Overall made of high quality steel and hickory handle. Edge and poll were a wreck when I bought it. I had to invest a bit of time sanding out the file groves, putting an edge on it, sanding off the paint and trimming down the handle. With all that said, I would buy another one in an instant.
Mark Valente I agree. But I would never buy another as I picked up a old plumb , slapped a handle on it and thru some TLC at the steal. This is now my backyard crafting/ toying around with wood work tool as the edge retention on the old steal is superior. Wish you the best .
It's probably the combo, on ebay there's a combo deal with this and a larger forest axe for $120, if not the seller's probably buying the combo & selling them separately for a nice profit.
@@OutsideTheBoxUS Nice! Not finding many in stock anywhere today, unfortunately. Price point is more attractive than going with a Council Tool Wood-Craft Pack Axe or Hults Bruk Aneby.
Was that oak you decided to chop with a carpenters axe? (The red oak log was justified because it was with the grain when you split it). The straight grind on them are for carving, gonna roll the edge fast if you chop on harder wood. For bushcraft or general wood working I'd definitely go for a small forest axe or give it a slight convex grind if you don't want to constantly retouch your edge. What I was really interested in was seeing the fit of the head in some close-ups. Husqvarna generally makes decent work tools, but the fit on them is not always very good and I'd definitely check it. I've had one, and it was an okay fit, but the general complaint with them is bad fit. I'd hate to have to hang a new handle because the one it comes with is poorly made. Not nagging at your video, but it's worth keeping in mind if ever plan on making a follow up video. Otherwise, I think the slow mo is a nice touch!
Have not ran into that issue with mine. For the money it is hard to beat. I own a GB and a wetterlings and the Husky keeps up...FYI all 3 are made in Sweden. Thanks for watching.
I did. Out of 4 one was acceptable for the price. Hardening was OK, but steel was still flaky and rough. It does sharpen well, but does not retain the edge as good as my other helko and wetterlings steels. Axe head shapes on all 4 were all different, so they are hand formed. Steel paint on the one I've picked is not full black but an off color with steel pits showing all over. For $50 if you'll pick out a good one it will still l head and shoulders better then Fiskars butter steel axes.
it's a good all around axe, but naturally not for splitting. The steel is to week to use the poll, and it will deform if it is used to hit other metal with. Eye wall thickness is also on the thinner side, so it will also deform. I have a Helko 1000 that I've used to wack the crap out of a splitting spade and it held up with out a mark on it, but Helko went all "meterosexual" and sell super expensive axes to guys that spend their time on grooming their beards and paying for fake mud on their range rovers.
This and a couple of other videos has convinced me to pick up one of these axes. Looks like a great Bushcraft axe that doesn't cost a fortune.
its a great tool.
I used mine often. And this small axe really gets the job done.
When using a short axe to split wood, it is advisable to kneel down. Unless you want that axe in your shin, knee or thigh. Be safe.
You can’t beat this axe.
Can do it all with it
Nice head weight 👍
Overall made of high quality steel and hickory handle. Edge and poll were a wreck when I bought it. I had to invest a bit of time sanding out the file groves, putting an edge on it, sanding off the paint and trimming down the handle. With all that said, I would buy another one in an instant.
Mark Valente I agree. But I would never buy another as I picked up a old plumb , slapped a handle on it and thru some TLC at the steal.
This is now my backyard crafting/ toying around with wood work tool as the edge retention on the old steal is superior.
Wish you the best .
Love the slow mo! Great test! It is also a good caver.
Loving the two angles!
Husqvarna hiking hatchet is great for carving ect!
I have the forest axe. Get yourself one. You'll be hewing timber like a chain saw. Awesome steel for the money
For some reason that axe is currently around $120 on Amazon. Though I know it's supposed to be around $60
It's probably the combo, on ebay there's a combo deal with this and a larger forest axe for $120, if not the seller's probably buying the combo & selling them separately for a nice profit.
Great work on video mate greetings from spain
Awesome review! Just about to pick one up .
Disc golf Chains in the background in the beginning?
Sure are.
Thanks!
How’s it holding up four years later?
Still my go to axe!
@@OutsideTheBoxUS Nice! Not finding many in stock anywhere today, unfortunately. Price point is more attractive than going with a Council Tool Wood-Craft Pack Axe or Hults Bruk Aneby.
What’s with the Turrets episode at the very end?
Good size for a pack Axe. Good job brother!!! Oh, and that was 13 chops. Hahahaha!!!
Thanks Bud! Who's counting....lol!!!
nice review
danhold1 Holdcroftski thanks!
I check a lot of woodworking handbooks. These one from woodprix are the best.
Was that oak you decided to chop with a carpenters axe? (The red oak log was justified because it was with the grain when you split it). The straight grind on them are for carving, gonna roll the edge fast if you chop on harder wood.
For bushcraft or general wood working I'd definitely go for a small forest axe or give it a slight convex grind if you don't want to constantly retouch your edge.
What I was really interested in was seeing the fit of the head in some close-ups. Husqvarna generally makes decent work tools, but the fit on them is not always very good and I'd definitely check it. I've had one, and it was an okay fit, but the general complaint with them is bad fit. I'd hate to have to hang a new handle because the one it comes with is poorly made.
Not nagging at your video, but it's worth keeping in mind if ever plan on making a follow up video.
Otherwise, I think the slow mo is a nice touch!
+Peteru Avertis thanks for your input.
Disk golf...
13 chops ;)
All those sticks and debris in your splitting area made me uncomfortable.
Steel is way to soft to be used as a real tool. Five minutes of chopping and the edge rolls. Go with Wetterlings, they use much better steel.
Have not ran into that issue with mine. For the money it is hard to beat. I own a GB and a wetterlings and the Husky keeps up...FYI all 3 are made in Sweden. Thanks for watching.
That's why I'll try getting another one to see if the one I got was not hardened properly.
I did. Out of 4 one was acceptable for the price. Hardening was OK, but steel was still flaky and rough. It does sharpen well, but does not retain the edge as good as my other helko and wetterlings steels. Axe head shapes on all 4 were all different, so they are hand formed. Steel paint on the one I've picked is not full black but an off color with steel pits showing all over.
For $50 if you'll pick out a good one it will still l head and shoulders better then Fiskars butter steel axes.
it's a good all around axe, but naturally not for splitting. The steel is to week to use the poll, and it will deform if it is used to hit other metal with. Eye wall thickness is also on the thinner side, so it will also deform. I have a Helko 1000 that I've used to wack the crap out of a splitting spade and it held up with out a mark on it, but Helko went all "meterosexual" and sell super expensive axes to guys that spend their time on grooming their beards and paying for fake mud on their range rovers.