I've had mine for a couple of years and enjoy using it. The grind and shape are not suitable for chopping, splitting, forestry or bushcraft use. It's definitely not a general purpose tool. But it's great for some hewing and shaping along the grain. I abused mine a few times and have the chips to remind myself what not to do every time I take it out for use.
Always an interesting and informative watch Trev. I regularly take away some new knowledge from you. Congrats on the subs too buddy. Very well deserved indeed. Atb, J 👍.
I use mine daily for roughing in scarf joints or hook and lap joints on big timber. I then go to chisels and slicks to finish the joint. But for fire wood or chopping it is a total waste of energy to swing. It is too heavy and the handle to short swing as a traditional small axe and the balance is bad.
I have actually been considering getting one of these at one point. After watching this I am glad I didn't. Stubai used to make a fairly cheap and readily available side axe. I bought one about 12 years ago and to be honest I don't rate it much. What I like best for carpentry and carving tasks is the old Kent pattern axes. Bear in mind that I don't spend a lo of money on axes. But I think the Kent pattern and other old English axes are very much underrated. Nice video Trev mate. Very informative.
Thanks Tim, I have a small Kent pattern axe and they are very good to be fair, although I think you have to find an old one as I haven’t seen new ones for sale. Thanks for watching mate, enjoy the snow.
@@bundufundi don't think they have made them for many many years. In fact I don't think anyone in the UK makes axes in any real quantity anymore. I can't think of any UK manufacturer that has been in business the last couple of decades. Rather sad really.
Well thought-out vid I reckon, 500 subs👍 Bought one of these about 5 years ago and came to the same conclusion. Cool axe, good value, has potential, but never really found a solid role for it. I have used it in conjunction with a mallet to clean up joints and shape tenons in rural timber fencing, and use it occasionally to split some kindling to start the forge. Bought a longer handle for it to convert into a limbing axe (combined with reshaping the bit), but even that I never got around to. All that aside though, it's still in my shed, but in the "one day" pile. Has a lot of potential, I'm just not sure for what!👍
Yup, it seems to be well made as you would expect from Hultafors / Husqvarna but the geometry just doesn’t seem to be that useful to me even for carpentry type work.
@@kurts64 I just bought it. Have tried it once last weekend when I was camping at Porkkala Finland. I don't really have anything to compare it but I do like it. And I'm sure it will get lost of use when the winter season kicks in..
While I agree that this axe can probably do more than the name suggests, it would likely be a compromise in all areas and not do any one task best. Also, great work thinning down the handle. Looks much better now.
I just bought that axe. It’s not general purpose. More of a heavy carver. I’m finding it useful. It did need a good sharpening and some slimming of the handle, but all the critical elements are there for a pretty good price. I wouldn’t recommend it as a general purpose bush crafting axe. I would as a general purpose moderately heavy carver. Felling , limbing and splitting is not its strong point.
I am Japanese. "I'm interested in Hutafoe's carpenters ax." Of course, it is to use it in the mood of a Japanese sword. "I'm interested in this straight handle. I'd like to touch it because the straight line of the blade is the same as a Japanese hatchet." "Perhaps, I think that there are only two husqvarna curved handles. Maybe that's the good thing about Westerners.
Great video. I have the carpenters axe. What do you think about me trying to grind the bottom inside out more to take a little weight off of the bit? I figure it will just give it a more pronounced beard but I don't know much about potential ramifications
I think that should be ok. That section is unlikely to be tempered so should be east to do with a angle grinder. Just be careful to not overheat the whole head as you risk losing the temper on the blade.
Awesome. I thought they looked the same but its hard to tell in pictures. I think the carpenters axe would be a great axe with a 24-26” handle and re shape the bit to add a little curve.
Mine had a basic edge but I did have to sharpen in to get it to function correctly. I have found that Husqvarna, Hultafors and Council Tool all need sharpening before use.
Hello, it is a Hans Karlsson carving axe, a very good option for carving and one of my favourite axes that I own. Very comfortable handle and perfectly weighted head. Thanks for watching!
I thought you might take more off the handle dude. Looks like a good all-around axe for chippy work. Kind of odd criticism of the axe to be fair dude. The most issues were out of context for the tool. Carpentry work ain't felling, or bushcraft work, and traditional carpentry tools are weighted heavy for daily use. It's horses for courses.
@@bundufundi Thats fair enough to. In terms of weight I've recently started using a 32oz hammer for work, having previously used 16 - 22oz hammers. Although it took a couple of weeks to get used to it, I much prefer the extra weight, even though I'm swinging it all day. Obviously this axe is heavier again, but getting the tool to provide the bang rather than me has been welcomed. In terms of this axe, I was looking at it for carving but for larger than normal bushcraft applications. Carpentry and bow carving.
I love mine, plan on getting another one.
thank you
I've had mine for a couple of years and enjoy using it. The grind and shape are not suitable for chopping, splitting, forestry or bushcraft use. It's definitely not a general purpose tool. But it's great for some hewing and shaping along the grain. I abused mine a few times and have the chips to remind myself what not to do every time I take it out for use.
I agree with your assessment of the husky carpenters axe. Mine almost never gets used.
Always an interesting and informative watch Trev. I regularly take away some new knowledge from you. Congrats on the subs too buddy. Very well deserved indeed. Atb, J 👍.
Thanks Jason, looking forward to your next wilderness adventure, always of the highest calibre!
I use mine daily for roughing in scarf joints or hook and lap joints on big timber. I then go to chisels and slicks to finish the joint. But for fire wood or chopping it is a total waste of energy to swing. It is too heavy and the handle to short swing as a traditional small axe and the balance is bad.
I have actually been considering getting one of these at one point. After watching this I am glad I didn't. Stubai used to make a fairly cheap and readily available side axe. I bought one about 12 years ago and to be honest I don't rate it much. What I like best for carpentry and carving tasks is the old Kent pattern axes. Bear in mind that I don't spend a lo of money on axes. But I think the Kent pattern and other old English axes are very much underrated.
Nice video Trev mate. Very informative.
Thanks Tim, I have a small Kent pattern axe and they are very good to be fair, although I think you have to find an old one as I haven’t seen new ones for sale. Thanks for watching mate, enjoy the snow.
@@bundufundi don't think they have made them for many many years. In fact I don't think anyone in the UK makes axes in any real quantity anymore. I can't think of any UK manufacturer that has been in business the last couple of decades. Rather sad really.
@@KuukkeliBushcraft sad that all that heritage has been lost.
I use mine all the time, it works great, get one and try it out you won't be disappointed
Well thought-out vid I reckon, 500 subs👍 Bought one of these about 5 years ago and came to the same conclusion. Cool axe, good value, has potential, but never really found a solid role for it. I have used it in conjunction with a mallet to clean up joints and shape tenons in rural timber fencing, and use it occasionally to split some kindling to start the forge. Bought a longer handle for it to convert into a limbing axe (combined with reshaping the bit), but even that I never got around to. All that aside though, it's still in my shed, but in the "one day" pile. Has a lot of potential, I'm just not sure for what!👍
Yup, it seems to be well made as you would expect from Hultafors / Husqvarna but the geometry just doesn’t seem to be that useful to me even for carpentry type work.
There's actually Hultafors Åby.. which pretty much gents around every point you said here..
@@markuslepisto7824 I've thought about the Aby, bit lighter than the carpenters but does seem like a pretty good bushcraft style axe
@@kurts64 I just bought it. Have tried it once last weekend when I was camping at Porkkala Finland. I don't really have anything to compare it but I do like it. And I'm sure it will get lost of use when the winter season kicks in..
Congrats on 500!
While I agree that this axe can probably do more than the name suggests, it would likely be a compromise in all areas and not do any one task best. Also, great work thinning down the handle. Looks much better now.
Thanks Joey, I really wanted to like this axe but it just doesn't seem to be very good at much.
Thoughtful video. I agree it's not a general purpose axe but a more specialized tool.
Thanks Brett, I did find it a bit cumbersome for carpentry type work but you can get a fairly straight edge with it.
I just bought that axe. It’s not general purpose. More of a heavy carver. I’m finding it useful. It did need a good sharpening and some slimming of the handle, but all the critical elements are there for a pretty good price. I wouldn’t recommend it as a general purpose bush crafting axe. I would as a general purpose moderately heavy carver. Felling , limbing and splitting is not its strong point.
Exactly my thoughts, thanks.
Very informative, thanks.
Thanks for your comment!
Great axe,, so sharp,,
They also make this axe with a curved bit. Makes me wonder if it has a different edge geometry.
What brand carving axe did you show? Perhaps I missed it.
That is a Hans Karlson carving axe. An excellent carving axe and my favourite.
Halo my friend thank you for sharing New friend here I like it
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I am Japanese. "I'm interested in Hutafoe's carpenters ax." Of course, it is to use it in the mood of a Japanese sword. "I'm interested in this straight handle. I'd like to touch it because the straight line of the blade is the same as a Japanese hatchet." "Perhaps, I think that there are only two husqvarna curved handles. Maybe that's the good thing about Westerners.
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Great video. I have the carpenters axe. What do you think about me trying to grind the bottom inside out more to take a little weight off of the bit? I figure it will just give it a more pronounced beard but I don't know much about potential ramifications
I think that should be ok. That section is unlikely to be tempered so should be east to do with a angle grinder. Just be careful to not overheat the whole head as you risk losing the temper on the blade.
@@bundufundi ok thank you sir!
Is the eye size the same on both axes?
Yes, Iv'e just checked and they are almost identical. They probably use the same drift to open the eye in the forge.
Awesome. I thought they looked the same but its hard to tell in pictures. I think the carpenters axe would be a great axe with a 24-26” handle and re shape the bit to add a little curve.
Where’d you get that edition of Cook’s book? I’ve never seen that cover before.
It’s the newer printing that seems to be the only option we can get on Amazon over here.
My husqvarna carpenter it's not sharpened , did you do this for your axe or buy it ready to use ?
Mine had a basic edge but I did have to sharpen in to get it to function correctly. I have found that Husqvarna, Hultafors and Council Tool all need sharpening before use.
Hey mate, watching again. Just noticed, is that a spear up on the wall behind you?
Ha, just a wooden one from my childhood.
you held up a carving hatchet in this video,could you tell me the maker
Hello, it is a Hans Karlsson carving axe, a very good option for carving and one of my favourite axes that I own. Very comfortable handle and perfectly weighted head. Thanks for watching!
A carpentry axe is used to take heavy stock removal cuts trim down to an 1/8" before you plane.why would you buy it for bushcraft horses for courses
I thought you might take more off the handle dude.
Looks like a good all-around axe for chippy work.
Kind of odd criticism of the axe to be fair dude. The most issues were out of context for the tool.
Carpentry work ain't felling, or bushcraft work, and traditional carpentry tools are weighted heavy for daily use.
It's horses for courses.
Fair enough, I just didn’t find it that good at carpentry work so wondered if it could be repurposed.
@@bundufundi Thats fair enough to.
In terms of weight I've recently started using a 32oz hammer for work, having previously used 16 - 22oz hammers.
Although it took a couple of weeks to get used to it, I much prefer the extra weight, even though I'm swinging it all day.
Obviously this axe is heavier again, but getting the tool to provide the bang rather than me has been welcomed.
In terms of this axe, I was looking at it for carving but for larger than normal bushcraft applications.
Carpentry and bow carving.
Pure garbage