushcrafting for over 5 years now. I support CS very very much.
@thomasnugent7602
5 жыл бұрын
Very good. Thank you very much
@TheTim37
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks I have been waiting to see what your thoughts on the estwings ax is.
@Dat1SantaCruzer
12 жыл бұрын
@wildernessoutfitters Amen Brother! I wish I had come across your teachings before I had invested in a Cold Steel Trench Hawk. I plan on re selling that asap and getting a quality Made in the USA Hawk. As always, thanks for sharing what ya know with the rest of us! Its appreciated more than I think you know brother
@URBANAMERICANTAC
12 жыл бұрын
Great info Brother.
@raggedbreath
12 жыл бұрын
@thezombieprophet Ray Mears knows the background and learns from the past too, you're right! Good suggestion!
@MrBurningDonkies
12 жыл бұрын
Very informational, thanks!
@permaskum91
12 жыл бұрын
Dave one question, ive been watching your videos for a bit now and I was just wondering what your take was on a kukri, khukuri however you would like to spell it. great videos by the way very informative and i thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and skills
@cellomaniac94
12 жыл бұрын
dave i d really like to ask you for a video of how to sharpen an axe and the things that you should have like stoves etc.I took a gramfors bruks small forest axe,and it was a huge apload to my equipment but while i was splitting firewood i accidently hit with too much force and the axe cut all the way throught the ground and made(luckily) a little corner very dull.I already have a lansky sharpening stone for tools which doesnt work at all for me.Sharpening was always my big issue thanks anyway
@onlyashadow1121
11 жыл бұрын
Wish I watched this before I grabbed a medium sized axe, your argument for tomahawks sold me.
@stylesisdaman
11 жыл бұрын
I always carry a 20" axe, a fixed handle knife/high carbon steel, leatherman and that's about all ive really needed.
@runeski74
12 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of Dick Proenneke? He is a man who lived off the land in Alaska for 30+ years. Untill he was 80 yrs old and couldnt take the cold winters. He has a video out called "Alone in the wilderness" (youtube it) This man is amazing with an axe, and every other tool for that matter. If anyone would like to see what can be done with an axe, watch his documentary! He is a legend! Go watch it, You all will love it!!
@chopperj65
12 жыл бұрын
Dave just thought I would add my 2 cents to the discussion. The mini axe is great for butchering large game. Just thought I would throw that out there into the universe. I am totally addicted to your videos. Great Job keep up the good work and G.B.
@unevenelephant3
12 жыл бұрын
please put their respective links in the descriptions. or their correct spelling of the names. Took me a solid 5 min to find out how to spell what you were saying so I could find their website. the way you say the names and how you actually spell them are very different to my ear. Thank you and keep it up. I really enoy this.
@tazmun
12 жыл бұрын
I am surprised that as of yet in your reviews I have seen nothing of the Estwing 26 inch camp axe. A very good tool at a common man price, hard to break, and comes with a heavy duty sheath. Years ago we used to call axes of this size boy's axes. When cutting pulpwood we would often switch off to these for cutting off the limbs of the trees once they were cut down. Having worked a good deal of my life in the woods it's hard for me to call anything less then 26" an axe, the rest are hatchets.
@cashcow1981
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, Been looking into buying an axe this helps alot .What do u think of the Snow and Nealley Kindling Axe ?
@captainpegs07
11 жыл бұрын
for wearing on my gear belt (3" web), not my pants belt, I'm deciding between a Husqvarna hatchet (1.25lbs) and a Council Tool Hudson Bay (1.75lb). This would be for day treks away from base camp. I'm a boat camper so I keep a full size felling axe, sometimes even a 8lb maul at base. I want the belt axe for splitting tinder and feather sticking and carving. I use my knives for animal and fish processing, not usually wood working. Any recommendations between my two choices?
@BookGolem
12 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how putting the tomahawk on a longer handle or walking stick would affect how and what you can cut. Also would a larger tomahawk head you could put on the same handle allow you to cut more that a regular ax would?
@DarqueScape
12 жыл бұрын
Dave I cant find the video you mentioned here where you reviewed a marbles axe a year ago. & on your channel how come the vids on go back to the hafting primitive points vid in 08? I would really like to see those older vids again. All of them. I bet alot of these folks would too. Alot of them may have never seen them.
@bigvisk
12 жыл бұрын
hey dave, love that nessmuk hatchet. do you know what kind of steel is used, and is the handle hickory or a different hard wood? Love the video's man
@jamesnelson8455
10 жыл бұрын
What are your feelings about a Marble's No. 9 Belt Axe? Thanks, in advance for your answer.
@Deriust
12 жыл бұрын
If you can afford a Bruks axe, then do, you will never, ever be disappointed. If you cannot afford a Bruks axe, then a Wetterlings will be the tool for you. The degree of difference between the two is very small. A wetterlings axe will be your friend for life too. Can't go wrong by either one.
@Holleaux
12 жыл бұрын
you got to make a video on how make the different types of handles in the feild
@BravingTheOutDoors
12 жыл бұрын
That double ax thing just looks dangerous
@TheKodiak72
12 жыл бұрын
@johnnyboy922 Yeah thats what ive been thinking aswell, Just thought i might see what dave or anyone has to say before i buy one. we have virtually no softwood trees in australia. so im gonna go with the 25" handle.
@runeski74
12 жыл бұрын
great video
@snappydog357
12 жыл бұрын
could you just round off the top of the wetterlings ax to make it a hunters ax?
@ExmoorSyn
11 жыл бұрын
Dave, regarding the Dstwing, My Estwing campers axe is sharp enough to shave the hair off my leg. I could definitively skin an animal with it if i had too.
@floodtech1
12 жыл бұрын
dave i can appreciate paying for what works and what will last to get your moneys worth.. i believe in buying once and buying the correct tool. what do you think about the condor small axe i believe its about 18 or 19 inches hickory handle i dont believe its 1095 but its close maybe 1070 i have one it takes a good edge has a real nice leather sheath and so far has not failed me.. best part is .... 39.99 new in the box from sportsmans warehouse ... great common man tool
@TheKodiak72
12 жыл бұрын
In Australia 80% of the trees youll find are eucalyptus (gum) trees. they are a hardwood similar to Teak, Im leaning towards the 25-32" handles because of the more force for chopping hardwood. What do you think Dave ?
@bones9088
12 жыл бұрын
I really like it!
@Runner869
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Dave. I'm interested in the Kydex sheaths you cite. Is it Shark Tac...Shark Tech...and do they have a website? Did a search on a couple of variations of the name but came up empty. Thanks again.
@TheArizonaRanger.
12 жыл бұрын
Just wondering what the best axe/hawk would be best for the Desert, specifically AZ? Would your choice change in what you would carry?
@tgrsaint
12 жыл бұрын
... have been quietly enjoying your vids for quite awhile, one of those situations where two men at great distance from each other, are actually brothers "under their skin"... (chuckle)... we even share all the same "mentors" (for want of a better term). Just wanted to take a moment here to mention an item that you pro'bly already know about, but I haven't seen a vid on it so far; that item would be the "pocket chainsaw"... a "very" handy lightweight item for bucking up bigger wood.
@nikosfilipino
10 жыл бұрын
@muleysandbushcraft if you have the pathfinder hawk then you could buy a replacement hawk handle on his website for maybe like around 9 or 10 bucks.
@eatmorenachos
12 жыл бұрын
anybody know why all axes don't come with a round handle? Splitting mauls and sledgehammers have them, as do the tomahawk. Soooo much easier to replace.
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