I can see the advantage of those longer and wider axe heads. Seems like they have the “double bit” effect where they want to tilt after contact and that helps pop out the chips. Super cool axe head, beautiful piece of land
Headed to work now, but believe me I’d much rather be in the woods than finishing drywall. You turned me on to long bars even for small wood. On the east coast here, farmers typically run 18” bars. I get asked all the time why the long bar, and I tell my neighbors “stand up and buck.” Downside is a lot more teeth to file when you hit a nail. That was brutal in your last video. Cheers, brother.
Nice video. What is the finish on the handle? It looks pretty shiny on the video. I did notice some paint wear too. Could the paint inside the eye and the finish of the handle be the culprit for the handle coming loose constantly?
It has some kind of lacquer on it, but I don’t think that’s the issue. Towards the end of the video I show there’s very little contact on the sides of the eyes and not enough meat left to work it up further and gain any more on the sides.
Enjoyable watch Kevin! Very solid review and a great ending passage. I think this head shape shares the same challenges as the Hudson Bay pattern but it looks cool and does work.
This is a cool video! I like the look of that axe. Seems to work well too. Maybe fit a shorter handle to it and wedge it. I will say I’ve grown fond of using an axe with almost no poll. It did throw me off at first, but like anything, you get use to it. Now I don’t even notice it. I’m not sure if I missed it, but how did the edge hold up? Good quality steel?
That is a wicked lookin axe/cleaver/machete/light sabre thing! Shame about the handle wiggle. Could be a future axeperiment to laminate an eye section on and wedge it. Great to see ya out swingin, hope the knee heals up. Those autumn colours are lookin good too
Sweet video Kevin! Hope you heal up soon. I feel for you. I have a hollowing adze with a similar D shaped handle. Because the top of the adze is at a downward angle, every stroke at the wood knocks it down the handle a bit. I’d imagine a long beard like on that axe would have a similar effect. The pressure at the heel pulls the head down. Hard to say for sure, I like slip fits but that looks like it’s going to cause never ending trouble. I had a rough time with my basque during its first winter, so I just tightened it up with a mallet and let it sit. By spring it must have expanded because I can no longer get the handle to budge. Might just need some time and use.
If it has enough wood in the eye, you should be able to work it up a little and get it to stay tight in time. I just haven’t had luck with any of the production slipfits I’ve bought. I’m just being honest to my experience. Loved your last parody vid btw.
Yeah, definitely. Long way to carry it, but it would definitely do the job. The winch on the side by side will do the job. Thanks for watching and commenting, man.
Good to see you getting back at it! I've never tried a slip fit and not for sure if I ever will I guess I don't understand the reasoning behind it. Looked like a nice chopper though. Great editing on this one!
I’ve not had a single good experience, with axes of mattocks, but in principle they should work. Ben’s a fan. Personally, I see know real world advantage.
Hi, Good video and the drinks are on me! That is a traditional Greek axe, it is called "Tsekouri" it always has a straight handle, and normally it has a little bit longer collar than that one, it comes in different sizes, but always has the same shape. And It can be found throughout the Balkans, The best handles "triangular shape" are made from a Mediterranean tree “pournari” Quercus coccifera, or from another local species “Krania” Cornus mas. Both exceptionally dense wood
Thank you, brother. Great info. A little bigger collar would help this axe stay tighter, I think, it was super fun to swing. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@KevinsDisobedience No problem, friend! The axe you have resembles a Tsekouri but lacks some details that are important for the shape to function properly, (NO DISRESPECT TO THE MAKER) the collar length and shape is not ideal for the size of the blade, and the handle shape is also not ideal it needs a little bit bigger hump where it fits in the collar before it transitions to the straight triangular shaft, this stops the axe from twisting when it strikes the wood (Coriolis force deflection ), Also it needs to be made from very dense wood, normally the wood that is used for the handle on very good axe’s is so dense that sinks in water.
Fun to swing. But slipfits be damned! But that’s because I’m a stupid American that doesn’t understand anything about anything-no common sense or carpentry skills is ‘mericans 😉
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I can see the advantage of those longer and wider axe heads. Seems like they have the “double bit” effect where they want to tilt after contact and that helps pop out the chips.
Super cool axe head, beautiful piece of land
Yeah, it can be sharpened to a much keener edge. I just put a bevel on it and gave it a swing.
stay in the woods at all costs friend , it keeps us humble
Headed to work now, but believe me I’d much rather be in the woods than finishing drywall. You turned me on to long bars even for small wood. On the east coast here, farmers typically run 18” bars. I get asked all the time why the long bar, and I tell my neighbors “stand up and buck.” Downside is a lot more teeth to file when you hit a nail. That was brutal in your last video. Cheers, brother.
Love hearing those fall crickets!
I was hoping to see some of those axes in action. Such unique designs had me curious how they chop etc. Waiting on the next one !
I’ll get to them all in due time. Just can’t do much at the moment. It’s very frustrating.
Nice video. What is the finish on the handle? It looks pretty shiny on the video. I did notice some paint wear too. Could the paint inside the eye and the finish of the handle be the culprit for the handle coming loose constantly?
It has some kind of lacquer on it, but I don’t think that’s the issue. Towards the end of the video I show there’s very little contact on the sides of the eyes and not enough meat left to work it up further and gain any more on the sides.
Looks like a cool axe! I bet if you tapered down that shelf in the back (at 10:30) it will let the head cinch up and fix the wobble.
It would definitely help. Still be loose side to side though. I think the collar’s too small for this head design.
Great video Kevin, glad to see you out chopping !! Neat little axe there man, I’ve never tired a slip fit axe before, but would like to in the future.
I know I’ve bad mouth Basque before, but if you can get your hands on a 1.5kg for a decent price-get one.
Enjoyable watch Kevin! Very solid review and a great ending passage. I think this head shape shares the same challenges as the Hudson Bay pattern but it looks cool and does work.
I thought the same thing about the Hudson. I’m sending it to, Ben. See what he thinks.
This is a cool video! I like the look of that axe. Seems to work well too. Maybe fit a shorter handle to it and wedge it.
I will say I’ve grown fond of using an axe with almost no poll. It did throw me off at first, but like anything, you get use to it. Now I don’t even notice it.
I’m not sure if I missed it, but how did the edge hold up? Good quality steel?
No issue with the steel, but I barely used it and the secondary Scandi is quite substantial.
That is a wicked lookin axe/cleaver/machete/light sabre thing! Shame about the handle wiggle. Could be a future axeperiment to laminate an eye section on and wedge it. Great to see ya out swingin, hope the knee heals up. Those autumn colours are lookin good too
It’s a weird shape. Not what I would choose, but it does work. I’m sending it to Ben so I’ll let him speak more on the design.
Sweet video Kevin! Hope you heal up soon. I feel for you. I have a hollowing adze with a similar D shaped handle. Because the top of the adze is at a downward angle, every stroke at the wood knocks it down the handle a bit. I’d imagine a long beard like on that axe would have a similar effect. The pressure at the heel pulls the head down. Hard to say for sure, I like slip fits but that looks like it’s going to cause never ending trouble. I had a rough time with my basque during its first winter, so I just tightened it up with a mallet and let it sit. By spring it must have expanded because I can no longer get the handle to budge. Might just need some time and use.
If it has enough wood in the eye, you should be able to work it up a little and get it to stay tight in time. I just haven’t had luck with any of the production slipfits I’ve bought. I’m just being honest to my experience. Loved your last parody vid btw.
@@KevinsDisobedience Thanks man! 😁😆
A come along. Block and tackle will work if you can't get a side by side or a tractor. . That ax look like it worked pretty nice.
Yeah, definitely. Long way to carry it, but it would definitely do the job. The winch on the side by side will do the job. Thanks for watching and commenting, man.
Good to see you getting back at it! I've never tried a slip fit and not for sure if I ever will I guess I don't understand the reasoning behind it. Looked like a nice chopper though. Great editing on this one!
I’ve not had a single good experience, with axes of mattocks, but in principle they should work. Ben’s a fan. Personally, I see know real world advantage.
really nice axe. it made short work of your tasks by the looks of it. shame the head was coming loose on you though
Fun to use. The head can be fixed somehow.
Hi, Good video and the drinks are on me!
That is a traditional Greek axe, it is called "Tsekouri" it always has a straight handle, and normally it has a little bit longer collar than that one, it comes in different sizes, but always has the same shape. And It can be found throughout the Balkans, The best handles "triangular shape" are made from a Mediterranean tree “pournari” Quercus coccifera, or from another local species “Krania” Cornus mas. Both exceptionally dense wood
Thank you, brother. Great info. A little bigger collar would help this axe stay tighter, I think, it was super fun to swing. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@KevinsDisobedience No problem, friend! The axe you have resembles a Tsekouri but lacks some details that are important for the shape to function properly, (NO DISRESPECT TO THE MAKER) the collar length and shape is not ideal for the size of the blade, and the handle shape is also not ideal it needs a little bit bigger hump where it fits in the collar before it transitions to the straight triangular shaft, this stops the axe from twisting when it strikes the wood (Coriolis force deflection ), Also it needs to be made from very dense wood, normally the wood that is used for the handle on very good axe’s is so dense that sinks in water.
@@agramatos8333 cool info mate👍
@@kurts64 No worries... my favourite of the bearded axes.
Those corrections would clove the minor problems I had with this axe. What length handle do you usually find on these guys?
Thing looks wicked when your swinging! Haha!
Fun to swing. But slipfits be damned! But that’s because I’m a stupid American that doesn’t understand anything about anything-no common sense or carpentry skills is ‘mericans 😉
@@KevinsDisobedience haha!!!
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There is that White Men Can't Jump movie quote lol
Haha
interesting pattern
Always entertaining...cheers...I'm a cherry cavendish tobacco fan...what goes in your pipe, sir?
Right now it’s this new brand called three nuns. A Virgina tobacco.
@@KevinsDisobedience Nice...three bad-ass nuns
and now I want to know what it's called, coz I want one :p
I think it’s just called a Greek pattern. Prandi sells them, I believe.
Side by side will get it.
Yep, when it gets here next year lol.
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Bouncing on the flat cut because bv you arnt going at an angle..
Yeah sure, the flat cut always bounces some.