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  • where do you get wolverine????

  • Also, I want one of those. How can we do this? haha

  • lol, that dude kinda looks like Christopher Lloyd.

  • A pine telephone pole is brutally hard?

  • A Kukri Machete will beat both of those in a heartbeat and the kukri's even look cooler too!

  • I just use harbor freight's central forge axe works pretty good if you put a better edge on it yourself.

  • what a waste of a good telephone pole.....awsome axe and machete though.

  • -Sweden wiking axe ! Gogo Sweden ! just kidding its made in Sweden !

  • Nice to see that others also like the axe that I picked for my backpack.

  • Hmm, but can the wolverine hammer in tent pegs, split a log? My Husqvarna hatchet can and its sharp enough to carve with.

  • I think a better comparison would be a tomahawk verses heavy machetes like the Ontario US ARMY 1-18 (and your Wolverine). Hatchets and axes like the GBSFA are not for solo trekking on foot at all. If you have a pack animal, cart, wagon or vehicle then axes and hatchets become viable.

  • hey do you mind if I make my own Wolverine at home? I don't if you have a patent and I don't want a lawsuit

  • I'm sure Dan is a nice fella but "...what most people don't realize is, axes are the original chainsaw" @ 1:10 is the dumbest quote I've heard in a while. Really Dan? I always thought the cavemen invented chainsaws hundreds of years before the axe. And his "brutally hard" power poles are pine. Aside from that nonsense, you seem to have a pretty useful tool there in the Wolverine.

  • 1.21 JIGAWATTES!!!!!!

  • For a weapon,slash and burn zombie style id take the wolverine,to chop wood the GB all the way.

  • What do you think of this tool? i invented this recently.

    /watch?v=N3VjOQ604_4

  • Я бы офигел если бы он своим ножичком это бревно перерубил.

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  • I live in central Canada, and I've got to agree with the guy in this video, overall at least in this climate having an axe is really crucial, but your wolverine is definitely a tool I'd like to put in my pack as a back up, or not even a back up but more of an "I also have" tool

  • id pick the axe how much do they cost a bought

  • where can i get the wolverine?:)

  • Not the best demo, but its the same user.

  • Scary tool, I like it. What is the cost?

  • Ha ha ha a wolverine?? What is that?? Come on folks, learn to use an axe and thats it.. That other piece of wanna be machete is going to fail: tjeck the screws out on the handle.. Bye bye screws, and bye bye survival trip. LOL, think people. This is nonsense.

  • My fiskars is better.

  • You'll be repairing that door in no time!!!

  • Great video. The wolverine might make a better weapon but the axe is a better tool.

  • I'd choose a good ol' axe any day. There's a reason why they have been here for that much time. It works.

  • If I was using a pick up to get around I'd go with the axe but if I was backpacking the Wolverine seems much lighter and more versatile. Could hack through brush like a machete and double as a big knife.

  • @55chh I couldn't agree more. There's no replacing the GB but the Wolverine is a pretty cool tool. Thanks for watching.

  • @envirosponsible that wood would make good bow stave if it was still green neh?

  • Is this thing going to be available for sale? I have been trying to find it on some sites because I really want one but I'm thinking a may have to revert to making my own.

  • @jbollingerband the wolverine that is

  • @jbollingerband I'll be making a batch soon. I'll post a video when they're available so stay tuned. And thanks for watching.

  • well i do like the axe

  • i like the wolverine the most

  • rednecks. who uses that shit anymore

  • @joelcarb people that camp, people that practice survival/self-reliance skills, people who dont want to lug a heavy noisy chainsaw around, etc... but mostly, the people that use "this shit anymore" are the guys who ARENT sitting on thier ass inside all day.

  • Excellent test Chad.

    Well done.

  • It would be hard to gut/ skin an animal in a survival situation with an axe, and in a "72 hours" survival type situation, in a tight space would be hard to use. My vote's for the wolverine

  • just make it thicker. if the blade was as thick as the cold steel Gurkha Kukri which is 5/16ths it would be just enough weight to chop like an axe. just a thought. peace

  • Por Favor =D

  • alguien me puedes decir que madera es =D

    -

    someone can say that wood is = D

  • are you making those to sell and how much?

  • I've been building bows for a long time. I could see a definite interest from a bow making point of view. Especially the draw knife/finer control cuts that the wolverine could make. You definitely would make a bow easier in a survival situation with the wolverine.

    A freak martian makes some good points though. The fact that the axe is just a solid bit of steel and the handle is replaceable while the wolverine is not, is a big problem. If the "handle" portion metal breaks, your out of luck.

  • nice one

  • I think this is Test in inaccurate. The wolverine seems like a slash weapon, not a woodcutting tool. The axe is specifically build for chopping wood. i think you should have tested both on something that slashes as well. The wolverine does not seem like it was build for wood.

  • is the wolverine a kukri?

  • I'm weak. Can I chop wood?

  • so I must say I really like the wolverine. That would a welcome addition to my pack.

  • @Pendragon78 I'm working on making them available. I finished the smaller size now too.

  • Why is it the name wolverine? Nice vid!

  • @norkoilija I really dig the wolverine (animal).

  • @envirosponsible Who doesn't?!?

  • @envirosponsible I really dig the wolverine (superhero)

  • very impressive precision on those cuts, you look like a machine working that knive and axe

  • Man, I wish you guys hadn't chopped up those beautiful logs, but it was in the name of SCIENCE!

  • As soon as I seen the 45 degree cut I knew you knew what you were doing

  • Why would this be an improvement from a kukri, parang, machete and so on? It looks interesting but I think there are great models of knifes like this already

  • its nice to see someone who knows how to actually do a cut

  • it reminds me of the "tracker" knife only with a lot more beef to it!

  • what if you could put a removable weight to the so you get that axe effect

  • just fyi - that pole is pressure treated.. 

  • I like both tools, and own neither... I do have a wetterlings SFA which is very similar to the GB though, and as hard as the power pole seemed to be, both tools would have chopped better with it out on the ground rather than in the bed of your truck. That's where the axe has the edge (npi) most chopping is done on objects below your waist, and the angular leverage that can be applied to an axe with 2 hands is much greater. The other tool benefited greatly from the log being up at waist height,

  • Grensfars braks

    lol

  • looks like an extension of the tom brown tracker

  • There are very few people left who know how to handle an ax. This guy is pretty decent, much better than I, but not the best I've seen. He has good basic technique and a purposeful methodology. He starts by trying to chop out large chips, but he quickly realizes the wood is not chipping out. You can see that he adjusts to make smaller chips. Once he finds a width that chips out easily, he makes cuts across the mouth and comes back and chips them all out.

  • Wouldn't a large Kukri work just as good ...????

  • The wolverine looks like a copy version of the knife used in the movie ....the Hunted.... The design look very close to that knife

  • id use the bruks for trees, and the wolverine for skulls

  • Why are "experienced woodsmen" always bad with axes on YouTube? A real experienced woodsmen can swing from all the way back and hit accurately on a pole like that and do so all day long once they fall into a good pace. Go to more rural areas for such people. :)

  • where can i buy a Wolverine

  • what has the lighter weight

  • Learn how to chop, you poser! Just kidding. I bet that dude could swat a mosquito off a baby's head with a splitting maul.

  • Where I would disagree with your expert - not being an expert (actually, probably not yet qualified enough to even say that I'm an "amateur", LOL) ...

    My control re doing any kind of 'fine' work is minimal - as is probably the case with a great many people - SO, your Wolverine would be preferable. I could still use it as an axe (baton style) albeit not to build a cabin ;-), but would feel more confident about controlling it when doing other things (fine work) too! Just imho ;-).

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  • Refine it with a high carbon steel and remove the nail hole.....Id buy it. IT cut that in hafl the time compared to the axe. Its not going to be as comfortable as an axe but it would be an awesome tool and looks incredible.

  • it the wolverine any good at batoning?

  • You should let someone else test them in your videos. There is a clear bias in every video you make. You swing more vigorously when using your own tool.  You might not even realize you're doing it... shrug.

  • @twistedcross You might want to watch the video again. I asked Dan to test the Wolverine and I did the camera work.

  • where do you get the wolverine??

  • @Awesomo669 I made it.

  • They both look nice but your cutting a hardened power pole. I would like to see a comparison with a softer tree & large vines.

  • @Warsrogue Good idea, thanks for the input. I'll add it to the list.

  • Very close match in my opinion. The bruks is tried and true and irreplaceable but the wolverine shows real promise for a versatile tool.

  • its only my impression, but in my opinion i think the wolverine is to light for this kinda jobs

  • how does your Wolverine compare to say the woodsman's pal ?????

  • @TheSonofthunder7 Don't know yet. Maybe in the future I'll find out.

  • The best idea that i'v ever seen!

    If you ever want to sell those, you will have clients.

    In Europe region there is no bush ang large grass greenlands, so for hiking and outdoor it's ideal tool (cause some ideas is taken from russian machette too). One thing i could say, thicker steel in this project, more weight in front of head/machette.

    Still - lots of good work !!!

    Best regards from Poland.

  • @Qasz Excellent ideas. Thanks

  • @envirosponsible If you want to sell those in Norway, you have at least one future customer :3

  • @Qasz no bush???

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  • try a saw.....

  • 3:35 Also know as the RPG dilemma.

  • I want a medium sized Wolverine!!!

  • His indecision to choice does speak to the usability of the wolverine. He definitely said he would carry both if could. Good on you!  Make them available to purchase and I think you'll be surprised how many sell.

  • @truckpipe I'm working on it.

  • @envirosponsible Have you a website?

  • But great for killing zombies! ;)

  • Cool invention just not practical survival/camping gear. It doesn't do the job of a small camping axe, and it probably weighs more because it's all metal + the handle can't be replaced if you break it. It's not as light as machete and it seems wield-ee, something you would end up planting in your leg. And last but not least it's not a knife. The problem with creating a multi-survival tool is compromise. Your better off with a good knife and a small axe and a folding saw thrown in your pack.

  • @afreakenmartian

    I agree, youre point of view shows that you know what youre talking about.

    Reading youre comment makes me glad. The axe been around for ages, for a reason.

    You dont see lumberjacks carrying a machete ;)

  • i agree with your expert. but i think the advantage of the axe is so close to your design thats its barely on top. i can see a couple things you could do to yours to get it just as good but probably better. at the same time, the wolverine could probably be put to more use than the axe in places where clearing brush and making snares is more important than chopping trees. it depends on the survival situation... as for me, id would still take the axe but great design. the spetznas doesnt comeclose

  • Nice blade! If you started selling them, how much would they be because this seems very good quality. And you would make a LOT of money.

  • Looks like fun let's find me a telephone pole around here somewhere :p

  • You should manufacture and sell these. Nice concept and design!

  • Did that guy have an accident happen to his right hand?

  • Next time pull the wood down and start chop with axe in both of your hands. Its not a bush or bamboo.and what you holds is not machete.

  • Whats the hell he calls that woodchoping ? Did you ever chop the woods by axe ? I especially dont say that your axe is a piece of crap. Doesnt matter that his blade is sharp its too small. Tj chop the wood it must be broad and wedge type. If i were you i will be tired to death after first wood with that axe and that chopping technique you use. F...ing shame !! And the wolverine too more suit to cut small woods .bush and other. You will spend all day if you cut that piece of wood like you do.

  • great review!

  • Keep the hand you aren't using behind your back when one handed chopping and never put it near the object being chopped.

    Believe me, I know.

    I love that axe, I have one.

  • Keep the hand you aren't using behind your back when one handed chopping and never put it near the object being chopped.

    Believe me, I know.

  • why r u in a parking lot?

  • good test of your tailgate too!

  • @freeheretic111 5 months ago i was a little bitch who thought i knew it all. Sorry @envirosponsible

  • what wood is that?

  • I WOULD NOT touch the sap they put on the base of a telephone pole with a bare hand. That stuff is like pure cancer.

  • @abdieltheservant what is it made of?

  • @cekinxxx Creosote

  • AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAH This guy knows jack shit, he is a Leafs fan for fk sakes.

  • Nice! Props for putting up a video of someone with a real opinion. Clearly your guy is an expert with an axe and isn't quick to give it up!

  • Go Leafs!

  • Wow, quick work. I bet it is tougher on the wrist though.

  • "There's so many things you can do with an axe. So many things you can do."

  • who thinks the wolverine would be good for cleaning and processing a deer?

    I'm kinda wondering about it

  • @toamakuta That front portion of the blade looks just like a skinning knife right... Thats also one thing you cant do with an axe..,,,,or at least not very well.

  • hey are you selling the wolvererine? i wouldnt mind a full sized version

  • where was this

    

  • A tree saw would outcut either!

  • @troybrownrigg

    a tree saw is also only good for one thing...cross cutting. You couldn't build a four season shelter, traps, a bow, wedges, firewood, kindling, ect with something like a sawvivor.

  • @GodKronos1337 the sawvivor is an incredibly bad an inefficient saw, compared to something like a bahco laplander (not to mention the crappy construction with freaking pop rivets). check out the comparo by wranglerstar: watch?v=3I55hiyKs4g

  • WJQ-308 Shovel vs Wolverine?

  • Canada rules.

  • Excellent video. The axe has it's place of course for large structure building, i would have it along side the wolverine or large knife.

  • beautiful logs

  • this guy would freeze to death before he got any fire wood cut in a survival situation

  • @OzzAmerican well no the wood he is chopping is super hard so its more difficult

  • I've got 4 GB Axes and absolutely love them, they're the rolls royce of axes.

  • An experienced woodsman and he cant use a hatchet properly?

  • @ramusling Whats properly? Because you dont explain what he's doing wrong nor do you have a video of how to use one properly! I'm guessing your just a youtube expert.

  • Sure an axe is better for chopping a pole but your not going to skin and break down a deer with it. When weight and versatility are taken into consideration, the Wolverine would be first choice, for my kit. Good job mate.

  • @Staysharp13 ,for me the wolverine is too big to skin a deer.Much too big in fact.The axe is good for boney parts the 4inch blade knife takes care of the rest.

  • The guy that was doing the chopping was missing his index and thumb on his right hand.

  • Sk8RJOSH94: Tactical version? How can you get any more 'tactical' than this? And what is your definition of 'tactical', anyway? 

  • tagliare legna sembra fottutamente divertente

  • @oxidiana93 non è vero!

  • of course the ax is better u can put way more power behind  it

  • a survivalist isnt confident enough to work wood? pshh

  • @justyoustupid I'm here to learn.

  • @envirosponsible hay would you make me a 6 inch one if so let me no price

  • @envirosponsible shouldnt the sharpness and edge retention be variables?

  • r they for sale ???

  • For Canadians, you and Les Stroud have earned my respect. LOL... seriously, good work!

  • this was a good result for your wolferine..the woodsman guy put it just a few seconds behind his axe..and he used the axe all his life..that means your wolferine is pretty good..

  • very nice if you add a gut hook and a saw back on the forward half it would be an amazing tool

  • An honest review. Thanks. Your Wolverine did not disgrace its self by any means.

  • where could i get one of those, and how much would that run me?

  • iam sorry but u swing thAt axe like a pussie grow some balls befor you decide to wield that work of art

  • Well... I'd Still go mathete over axe, so in this case I'd vote Wolverine over axe!

  • i want one of thous wolverines pretty bad

  • where on earth did you get a telephone pole

  • @buckster2424 lol... i want to know the answer to that too

  • I'm an axe man aswell !

  • If you're going to sell these wolverines how much would the small, medium, large cost?

    Btw, very fair comparison. no biased opinions. every tool has a task that it excels at and others that it doesn't. I could see the axe being a better chopper and splitter of course but the wolverine has definitely got some versatility in it.

    Thanks-Jeff

  • This guy is an real expert!! amasing !!

  • Large knife vs. axe; Knife wins every time in the real world, especially in a survival situation. An axe uses WAY to much energy and caloric consumption not to mention fatigue on the user being nearly four times that of an adequate large survival blade.

  • wow dude, you put a nice edge on that, did you do it yourself? sometimes when im using my GB SFA, i feel like im abusing it because its such a fine piece of art.

  • great video mate.Thanks for the sharing

  • You want to see it head to head against other knives and tools? You got it. Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @envirosponsible what kind of steel did you use and cand you buy thw wolverines

  • i like your concept for the wolverine. but i can't really see it being better than an axe where an axe is called for. and it is true, to few people carry axes. i would like to see you compare the wolverine with a few big knives: Trailmaster, RTAK, Kabar Bowie...

  • Ax wins when cutting telephone poles... I rarely cut telephone poles. Mostly I look for something I can actually wield with precision and use in a variety of ways. Looks like the wolverine would meet most of my needs cutting things smaller than 5" in diameter. In fact, most of my swings are at things even smaller than that. I don’t want to lift a heavy ax head if I don’t have to.

    Thanks for the vid!

  • Thanks for the honest review!, I'm still waiting to see what comes next.....