@@tROCKxBitE I have all three and I recommend the Gerber/ Fisker camp ax. Preferably with the longer handle. The main reason is better materials. Both the steel and the plastic are much better.
Wranglerstar hi mate awesome content could you do a video on forest fuel load management and your opinions on why that is important i live in Australia and I would love your ideas for our property
I've had the exact same hatchet for 2 years now and as a matter of fact was using it yesterday to split kindling, never ever been sharpened and still going strong ! Best $20 I've spent in a very long time and I'm being 100% honest about this.
I drive with a SMLE ( Lee Enfield ). The stipulation is to keep it out of sight (a case, blanket etc). No fragile .223 projectiles those West Coast AR-15 boys use, the .303 just keeps going.
I bought that hatchet for my son on a flash sale for $10.99. I did some work on the sheath to make it fit tighter. It actually isn't bad and well worth it for a beginner!
I have a confession. I had expected you to badmouth the ax since it was made in China. To my happy surprise you gave a very objective review! I apologize for my negative thoughts. Good Job!
The payment per hour is low, in many western countries most of the price value come from work hour. In a third world country or China, the work value isn’t high which make them cheap. If the same axe is made in The US I bet it won’t be just 17 but something at least double the price. For example, you can have your pc fixed with just 3 US dollar in those countries while it will cost you several hundred just for the work hours alone.
@@jackmccoy7435 The U.S used to make those kinds of things. But the reason production moved over to China in the first place was to save money. If manufacturing is going to come back to the U.S, they'll either have more expensive products, or need to develop cheaper manufacturing. That'd probably require political intervention (because people wont tolerate paying more for things unless they're forced to) or automation getting good enough that the cost of labor stops mattering so much. Or I guess wages in the U.S could collapse. At which point hey, the U.S can start exporting stuff to China!
@@frostden in scale production labor is not as huge of a factor as may be expected. Really a major barrier is the large amount of capital that needs to be dropped on tooling and equipment (modern equipment capable of functioning with energy [which is cost] efficiency) and the fact that that investment does not see immediate returns. Additionally the tighter regulatory environment makes setting up some things more difficult if not impossible with numerous legal hurdles, some of which make total sense from a safety perspective, and some of which become absurdly pedantic
Sure beats cutting something with a rock. And at $20, you can't complain much. These people who charge hundreds of dollars for tools like this are ones I have a problem with.
8:00 face the cup the other way, that way you don’t get any/as much debris floating into it (leaves, pine needles, etc ). Saw this tip from Cody Lundin
My GF and I camped at a primitive spot in NM, near Silvercity for three weeks. We used the cheap Fiskar version of this hatchet to chop of a log that was 4 feet long and two feet in diameter for firewood. The hatchet took a beating but it got the job done. We would have been awfully cold without it!
I love this guy so much, he's just a token wholesome Canadian dad character teaching survival skills and telling stories about his buddies and family. you've earned a subscriber, mate
Great video. I forget your great Bushcrafting skills. I work with some 11-13 year old boys and this looks like a great incentive/reward for them in the goal setting learning we are trying to teach them.
Great review, kept my attention the whole time and believe me brother that is a task in itself.Your videos are inspiring, real, and teachable.I know there is alot of work involved in putting a video like this together.Thank you for your time , be careful, God Bless.
I’ve been testing this tool out myself and found the same problem with the saw and binding up on me. Over all though I really like how it preforms and the price
Same here. Although my set is from a brand called Robens and it is in all black. Saw isn't really useful, but overall it's a nice package for the price.
Great Video! always good content. A tip on using the firesteel tho - instead of holding the firesteel still and pushing the knife, try hold the knife still close to the firebase and pull the firesteel back. It´s much easier to aim, sparks gets closer to the firebase and you have a ton more control over it! Cheers from Sweden
Thank you for all your videos! You shoot straight, give valuable advice, and leave honest reviews. I watch your reviews just to learn and garner new techniques or tips - not really caring much for the products.
Yeah its just a standard 5.56 ar15, just a normal semi auto rifle. Still a nice firearm, but not full auto, no full auto firearms made after 1986 can be owned by civilians. Only pre 1986 can be used, and a theyre expensive af. An uzi could run you 10-15k, so an automatic ar style rifle would be up in the 30's like an m16
Glad you made it back from San Fran! Hockey tape on that handle would solve the gription issues. In a survival situation what is the best axe> Simple the one you actually HAVE with you. Cheers!
Thats awesome that you used the word "gription". Ive used it for years and love seeing peoples faces while processing the tern. I usually follow it up with "its a technical/industry term. Lol
@@Michael-jb2wm I hope it made your day. It's one of those words, that I heard as a kid growing up that is certainly a real word to me! I also like Skookum and Copacetic, those two words often throw people for a loop, but I like them. Cheers from Tokyo!
My Fiskars was sharp when I got it and I really like it. But Fiskars/Gerber has always been a pretty good split between quality and price, at least in my experience.
I purchased this same Yes for all axe 2 yrs ago, when i 1st read/learned about prepping. I believe that i purchased it for under $30 bucks then. So now its down to $17 bucks? wow. Well i have purchased others since and yes its still intact and going strong, i never thought much of the saw and because the handle is hollow i don't use it in really cold weather. Good review thx for sharing.
I bought a survival kit on Amazon that cost about $90. It was Chinese too and I fully expected it to fail. It was one of those that had an axe/hammer, a shovel, a pick/hoe, an ice pick, a whistle, mag starter, a dinky saw, and even came with handle wrap for the 7 handle pieces. I ended up using it for a weeklong primitive campout for my daily firewood cutting. Chopped down and chopped up multiple trees. The shovel worked great as well. The nicest thing was that you could make a long handle on the axe for some serious swing. Made short work. Above all else, the quality was unequaled to much of anything else I've seen. Everything had a tight fit and was perfect. And it all fit in a special 5x10x8in pouch. Other than the tiny saw, it was the perfect kit. But for pure simplicity, this axe is great. For that price you can't afford not to have an extra axe around. I'll probably get one and see if I can adjust the teeth on that saw.
I would love to see you review the "Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Hatchet". I bought one to see if it is any good and was very impressed. I now carry it in my flight bag with a separate folding saw.
I watch every Wranglerstar video that appears on my feed even though I don’t think I’ll buy the things he’s reviewing. There’s something calming about his videos I can’t explain it. Keep making the videos 😬👌🏼
I have this. Its a good case of "you get what you pay for". It does what I need it to, so good job, I guess. I never had any real problems with chopping firewood, but the saw is indeed very sticky.
Is only the second video this guy stuff I've ever watched and I just gained a lot more respect for him in this image where there's a little air off to the side there guys the real deal
6:09 "Video-ographer?" Made me chuckle. The wonderful honesty and imperfections in your videos are a key part of what make them successful. Keep it up!
LMAO, story about the guy missing his sleeves and shirt pockets remind's me of my uncle Rick. His wife eventually just decided to stitch on a couple of tear off flaps on the inside of his flannel shirts and gave up trying to fix the pockets when he came back from the bush.
If you REALLY want to have a good grip I use skateboard grip tape. It's essentially sandpaper with glue on the back. Lots of control but you better have tough hands or you'll get torn up.
Friend of mine got me an identical axe but the name is wakeman on it. Had it for a few years now and I use it all winter as my kindling hatchet. I've brought it camping to have just in case and while out used it to chop up a downed tree. It took a while as could be expected but it did its job the best it could. Keeps a edge fairly well and is easy to get back to a razor's edge.
From the Uk and have always had a bit of interest in these survival videos and camping etc. This recent situation has made me a bit more interested and i have ordered a pcp rifle, and some knives a hatchet/tool , folding saw and shovel and a few books on water filtering and edible wild food. Probably overkill but for the sake of a weeks wages i feel a lot more prepared to look after my family :P
Roody Tooty He could very well need it. His dogs have been attacked by coyotes in the past. I’m not sure if that video is still up. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Wranglerstar, perhaps that is true. You’re essentially running a business. Those of us die hard Wranglerstar fans can’t ever get enough. The mechanics 2x4 workbench series was too short as well, in my opinion. But some would probably think it’s too long. Thank you for being such a positive person and influence in a world filled with negativity.
I wonder if upgrading that saw with some kerf would be viable option? With a bit of DIY might be usable. Of course it should be good from package, but if the steel is of decent quality, it still might be useful, and using it wouldn't be so tiresome afterwards. Or replacing it entirely with something that'll fit inside that axe handle. For that price it really seems to be a nice tool.
0:41 Considering all the things that the West stole from China, Indonesia, Japan and other countries via force, economic leverage and subterfuge, it strikes me as petty to complain about design theft.
Can you test a swiss military surplus hachet it is sold on sportsman guide and can be had for around 20 bucks I would like to see how that stacks up against the budget hatchets
1 minute ago. nice. Love the video's man, makes me wanna go outside and chop down a tree. It does look a whole lot like a fiskars. Be carefull hitting ur axe in the tree and then sawing below it. My axe fell down out off the tree from the vibrations and hit my sawblade. Luckily not my arm or head.
Been watching and enjoying your videos for years. Just realised that I’m not even subscribed! Subscribed now, though. Easily the number one RUclips channel that you love but never expected to. Never used an axe in my life, but I’ve spent hour after hour watching you do it 😂
I have a wonderful German axe, but the head has a slight wobble, only very slight. Can you show us a way to stabilise a slight wobble - without a complete change of the handle? As the bible says people were killed by axe heads flying off, and they even had an OT Law to save people from "the avenger of blood" if an axe head flew off, I am presently taping it securely for added safety.
Mr. Wranglerstar, I want to say thank you for keeping a firearm in your more recent videos. After seeing what today's government is doing about the second amendment I'm happy that you and your family still believe in what our heavenly father intended for us God bless you and your family, and keep up the good work
Your comments about offset saw teeth reminded me of a life story. My father and both grandfathers were all carpenters. My maternal grandfather was more like a father thaan my own father, often. I used to go on jobs with him as his helper, and have seen him use a nail set to offset the teeth on his Diston handsaw. He would hold it down on the edge of a porch with his foot, or just lay it over a hole and tap alternate teeth off center, then flip it and do the remaining teeth. Good lesson there.
Is there a small axe/hatchet that you would recommend keeping on a sailboat? Something that could possibly be used for defense, but useful for cutting up driftwood for camp fire on the beach.
From what I can tell you are living the most fulfilling lifestyle known to man. Seeing someone who demonstrates the value of hard work and a close family provides hope for us all.
@@civedm Are you for real or are you trying to make a point..? I mean, just like I wouldn't bring my ol' Remington .308 in a firefight, I wouldn't take an AR-15 with an Acog, a canted red dot sight and a flashlight mounted on a DDR to hunt.. (Unless you're hunting small "pests" that you don't mind putting many holes in like hogs and wolves)
"Being a videorgrapher, I have developed a strong hatred for the sun" I may be Irish, someone who works with computers all the time and not used to sunlight so I feel you on that but, I'll be honest my inner Sunbro/Warrior of Sunlight pride is crying right now.
The only other thing I would have liked to sing is how it would have held up if you would have thrown it as a weapon, or like we have in our state ax throwing restaurants
Dude ripped the $300 Spyderco Genzow Hatchethawk as nearly unusable, but he seems pretty pleased with this $20 Amazon hatchet. This is worth thinking about.
Used a small axe for splitting logs and kindling I used the same axe for 10yrs solid wood hand and never replaced the axe head always using a sharing stone to keep the blade good and when the handle came lose I set in a bucket of water then let it dry out never bothered with metal axes
I have the same set up I bought about 5 years ago...Mine is all black (no yellow) and has no name on it...It seems a decent tool the times I have had it in the woods...Yes the saw sux.
I haven't researched where the Wranglestar is camping, but I sure hope it is not out west with his campfire not having anything cleared around his ring of rocks around his fire. Danger Will Robinson!
Found and bought a small bearded camping hatchet with the hammer on the opposite side of the blade. No frills just a cast iron head with a wooden shaft for 10 bux at a local hardware store here. Gonna modify it to hide a flint and dryer lint inside the handle I think :) kinda like what the old ak47s used to do with their cleaning kits hiding inside the rifle stock
Good and fair review. I agree wooden handles are better for use but they’re not so good for hiding another tool inside and adding grip tape does mitigate the slipperiness. As far as the saw I didn’t see the saw teeth but I’ve put more set in some types of saws (pruning saws) and it has cured binding. My takeaway from this is for much less money than some tool sets and a little work after purchase this could be a decent tool set for emergencies.
Link to Yess4All survival tool - amzn.to/36MUAyQ (amazon affiliate link)
Can you do an opinion on the SOG camp axe?
You should leave a mustache
@@tROCKxBitE I have all three and I recommend the Gerber/ Fisker camp ax. Preferably with the longer handle. The main reason is better materials. Both the steel and the plastic are much better.
Wranglerstar hi mate awesome content could you do a video on forest fuel load management and your opinions on why that is important i live in Australia and I would love your ideas for our property
I don’t think I will be buying that garbage, thank you though 😁
That bread knife almost looks like a saw lol.
i was gunna say the same thing but knew i was too late to be the first one 😂
Adds some class while your eating wine and cheese with your tree.
Cainnech me too ahhaha
Wes’s Castings just what I thought!🤣
Wes’ Castings was bouta say that
I spit my coffee on myself when you said trees will be harmed in the making of this video.
What’s with people spitting stuff on themselves. Geezzz man
He said that for us East Coast guys.
Lel
Well I cried 😔🤚
Boomer humor
He feels like my grandpa teaching me how to survive and I love it
Lol
@@Juan_7_7_7 f it
Yea
@thatoneguy89 I may have daddy issues, but at least mine wasnt absent.
@@KuruttaKoibito Mine was
6:02 , nice looking rifle.
Nate Fortin i noticed that 😂
noice
No no no, the proper way to say it is “hey, nice gun 👍”
It's just a gun bro... it's not a woman.
@@MatthewOfNineveh who said it was a woman?
are you implying only woman can be nice looking?
I've had the exact same hatchet for 2 years now and as a matter of fact was using it yesterday to split kindling, never ever been sharpened and still going strong ! Best $20 I've spent in a very long time and I'm being 100% honest about this.
makes me even sadder that it's NLA
this makes me want land, a gun, and a family to impress
Bent Neatly same
You're running out of time
The last one is the most difficult so I wish you the best of luck!
This makes me want to live in Tennessee
Good luck with the last one.
if i drove around the uk with that in the cat id get 5 years for having a weapon lol
I drive with a SMLE ( Lee Enfield ). The stipulation is to keep it out of sight (a case, blanket etc). No fragile .223 projectiles those West Coast AR-15 boys use, the .303 just keeps going.
Richard Crookes because unless you’re a tradesman, camper or gardener, why would you need it in your car other than to use it as a lethal weapon?
OMGG ITS WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION!!!! RUNNNN!!!!
DT Captures but anything can be used as lethal weapon tho
DT Captures you are the problem.
I bought that hatchet for my son on a flash sale for $10.99. I did some work on the sheath to make it fit tighter. It actually isn't bad and well worth it for a beginner!
I have a confession. I had expected you to badmouth the ax since it was made in China. To my happy surprise you gave a very objective review! I apologize for my negative thoughts. Good Job!
No more negative thoughts please. Thank you!
He has actually found a few chinese made items that were surprisingly good, despite his normal preference for American or Scandinavian made items.
Who cares if he comments on something made in China? , 90% of what they export is garbage lol
But you missed the 🍞 saw.
@@thememe986
Really?
What brand of power tools you use were not made by TTI and labeled made in USA Mr. Richie Rich?
This feels like there was an actual bladesmith stuck working for a chinese knockoff company
The payment per hour is low, in many western countries most of the price value come from work hour. In a third world country or China, the work value isn’t high which make them cheap. If the same axe is made in The US I bet it won’t be just 17 but something at least double the price. For example, you can have your pc fixed with just 3 US dollar in those countries while it will cost you several hundred just for the work hours alone.
@@clorkmagnus on a slightly different thought, a lot of stuff would be way more expensive in the US if all were made in or sourced from USA.
@@kennys4100 With the existing U.S economy, which isn’t focused on production for those kind of things
@@jackmccoy7435 The U.S used to make those kinds of things. But the reason production moved over to China in the first place was to save money. If manufacturing is going to come back to the U.S, they'll either have more expensive products, or need to develop cheaper manufacturing.
That'd probably require political intervention (because people wont tolerate paying more for things unless they're forced to) or automation getting good enough that the cost of labor stops mattering so much.
Or I guess wages in the U.S could collapse. At which point hey, the U.S can start exporting stuff to China!
@@frostden in scale production labor is not as huge of a factor as may be expected. Really a major barrier is the large amount of capital that needs to be dropped on tooling and equipment (modern equipment capable of functioning with energy [which is cost] efficiency) and the fact that that investment does not see immediate returns. Additionally the tighter regulatory environment makes setting up some things more difficult if not impossible with numerous legal hurdles, some of which make total sense from a safety perspective, and some of which become absurdly pedantic
The best survival tool is the AR in the background.
Good catch.
@@Liz-em8mw DAMN STRAIT, theres a great demo ranch video where he basically does that lmao
It’s for whet the axe needs to be put down
Until you run out of ammo, then it is a heavy decoration to carry everywhere you travel. Although it is a very pretty decoration.
@Transpecies Grolar Bear i think he carries it to defend himself because of the wildlife that could attack him
The saw looks like a glorified bread knife haha but in a survival situation you'd be more than happy with it I guess?
Sure beats cutting something with a rock. And at $20, you can't complain much. These people who charge hundreds of dollars for tools like this are ones I have a problem with.
8:00 face the cup the other way, that way you don’t get any/as much debris floating into it (leaves, pine needles, etc ). Saw this tip from Cody Lundin
My GF and I camped at a primitive spot in NM, near Silvercity for three weeks. We used the cheap Fiskar version of this hatchet to chop of a log that was 4 feet long and two feet in diameter for firewood. The hatchet took a beating but it got the job done. We would have been awfully cold without it!
I love this guy so much, he's just a token wholesome Canadian dad character teaching survival skills and telling stories about his buddies and family. you've earned a subscriber, mate
Good vid, thanks
Fix the grip up with a bit of the tape hockey players put on their stick!
Chamoix
Hockey tape
some shallow slits might do the job as well
good ol grip tape. Never used it but black cloth tape never failed me lol
Great video. I forget your great Bushcrafting skills. I work with some 11-13 year old boys and this looks like a great incentive/reward for them in the goal setting learning we are trying to teach them.
The saw looks like a bread knife lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Zac Peter exactly what I thought my self lol
Great review, kept my attention the whole time and believe me brother that is a task in itself.Your videos are inspiring, real, and teachable.I know there is alot of work involved in putting a video like this together.Thank you for your time , be careful, God Bless.
Although they are biased sometimes
am not really that into survival tools, but my gf is, and these videos, well, bro you are so wholesome to watch, I dont even pray but I would for you.
That’s the first time I’ve heard the gf is into survival tools and the bf isn’t
A couple of minutes adjusting the set on that saw would make a world of difference and wouldn't be too hard to do.
Man listening to this guy talk is like listen to my grandpa and I love it
exactly he even has the same vocabulary and tone
I’ve been testing this tool out myself and found the same problem with the saw and binding up on me. Over all though I really like how it preforms and the price
Same here. Although my set is from a brand called Robens and it is in all black. Saw isn't really useful, but overall it's a nice package for the price.
Great Video! always good content. A tip on using the firesteel tho - instead of holding the firesteel still and pushing the knife, try hold the knife still close to the firebase and pull the firesteel back. It´s much easier to aim, sparks gets closer to the firebase and you have a ton more control over it! Cheers from Sweden
Thank you for all your videos! You shoot straight, give valuable advice, and leave honest reviews. I watch your reviews just to learn and garner new techniques or tips - not really caring much for the products.
Neighbour: There was an Mountain Lion up the hills.
Wranglerstar: *laughs in full auto*
Hate to nitpick but that's most probably not a fully automatic rifle
Yeah its just a standard 5.56 ar15, just a normal semi auto rifle. Still a nice firearm, but not full auto, no full auto firearms made after 1986 can be owned by civilians. Only pre 1986 can be used, and a theyre expensive af. An uzi could run you 10-15k, so an automatic ar style rifle would be up in the 30's like an m16
Idk guys i dont know the american gun law, im from germany and we arent even allowed to have knifes longer than the with of our hand lol
@@BetrixHD Oh im very much in the same situation lol, but instead of Germany it's Sweden
@@amitbashan he burnt my patch
6:06 - a classic Cody there, apologizing even for force majeure. You’re one small step from turning Canadian, pal.
Keep up the good work!
Glad you made it back from San Fran!
Hockey tape on that handle would solve the gription issues.
In a survival situation what is the best axe>
Simple the one you actually HAVE with you.
Cheers!
Thats awesome that you used the word "gription". Ive used it for years and love seeing peoples faces while processing the tern. I usually follow it up with "its a technical/industry term. Lol
@@Michael-jb2wm I hope it made your day. It's one of those words, that I heard as a kid growing up that is certainly a real word to me! I also like Skookum and Copacetic, those two words often throw people for a loop, but I like them.
Cheers from Tokyo!
@@TokyoCraftsman skookum choocher
8:00 why the rifle? true, rifles are big and awkward. i usually carry a pistol or a SBR with a barrel under 6 inches.
My Fiskars was sharp when I got it and I really like it. But Fiskars/Gerber has always been a pretty good split between quality and price, at least in my experience.
I found my axe in a rubbish bin. I have been using it for the past 13 years and it’s been awesome. It’s a vintage axe but it’s awesome
Love the axe reviews. Your videos are always very interesting... even to an east coast guy like myself!
My thought also.
I purchased this same Yes for all axe 2 yrs ago, when i 1st read/learned about prepping. I believe that i purchased it for under $30 bucks then. So now its down to $17 bucks? wow. Well i have purchased others since and yes its still intact and going strong, i never thought much of the saw and because the handle is hollow i don't use it in really cold weather. Good review thx for sharing.
It feels like I had a nice wholesome hike with my grandpa
I bought a survival kit on Amazon that cost about $90. It was Chinese too and I fully expected it to fail. It was one of those that had an axe/hammer, a shovel, a pick/hoe, an ice pick, a whistle, mag starter, a dinky saw, and even came with handle wrap for the 7 handle pieces. I ended up using it for a weeklong primitive campout for my daily firewood cutting. Chopped down and chopped up multiple trees. The shovel worked great as well. The nicest thing was that you could make a long handle on the axe for some serious swing. Made short work. Above all else, the quality was unequaled to much of anything else I've seen. Everything had a tight fit and was perfect. And it all fit in a special 5x10x8in pouch. Other than the tiny saw, it was the perfect kit.
But for pure simplicity, this axe is great. For that price you can't afford not to have an extra axe around. I'll probably get one and see if I can adjust the teeth on that saw.
cool! would u mind sharing a link or the model?
I would love to see you review the "Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Hatchet". I bought one to see if it is any good and was very impressed. I now carry it in my flight bag with a separate folding saw.
In your own private plane.
@@fattguy21 When i read this i thought of Flight as in a go bag ready to head out quick
I watch every Wranglerstar video that appears on my feed even though I don’t think I’ll buy the things he’s reviewing. There’s something calming about his videos I can’t explain it. Keep making the videos 😬👌🏼
mr beast planting 20 million trees
nobody:
wranglerstar: *reverse uno card*
Team tree s
This guy is still doing legal and minimium damage. Some people bald forests illegally in exchange for something made out of it.
@@Ben14-u5 Isn't he in his own backyard though?!...as in, on his own property.
I have this. Its a good case of "you get what you pay for". It does what I need it to, so good job, I guess. I never had any real problems with chopping firewood, but the saw is indeed very sticky.
I never use the saw but I love the hachette use mine all the time and its lasted like 4 years
same here, it's been a couple years since I got mine. Kept in the car and as he says, damn sharp from the get go!
Is only the second video this guy stuff I've ever watched and I just gained a lot more respect for him in this image where there's a little air off to the side there guys the real deal
6:09 "Video-ographer?" Made me chuckle. The wonderful honesty and imperfections in your videos are a key part of what make them successful. Keep it up!
LMAO, story about the guy missing his sleeves and shirt pockets remind's me of my uncle Rick. His wife eventually just decided to stitch on a couple of tear off flaps on the inside of his flannel shirts and gave up trying to fix the pockets when he came back from the bush.
That’s great 👍 Smart lady
Thank you for your honesty
With honesty you get respect and you have mine THANK YOU 👍
When the neighbors walk by next week without cuffs and pockets I'll know not to ask...
I once cut down a 3" tree with the serrated blade from a discarded aluminum foil box. It took awhile but I was obviously bored anyways.
Hot glue the grip on the ax. That will give it grip.
ChArLiE BeAtZ Lol. I use baseball bat grip tape. Works great for reducing some of the shock too
If you REALLY want to have a good grip I use skateboard grip tape. It's essentially sandpaper with glue on the back. Lots of control but you better have tough hands or you'll get torn up.
Won't stay in extreme temps cold/hot, but use your idea with epoxy, maybe?
They literally make spray on rubber for that exact reason, you can spray a coat on just about anything you need.
@@bowlofgourds1901 flex seal it
Its nice to see you caretaking the forest like that and thinning the trees for better growth. And, as a bonus, little baby AR's pop up all over.
I’ve seen a total of 1 other video, wondered what the rifle was for and then had it answered right after. Marvellous
Friend of mine got me an identical axe but the name is wakeman on it. Had it for a few years now and I use it all winter as my kindling hatchet. I've brought it camping to have just in case and while out used it to chop up a downed tree. It took a while as could be expected but it did its job the best it could. Keeps a edge fairly well and is easy to get back to a razor's edge.
PSA: stain less does actually rust it just takes longer.
otherwise they’d call it rustless eh?
There's always 1.
@@brownie3454 unfortunately to many people think that is what it means.
@@bochapman1058 do they also think cordless means it doesnt have a screen?
@@brownie3454 only extremely low grade S.S. Rust Most knifes axes saws and such tools will never rust if they are even occasionally cleaned and oiled
From the Uk and have always had a bit of interest in these survival videos and camping etc. This recent situation has made me a bit more interested and i have ordered a pcp rifle, and some knives a hatchet/tool , folding saw and shovel and a few books on water filtering and edible wild food. Probably overkill but for the sake of a weeks wages i feel a lot more prepared to look after my family :P
“Why the rifle?” How about “because I’m an American! Therefore, I can! Therefore I will!
Keeps the Oregon Sasquatch at bay....
Pam PR Correct!👌👍
Well if you don't need a rifle why carry it around? Just dead weight at that point. I think that's what he meant.
Roody Tooty He could very well need it. His dogs have been attacked by coyotes in the past. I’m not sure if that video is still up. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
This is the way.
I wish I had an uncle like you to teach me how to survive. Great Vid!
“Slamming in and out for generations”
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I honestly wish this video would have been twice the length. Fantastic video. Thank you so much.
The original cut was 25 minutes, I have to cut, cut, cut. Most folks wont' click on long videos.
Wranglerstar, perhaps that is true. You’re essentially running a business. Those of us die hard Wranglerstar fans can’t ever get enough. The mechanics 2x4 workbench series was too short as well, in my opinion. But some would probably think it’s too long. Thank you for being such a positive person and influence in a world filled with negativity.
It's tough to please everyone,
2:50 wow I've literally got a Bread Knife identical to that. And Probably Sharper.
I wonder if upgrading that saw with some kerf would be viable option? With a bit of DIY might be usable. Of course it should be good from package, but if the steel is of decent quality, it still might be useful, and using it wouldn't be so tiresome afterwards. Or replacing it entirely with something that'll fit inside that axe handle. For that price it really seems to be a nice tool.
0:41 Considering all the things that the West stole from China, Indonesia, Japan and other countries via force, economic leverage and subterfuge, it strikes me as petty to complain about design theft.
Can you test a swiss military surplus hachet it is sold on sportsman guide and can be had for around 20 bucks I would like to see how that stacks up against the budget hatchets
1 minute ago. nice. Love the video's man, makes me wanna go outside and chop down a tree. It does look a whole lot like a fiskars.
Be carefull hitting ur axe in the tree and then sawing below it. My axe fell down out off the tree from the vibrations and hit my sawblade. Luckily not my arm or head.
I've seen a few of those where the poll/hammer side is broken off.
That is a major weakspot, where the hole is..
It chops pretty well aside of that.
Having an uncle like Wranglerstar would've greatly improved my quality of life.
That axe was 1 of my 1st Amazon purchases 4 yrs ago. It's stil going strong. Thx for reviewing it.
No link to this axe? I can't seem to find it.
@@Shane_Reynolds85, thank you.
lol 5:11 his face and there's a AR 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Been watching and enjoying your videos for years. Just realised that I’m not even subscribed! Subscribed now, though. Easily the number one RUclips channel that you love but never expected to. Never used an axe in my life, but I’ve spent hour after hour watching you do it 😂
I love the quiet freedom sitting in the background. (6:07)
He who loves peace must be prepared for war.
And mountain lions, apparently
I'll tell you being a guy who live in a city that reaches 50C I've developed a deep hatred for the sun too
I have a wonderful German axe, but the head has a slight wobble, only very slight. Can you show us a way to stabilise a slight wobble - without a complete change of the handle? As the bible says people were killed by axe heads flying off, and they even had an OT Law to save people from "the avenger of blood" if an axe head flew off, I am presently taping it securely for added safety.
Haven’t seen that knife in years! Beautiful.
Good humor and pace of video. Cool mounting of the branch.
Just successfully fixed norlund hatchet. Wouldn't have attempted it without all your help.
Mr. Wranglerstar, I want to say thank you for keeping a firearm in your more recent videos. After seeing what today's government is doing about the second amendment I'm happy that you and your family still believe in what our heavenly father intended for us God bless you and your family, and keep up the good work
You sound deluded
Your comments about offset saw teeth reminded me of a life story. My father and both grandfathers were all carpenters. My maternal grandfather was more like a father thaan my own father, often. I used to go on jobs with him as his helper, and have seen him use a nail set to offset the teeth on his Diston handsaw. He would hold it down on the edge of a porch with his foot, or just lay it over a hole and tap alternate teeth off center, then flip it and do the remaining teeth. Good lesson there.
"just a warning, trees will be harmed in the making of this video" That was actually hilarious idk why people aren't talking about it
I was just looking for this comment
Is there a small axe/hatchet that you would recommend keeping on a sailboat? Something that could possibly be used for defense, but useful for cutting up driftwood for camp fire on the beach.
From what I can tell you are living the most fulfilling lifestyle known to man. Seeing someone who demonstrates the value of hard work and a close family provides hope for us all.
That saw is commonly referred to as a bread knife.
I can't believe he actually had to explain why he carries a rifle with him when in the woods.
Cause it looks like an assault rifle not a hunting rifle
@@RidiswordWhat's a hunting rifle?
@@civedm Are you for real or are you trying to make a point..? I mean, just like I wouldn't bring my ol' Remington .308 in a firefight, I wouldn't take an AR-15 with an Acog, a canted red dot sight and a flashlight mounted on a DDR to hunt.. (Unless you're hunting small "pests" that you don't mind putting many holes in like hogs and wolves)
@@JohnLong. if it fires bullets/pellets/slugs, it's a hunting firearm if you use it as one
he's west coast, not very firearm friendly
I used Fisker's hatchets for years, limbing and cutting small trees...was perfect. His recommendation is on point.
Your camera placement is just as satisfying as your craftsmanship!
"Being a videorgrapher, I have developed a strong hatred for the sun"
I may be Irish, someone who works with computers all the time and not used to sunlight so I feel you on that but,
I'll be honest my inner Sunbro/Warrior of Sunlight pride is crying right now.
Honey im gonna go test this axe!
Ok did u bring the Rifle just in case?
U bet.
I liked the way you did the long branch to use for hanging your camping pot!👍
Love that knife. Someone beautiful to a simple design
The only other thing I would have liked to sing is how it would have held up if you would have thrown it as a weapon, or like we have in our state ax throwing restaurants
Dude ripped the $300 Spyderco Genzow Hatchethawk as nearly unusable, but he seems pretty pleased with this $20 Amazon hatchet. This is worth thinking about.
Used a small axe for splitting logs and kindling I used the same axe for 10yrs solid wood hand and never replaced the axe head always using a sharing stone to keep the blade good and when the handle came lose I set in a bucket of water then let it dry out never bothered with metal axes
The AR could probably saw the tree better than the actual saw.
I have the same set up I bought about 5 years ago...Mine is all black (no yellow) and has no name on it...It seems a decent tool the times I have had it in the woods...Yes the saw sux.
I love the name “yes 4 all!” haha
Could you test the browning/black label Shock N' Awe tomahawk? theyre about $60 on amazon and seem like a good solid piece.
When i was young i always wondered how they always hit the axe in the same spot
Now that im 15 ik how : *ThEY dOnt*
Hate to tell you this, but you're still young, LOL
@@Eidolon1andOnly lol
I haven't researched where the Wranglestar is camping, but I sure hope it is not out west with his campfire not having anything cleared around his ring of rocks around his fire. Danger Will Robinson!
I wanna go outside, live in the forest, build a cabin, and retaliate on the industrial revolution
Found and bought a small bearded camping hatchet with the hammer on the opposite side of the blade. No frills just a cast iron head with a wooden shaft for 10 bux at a local hardware store here. Gonna modify it to hide a flint and dryer lint inside the handle I think :) kinda like what the old ak47s used to do with their cleaning kits hiding inside the rifle stock
'Tree's will be harmed in the making of this video'
*DEMONITISED*
Good and fair review. I agree wooden handles are better for use but they’re not so good for hiding another tool inside and adding grip tape does mitigate the slipperiness. As far as the saw I didn’t see the saw teeth but I’ve put more set in some types of saws (pruning saws) and it has cured binding. My takeaway from this is for much less money than some tool sets and a little work after purchase this could be a decent tool set for emergencies.