Hey bud great video, very enjoyable to watch. Just picked up a 1926 from the Dealers in Cardiff. The axe will be used in the woods of rural France from Friday onward. Got lots of inspiration from your video and will look forward to watching more of what you have on your channel
Old world new world sometimes you blend them together! Stihl has always made quality long lasting gear, well done mate a quality video done with quality gear by a Game Keeper with a touch of Woodsman in his blood line! The Mountains of Wales you lucky bastard! ........ATB!
GREY WIND thanks bro yes getting right back into it now just took down small tree out the back of mine , darn welsh weather got the last laugh back in now for a hot tea
This little hatchet has been as close to me as you can get with a one tool option for general bushcraft. I also struggled with these types of axes as a bushcrafter but found them to be great no nonsense tools when compared to traditional axes.
Always used STIHL growing up (Gransfors Bruk axes however), then had a STIHL saw for a while as an adult. A couple years ago I decided to try Husqvarna, and it's not been quite as good in my opinion, but it's right there. I think the real problem with modern chainsaws is they're regulated like mad and choked off so they cannot perform the best they could - carb compliant crap and all that. ATB :-)
Thanks for reviewing the universal hatchet. It's been sat in my ebay basket for a while now, your video has ended my journey for a great priced wild camping hatchet. Cheers buddy.
I never thought I would use that more than my traditional axe , my last few camps that’s all I’ve used. Great for splitting and chopping , you won’t be disappointed. Let me know what you think when you have used it a few times. Enjoy
@@fog360 cheers mate.. Quick question, I'm just getting my starter kit together other than being in the Army years ago, this is my very first rodeo lol. With this hatchet will I need to bother buying a saw? I only need to get bits of firewood.. I don't wanna spend more money than necessary, I've already spent around £600 lol. Cheers mate.
The Grim Rager I am actually doing a saw review at the moment. A saw you don’t need to spend much on but is a very handy tool , I will finish the video later and will tell you the benefit of having a saw
Happy new year to you Terry. Yes I’ve used mine all day and I’ve got to say this hatchet just went to my number 1 hatchet I’ve got. It’s an amazing tool. Thanks for watching mate.
Happy new year to you Terry. Yes I’ve used mine all day and I’ve got to say this hatchet just went to my number 1 hatchet I’ve got. It’s an amazing tool. Thanks for watching mate.
When I was teenager many years ago Stihl axes were relabeled Fiskars. I am still on the hunt for one to add to my collection but they are less common than the old school bus fire axes or even the older full size ones. Sure, you can get a new full size fire axe but I do like character in my axes!
@@fog360 although in reality, the Fiskars axes are another modern take that are absolutely amazing. I have been using them for ages as well and have yet to have one fail me. If you get the chance give one of the hatchets like the X7 or newer black hafted 7350s (I think that is the designation) a try. Edit: I was wrong, the new black ones are the 7550. Had to pull it out of my work bag.
Good stuff buddy. Hope you are keeping well. I'm back up in the Scottish Highlands near Aviemore on a 5 day camp starting this weekend. Take care brother & all the best, Neil.
Thank you mate. Have a great trip and enjoy yourself. Take some darn warm clothes the weather where I live has been -6 today in the valley ...safe journey bro.
Hay brother you may need to cancel that weekend, I am worried for ya the snow and temperatures are dropping all the time. I can tell you mate the weather and snow by me is darn freezing , unless you all have hot tents. It’s going to be a tough camp and you probably won’t learn anything. Just watching you six mate , first rule of survival ,,, don’t put yourself in a survival situation. !!!
Thanks Roo for camping some of there kit is as good as you can get .. and like there axes a lot less money than the bushcraft branded ones. Thanks for watching bro.
Good day to you Fog and nice to see you, not keen on those polymer handled axes, I'm too traditional for that but the 1926 one is worth a look at for sure, cheers for the head's up mate and you and your good wife have a cracking 2019 and enjoy beautiful Wales mate 👍🇬🇧
Happy new year to you and your family mate. Yes I think from what I’ve posted and feedback a lot of people like the traditional style hatchet and axes. I think Stihl got the 1926 just right. I was cutting a willow tree down with it yesterday and it worked well. Thanks for watching mate.
@@fog360 Old school mate, can't beat old school lol, keep em coming fog and next time I'm in the Beacons area I'll let you know, have a chat and a brew 👍
Thanks ! I can get one of these online for £19.20 to do work I was considering buying a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe for at £109. You've done me a great service !
I won't have a chance to test it until Christmas but I'll be sure to let you know how I find it. I have about 2 acres of ground at my house in France with generally small trees like Hazel, Small Oaks, Sweet Chestnut trees and Willows around it. The last owners planted the willows. They fall over in storms because they are weak. The climate is too dry for them. All I'm doing is harvesting small trees for firewood and so what I needed was a good limbing axe for relatively small branches. I have a Stihl MS261 that has been fantastic for felling but it's overkill for limbing these small trees and in any case.... it's against the law to use noisy machinery between 12 noon and 2 pm :-) and I often forget. No problem using an axe so I can keep working through the 2 hour French lunch time.
Hey Foggy. Great to see you again, Brother. I love the Siberian style head on the 1926 hatchet. I see on the link you provided they make a larger model with a 70 mm/28" handle, which would be ideal for my needs. The only change I would like to see is that the cutting edge of the bit would be straight instead of rounded. Thank you for sharing, Charlie
chas3457 hello Old friend, yes the do different size in both, I was going to get the bigger one to show. But went for the hatchet instead. I will try to get hold of one as I think it could be a very useful tool indeed. I am hoping to get some more Stihl gear to show on the channel. I’ve had a few calls today saying well done it’s about time i started to show the woodsman gear on the channel. Great to here from you mate hope all is good with you.
I like the traditional axe, the other is not something I choose. Its blade taper looks wrong. That said you gave my project as I own a couple of Stihls. I need to sharpen my axes and adjust on a hatchet taper.
Yes I think the 1926 version will be the one most of the outdoor people I know will pick up. They do a bigger version two I think that could be one we all reach for. Happy new year to you and your family old friend
Isle of Wight Bushcraft thanks mate great tools indeed we just took down a small tree with them out the back of mine very impressed thanks for watching brother
@@vinniesdayoff3968 .. It's only for my rucksack and light splitting. I think the X7 will suit just fine. Although, on eBay a seller is doing a deal for about £33 (free postage) for both the X7 and the X10. I'm definitely having the fiskers over the sthil. Thanks for your comment buddy. 👍 🇬🇧
Hey bud great video, very enjoyable to watch. Just picked up a 1926 from the Dealers in Cardiff. The axe will be used in the woods of rural France from Friday onward. Got lots of inspiration from your video and will look forward to watching more of what you have on your channel
squarepantsist thanks bro I am in South Wales if you ever fancy a camp out give me a call ,
Old world new world sometimes you blend them together! Stihl has always made quality long lasting gear, well done mate a quality video done with quality gear by a Game Keeper with a touch of Woodsman in his blood line! The Mountains of Wales you lucky bastard! ........ATB!
GREY WIND thanks bro yes getting right back into it now just took down small tree out the back of mine , darn welsh weather got the last laugh back in now for a hot tea
This little hatchet has been as close to me as you can get with a one tool option for general bushcraft. I also struggled with these types of axes as a bushcrafter but found them to be great no nonsense tools when compared to traditional axes.
Always used STIHL growing up (Gransfors Bruk axes however), then had a STIHL saw for a while as an adult. A couple years ago I decided to try Husqvarna, and it's not been quite as good in my opinion, but it's right there. I think the real problem with modern chainsaws is they're regulated like mad and choked off so they cannot perform the best they could - carb compliant crap and all that.
ATB :-)
Good to see you Foggy, enjoyed the video & axe chat. Have a great 2019 mate. All the best.......... Les
And you les , have a great 2019 and thanks for watching mate.
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Thanks for reviewing the universal hatchet. It's been sat in my ebay basket for a while now, your video has ended my journey for a great priced wild camping hatchet. Cheers buddy.
I never thought I would use that more than my traditional axe , my last few camps that’s all I’ve used. Great for splitting and chopping , you won’t be disappointed. Let me know what you think when you have used it a few times. Enjoy
@@fog360 cheers mate.. Quick question, I'm just getting my starter kit together other than being in the Army years ago, this is my very first rodeo lol. With this hatchet will I need to bother buying a saw? I only need to get bits of firewood.. I don't wanna spend more money than necessary, I've already spent around £600 lol. Cheers mate.
The Grim Rager I am actually doing a saw review at the moment. A saw you don’t need to spend much on but is a very handy tool , I will finish the video later and will tell you the benefit of having a saw
@@fog360 cheers I'll watch the video, I'm subbed now anyway mate
Happy 2019 to You & Yours Foggy ! Love the 1926 version Thanks, Be WELL Friend ! ATB T God Bless
Happy new year to you Terry. Yes I’ve used mine all day and I’ve got to say this hatchet just went to my number 1 hatchet I’ve got. It’s an amazing tool. Thanks for watching mate.
Happy new year to you Terry. Yes I’ve used mine all day and I’ve got to say this hatchet just went to my number 1 hatchet I’ve got. It’s an amazing tool. Thanks for watching mate.
When I was teenager many years ago Stihl axes were relabeled Fiskars. I am still on the hunt for one to add to my collection but they are less common than the old school bus fire axes or even the older full size ones. Sure, you can get a new full size fire axe but I do like character in my axes!
Me to mate
@@fog360 although in reality, the Fiskars axes are another modern take that are absolutely amazing. I have been using them for ages as well and have yet to have one fail me. If you get the chance give one of the hatchets like the X7 or newer black hafted 7350s (I think that is the designation) a try.
Edit: I was wrong, the new black ones are the 7550. Had to pull it out of my work bag.
Good stuff buddy. Hope you are keeping well. I'm back up in the Scottish Highlands near Aviemore on a 5 day camp starting this weekend. Take care brother & all the best, Neil.
Thank you mate. Have a great trip and enjoy yourself. Take some darn warm clothes the weather where I live has been -6 today in the valley ...safe journey bro.
@@fog360 Cheers buddy
Hay brother you may need to cancel that weekend, I am worried for ya the snow and temperatures are dropping all the time. I can tell you mate the weather and snow by me is darn freezing , unless you all have hot tents. It’s going to be a tough camp and you probably won’t learn anything. Just watching you six mate , first rule of survival ,,, don’t put yourself in a survival situation. !!!
Always loved their petrol tools but not tried any of their hand tools yet they look awesome great review mate! 👌
Take care
Roo
Thanks Roo for camping some of there kit is as good as you can get .. and like there axes a lot less money than the bushcraft branded ones. Thanks for watching bro.
@@fog360 I've seen Husqvarna also do similar that are also probably good
Often you pay extra just for the name which is daft in my opinion
I like the old.i have the same.Very good hatchet. Greatings from Bulgaria.
Hello from the uk 🇬🇧 brother
Good day to you Fog and nice to see you, not keen on those polymer handled axes, I'm too traditional for that but the 1926 one is worth a look at for sure, cheers for the head's up mate and you and your good wife have a cracking 2019 and enjoy beautiful Wales mate 👍🇬🇧
Happy new year to you and your family mate. Yes I think from what I’ve posted and feedback a lot of people like the traditional style hatchet and axes. I think Stihl got the 1926 just right. I was cutting a willow tree down with it yesterday and it worked well. Thanks for watching mate.
@@fog360 Old school mate, can't beat old school lol, keep em coming fog and next time I'm in the Beacons area I'll let you know, have a chat and a brew 👍
Neanderthal Outdoors awesome
Thanks ! I can get one of these online for £19.20 to do work I was considering buying a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe for at £109. You've done me a great service !
I’ve got a the forest axe to , and no way would I pay that money for just a working axe. Enjoy let me know what you think when one turns up
I won't have a chance to test it until Christmas but I'll be sure to let you know how I find it. I have about 2 acres of ground at my house in France with generally small trees like Hazel, Small Oaks, Sweet Chestnut trees and Willows around it. The last owners planted the willows. They fall over in storms because they are weak. The climate is too dry for them. All I'm doing is harvesting small trees for firewood and so what I needed was a good limbing axe for relatively small branches. I have a Stihl MS261 that has been fantastic for felling but it's overkill for limbing these small trees and in any case.... it's against the law to use noisy machinery between 12 noon and 2 pm :-) and I often forget. No problem using an axe so I can keep working through the 2 hour French lunch time.
Hey Foggy. Great to see you again, Brother. I love the Siberian style head on the 1926 hatchet. I see on the link you provided they make a larger model with a 70 mm/28" handle, which would be ideal for my needs. The only change I would like to see is that the cutting edge of the bit would be straight instead of rounded. Thank you for sharing, Charlie
chas3457 hello Old friend, yes the do different size in both, I was going to get the bigger one to show. But went for the hatchet instead. I will try to get hold of one as I think it could be a very useful tool indeed. I am hoping to get some more Stihl gear to show on the channel. I’ve had a few calls today saying well done it’s about time i started to show the woodsman gear on the channel. Great to here from you mate hope all is good with you.
I like the traditional axe, the other is not something I choose. Its blade taper looks wrong. That said you gave my project as I own a couple of Stihls. I need to sharpen my axes and adjust on a hatchet taper.
Hello Foggy 😉 I'm like Terry, the 1926 version is my cup of tea 😉 TFS and Take Care my friend 😊
Yes I think the 1926 version will be the one most of the outdoor people I know will pick up. They do a bigger version two I think that could be one we all reach for. Happy new year to you and your family old friend
Awesome piece of gear you got there
Thank you kindly
The 1926 is made by Muller in Austria. They been making axes since 1675. Good video, cheers
Put a 20° angle on it and is a great carver! Ash takes the shock out of the blow.
great stuff Sir have a super weekend my friend
Topwolf Outdoors thank you sir hope all is well bro
I like the 1926. Cheers mate.
Nathan4071 thank you bro
Buying one the 2019 ones love the old axe to also love stihl got the chainsaw gear :)
Mic Jubba Awesome they are good , still using mine for camping and firewood at home
Hard to beat traditional for your soul.. Modern for your brain. I guess you would need to have both of them. Thank you for the video
Lol that about sums it up old friend. Thanks for watching bro.
I am getting the 2019 version
Rufus Ogilvie I got it
STIHL N 1 👍👍👍
Looks nice
Isle of Wight Bushcraft thanks mate great tools indeed we just took down a small tree with them out the back of mine very impressed thanks for watching brother
fog360 Bushcraft a pleasure Richard. Hope you and yours are well.
Very informative as always ❤️ to Helen
The Suffolk Jay thanks mate will pass that on to her.
Torn between the 2019 stihl or the fiskars x7.
I have the x7. Good little splitter not so good as a small felling axe etc Very light and small. I would go with the x10
@@vinniesdayoff3968 .. It's only for my rucksack and light splitting. I think the X7 will suit just fine. Although, on eBay a seller is doing a deal for about £33 (free postage) for both the X7 and the X10. I'm definitely having the fiskers over the sthil. Thanks for your comment buddy. 👍 🇬🇧
@@grahamefreestone5309 For splitting it is an amazing little axe(x7). It will split 8 to 9 inch rounds no problem
Call that music. Stopped me watching!