Camp Axe Sizes

What is a boy's axe and how does it differ from a forrest axe or a hunter's axe? Moreover, what are the basic woodcraft or camp axe sizes, how do they differ from each other, and what popular axe models fall into each size category? This video reviews the axe literature and attempts to clarify these confusing questions.
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[@mrbr549]

Great info Frazier Douglass! I agree with your proposals. I think that would be an accurate way to describe different axes and their uses. In this area we use the term hand axe for the small Boy Scout axe you described. Anyway, thanks once again for sharing your knowledge Frazier.

[@moderntentcamping]

mrbr549 Thanks for your comment. I was hoping someone would watch it. And thanks for your continued support.

[@redwhiteblue7831]

I did enjoy this video on wood craft axes... your knowledge on axes exceeds anyone I know. Great tips on purchasing a new axe. I'll have to look into getting an axe. Thank you for sharing, take care Frazier D.

[@moderntentcamping]

RedWhite&Blue 78 Thanks for the kind words Jason. I always look forward to hearing from you. Take care.

[@michaelmartin5995]

Thanks for keeping this topic fresh and alive. Hanging an axe head is nearly a lost art.

[@moderntentcamping]

Michael Martin Thanks Michael. I was afraid that few people would be interested in this topic.

[@user-qi4mx4ds2m]

Very helpful thank you

[@moderntentcamping]

Hey. Thanks for the note. Don’t know if you are interested but I am currently working on another axe video comparing the Estwing campers axe 14, the Fisgars X7 & a wood handled hatchet. Hope to post it by the end of this week.

[@user-qi4mx4ds2m]

@@moderntentcamping I’ll check it out

[@harleyhawk7959]

thank you for you insight on axes Mr. Douglas. I pack a hatchet and boys axe on camping trips. they seem the right size for my uses.

[@moderntentcamping]

harley hawk That seems to be the perfect combination - at least for many famous camping writers. Thanks Harley for the comment. It’s good to hear from you.

[@MinuteontheMountain]

You put a lot of time and research into this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@moderntentcamping]

Minute on the Mountain Yes I did! This was one of the hardest videos I’ve made. I had to record several parts multiple times because I couldn’t find the right words. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Gungeek]

Great video :)

[@moderntentcamping]

Thank you. I love my axes.

[@brent1387]

Frazier...Enjoyed the video, very informative and good info in general. I recently purchased a Fiskars X25 splitting axe, but have not received it yet...I am hoping it will be great at the campsite .... Do you still use your portable tree round?

[@moderntentcamping]

Brent Griffin Hey Brent. Haven’t heard from you in a while. I still use it in my garage but haven’t taken it on a trip in some time. We have too much stuff. Old age and coved are making it hard to beet out. Thanks for commenting.