Over the summer I have bought 4 of the Young Explorer's knives from Beavercraft. I got the first 2 for my son's as their first bushcraft knives. I was so impressed by the quality that when my niece and nephew expressed interest in a bit of whittling I didn't hesitate to buy 2 more. I have been nothing but happy with the Beavercraft knives. I can just imagine that the same quality comes through in their other products. Thank you for sharing Mark. Great looking axe there.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
9 күн бұрын
Hey Steve. BeaverCraft is putting out some high-value stuff. Not fancy but they work great. I am sure the boys will enjoy using them. Thanks for commenting
@starlingblack814
10 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark, appreciate your review.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
10 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting
@Badger77722
10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the description and demo, Mark! Between the axes and knives you've done recently, you've really been getting a workout - and so has that oak log!
@MarkYoungBushcraft
10 күн бұрын
For sure. My shoulders are letting me know. Thanks for commenting
@WarrenKimpel
10 күн бұрын
another nice video THANKS
@MarkYoungBushcraft
10 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting
@LoreTunderin
11 күн бұрын
Beavercraft, similar to BPS Knives, is a Ukrainian company that makes some very good tools for a reasonable price. My father teaches wood carving and recommends their knives and gouges to new students as a way to get into the hobby without breaking the bank. I've been eyeing their axes for a while but haven't been able to bring myself to buy one when I know I could get a nice Gransfors or Hultafors for the same price. Thank you for the review Mark. Seems my impressions were correct that it's a good tool but lacks some of the finesse and refinements of the Scandinavian axes. If it goes in sale in the future I'll probably pick one up, but for now I'll keep one in my 'saved for later' list. Thanks again.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 күн бұрын
I agree BeaverCraft is making some high-value cutting tools. I think part of the reason the AX4 does not appear as refined as other is intentional. Wanting to look more old school or "viking-ish" Quality definitely appears to be there. Thanks for commenting
@kendexter
11 күн бұрын
Good info, thx
@Pocket_EDC
11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the demonstration. Looks like a good axe. Have a great day!
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 күн бұрын
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
@danielkutcher5704
3 күн бұрын
I'm always window shopping for a high quality axe, but I have a couple of my dad's which have no pedigree, but they work fine, but I have to replace the handles now. I wanted to bring to your attention a little folding saw which I picked up at a hardware store near my new residence in my son's in-law apartment. It's marketed by Stihl, and the blade is quite a good cutter, though it's short. Most importantly, it weighs under 5 ounces, which makes it ideal for trips where I carry one of my backpacking wood burning stoves. I don't know if I can share a link, so I will post the model number when I look it up in my photos. If you can get one in Canada, I would highly recommend giving it a try. It's the Stihl PS 10 (Pocket Saw, I'm assuming).
@MarkYoungBushcraft
3 күн бұрын
I will take a look for the Stihl folding saw. Thanks for commenting
@MichaelR58
10 күн бұрын
Good review and demonstration Mark , thanks for sharing, YAH bless !
@MarkYoungBushcraft
10 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting Michael
@auroraborealisknives4019
11 күн бұрын
Thank you for this excellent review. I can see how a bearded axe design can be useful in a hatchet or smaller axe but what are the benefits on a felling type axe?
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 күн бұрын
I am not sure there are any real benefits unless it centers the weight around the haft and pol making it a bit more balanced. Thanks for commenting Alex
@eyeofthetiger4184
10 күн бұрын
G'day Mark, yeah I reckon just about every axe handle needs a little tweaking. Pointy ears are strange though, shoulda been sorted at the factory, ...... i.e. before handling ; ) Cant say I've ever seen one come with a carry strap, makes perfect sense, especially for a heavy fella. Personally I do far more splitting than chopping, but hey this is a "felling" axe ; ) Yes it is into higher end prices, ultimately time will tell whether its worth it, though I am guess'n it's fair enough. Cheers Duke. P.S. Btw; if you ever get a hold of a Cold Steel Trail Boss, I'd very interested in what you think of that one.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
9 күн бұрын
I took a look at the CS Trail Boss. I may get one. My experience with the CS stuff is great value. Thanks for commenting Duke
@jessesumrall2449
9 күн бұрын
It would help seeing all the features if you were in the sun so it would show up better.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
9 күн бұрын
Thanks for your suggestion
@redsorgum
11 күн бұрын
If you were hiking and you fell, would the axe help you get up? …….sorry😬 I definitely like the bearded axe head style. I would like to see you use this after you had a cup of Rampage Coffee. 😉✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 күн бұрын
With my age and bad shoulders I had to have a cup of Rampage just to do this scene and one to recover😬 Thanks for commenting
@strelnikov6289
10 күн бұрын
Great review as always. I'm certainly no axe expert but I'm curious why they would give this felling axe a bearded carving axe design. It seems like this axe would be too big and heavy to be used for carving, and its design would make it weaker for its intended use than a more traditional design. Sorry but I think it's an inferior design, especially for the price.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
10 күн бұрын
I believe they were going for a Viking look. Having said that, I don't think it will have a negative impact on performance. As a felling axe, the bit is quite thin compared to a splitting axe. The weight is concentrated around the eye and pol. It compares with German style axes, except for the beard cutout. Thanks for commenting
@strelnikov6289
10 күн бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Makes sense. It's a cosmetic thing. If it looks cool, people will buy it. If the bit was shorter I think it would sink into wood better when used as a felling axe.
@jimf1964
11 күн бұрын
As a felling axe only, that harder steel may be an advantage, but general use ones have a tendency to sooner or later get dinged, and that would be a lot of work to get it out. I dunno, maybe others are more careful than me. I mostly use a $50 axe that I don’t worry about, so…. That’s an expensive axe though.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 күн бұрын
It is a bit on the pricey side considering their knives are so reasonable. Thanks for commenting Jim
@jimf1964
11 күн бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Yeah, ukraniane stuff is often pretty cheap, and lesser quality. Things like leaving sharp edges for your hand is not really acceptable at that price point. That bearded style is meant to choke up and use it for carving. What they did was just something aesthetic. I get the feeling they bumped up the price because they figured people would think it’s better.
@PixieSV
11 күн бұрын
That's a cheap price, considering the cost of high quality axes coming out Scandinavia. I've seen a few price tags that would make your eyes water and your wallet faint.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
10 күн бұрын
There are some expensive axes out there for sure. Thanks for commenting
@kendexter
11 күн бұрын
Made from russian T62 tanks ,,he he,, naa . i got some Norwegian Øyo axes and Swedish Hultafors of course. i love Swedish axes but this Ukrainian looks great but how is the steel remains to see yes . love it tho
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 күн бұрын
I just looked at the Oyo website. Nice looking stuff. Quite premium in price as well. Thanks for commenting
@kendexter
11 күн бұрын
is made in viking axe style
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 күн бұрын
I agree that is the look they were going for. Thanks for commenting
@kendexter
11 күн бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thanks for a great review . i found a Viking axe with metalldetector down in Trondheim 5 y ago. is at the museum now, . not a rear find here but it was over 1000y and big , up here north i got viking graves right outside my little farm in the field here . A woman warrior grave was found here in Stokmarknes bitterstad a few years ago by a fellow detectorist and archeologist team excavated the area bigtime . all over the newspapers
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 күн бұрын
@@kendexter That is very cool. My Viking knowledge is not good/ Mostly comes from YT videos like Cimbrer Bushcraft.
@OoavastoO
11 күн бұрын
@@kendexterIf you haven’t already, you should come here to Canada to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in particular. On the island of Newfoundland at the very tip of the Northern Peninsula, there is a national historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage site called L’Anse aux Meadows. It is an old Norse settlement which is believed to be Vinland, the settlement of Leif Erikson and his clan according to the Icelanders and Vinland Sagas. It’s proof that there was European settlement in North America approximately 500 years before Columbus. The site has been partially restored using the same materials and building techniques that would have been used at that time. There is a fully restored viking longhouse and various smaller structures as well as foundations of other settlement buildings. It’s an incredible site with a large museum/interpretive centre, “settlers” in period costume and self guided tours of the site. I highly recommend a visit if you ever get the chance.
@OoavastoO
9 күн бұрын
@@kendexter If you haven’t already, you should come here to Canada to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in particular. On the island of Newfoundland at the very tip of the Northern Peninsula, there is a national historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage site called L’Anse aux Meadows. It is an old Norse settlement which is believed to be Vinland, the settlement of Leif Erikson and his clan according to the Icelanders and Vinland Sagas. It’s proof that there was European settlement in North America approximately 500 years before Columbus. The site has been partially restored using the same materials and building techniques that would have been used at that time. There is a fully restored viking longhouse and various smaller structures as well as foundations of other settlement buildings. It’s an incredible site with a large museum/interpretive centre, “settlers” in period costume and self guided tours of the site. I highly recommend a visit if you ever get the chance.
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