I have seen you do some crazy stuff over the years Nutn, this was the first time I was actually worried about your safety. as much huffin and puffin as you were doing I thought you were gonna keel over right there in front of the camera. Glad to see you're 5x5 brother
Hey nutn' I'm only 14, and I haven't had the chance to get out and enjoy nature as much as I've wanted to. But when I have gotten to go out, I've almost always used an axe to down trees and split up firewood. I just started watching your videos about three months ago, and your philosophies of survival have really changed my thinking. I recently saved up my money and bought a Becker BK-9, and a Sawvivor. I cut and batoned all my firewood with them this weekend, and they worked great, thanks!
your forefathers used axes and not big ass survival knives. Come to Australia nutn and see how you fair in the aussie bush with a knife instead of an axe. hahaha... It depends on your situation and location, you are very set in your ways. and thats ok, what works for you might not be as good for someone else.
@TheKodiak72 I think this is a very fair comment because Nutn has a very personal philosophy about why/when he prefers knives over axes and you seem to instinctly understand that. -- Veri
I'm definitely not an axe expert either, but I've noticed when I use an axe that if I start the 'v' cut twice as wide as the log is thick, I can get through a log in less than 1/4 the time it would take me to do so if I start as wide as the log is thick. And that goes for large camping blades as well. It's just my two cents, but I use it regardless of the width of the logs, and, likewise, of the tool I'm using.
it's a 'splitting' axe to begin with and a pretty poor one at that. But using a splitting axe as a 'chopper' first off is gonna take more calories as that isn't it's intended purpose, and is also dangerous....I like your vids and all but this one is pretty much a poor representation of axe use.
You look like youre really just getting impatient and that is where mistakes are made, slow down your swings, breathe and let the axe do the work for you.
But fancy, I have a lot of respect for your videos. Mostly you give a fair review of a product or class of products. This review however, is a joke. To somebody who uses an ax often, you look to be an amateur. You may split wood at home but that is it. You are using a joke of an ax. Gerber axes are toys an are primarily for splitting wood not felling or lambing trees. It pisses me off that you are somebody that people listen to and then shoot down axes as something to be avoided. A hund
lol nutn..terrible axe skills..focus on your breathing more.. put your strong hand near the head when you're picking it up..conserve your calories, and take your time..it's not a race...however i do acknowledge this is an old video. maybe you're better now?
In my experience an axe (a cuting axe) is much more usefull then a survival knife and it can do feather sticks and carving just needs a good edge (you can keep an axe sharpened very easily with a diamond rod) you just need proper technique.
I'm not thrilled with the bit profile of the Fiskars/Gerber axes. I have one, and prefer an older Plumb. The greater curve to the bit provides a better cutting action. Also, if you would modify your technique, you would use less effort. Let the tool do more of the work. Slide your top hand, and you'll work it easier.
Axes were designed to concentrate a lot of force at one point in order to accomplish the task. Gravity, and therefore, weight, is the most easily accessible force, so therefore, it was common sense to design a tool that used the force of gravity to get the job done.
Anyone who thinks that an axe light enough for backpacking is a useful tool is an idiot.
THE BEST SURVIVAL TOOLS ARE THOSE TOOLS THAT ARE MADE MANUALLY BY YOURSELVE USING BLACKSMITHING TECHNICS. ALL THE OTHER TOOLS FROM THE MARKET ARE BULLSHIT.
You shouldn't hold your breath when you swing the axe. You should breath continously...like you were jogging. Also, let the axe do the work...and swing through the log.
I like your videos and respect your opinion on a lot of things. However I find the axe very useful when I've built fires. I don't cut hardwoods because they require too much effort. I cut Fir and Jackpine. In BC there are many standing clumps of trees where mature wood doesn't grow very thick but is quite long and narrow. They take little effort to cut and make great long log fires.
Hey Nutn just thought I would throw in my understanding of axes one for splitting wood and one for cutting wood the one for cutting is slim from the front the same size all the way back. The splitting axe goes from slim in the front and gets thicker towards the back which looks like what you got and so instead of cutting i think its more for splitting.IMHO but like the vid keep it up.
Hey Nutn, I totally agree with you statement about the weight of an axe on you back. In a car/pack animal camp, it would work great to cut the logs with your sawvivor then slpit with the axe. Trying to cut through a log with an axe is only good for burning off a sugar buzz.
Heavier axes (Heavier heads, anyway) have more energy behind them and tend to get the job done faster, and with a bit less effort (depending on your technique) so if weight isn't a factor, and you're strong enough; use a heavier axe.
what about a "spartan like blade" ? you know like the one king Leonidas had on the 300 movie.. can you review something like that? please please do :P
just went on our annual backpacking trip last month and i took a fiskars hatchet. i didnt end up using it on the trip but i did use it to chop wood for a bonfire. it makes quick work of firewood sized timber but the main reason i bout it was to replace my classic wooden handle hatchet. i am pleased with it and it has held its edge much better than the axe you have. it looks like ceramic. i also have the knife as it just seems so much more versitile.
lol i love nutn and i get what hes saying about weight and everything but i live in Newfoundland we don't consider axe's weight everytime i ever went hunting hiking in your axe is just as important as your rifle
i like how you say you are not anti axe when almost everything you said about it was negative. you didn't mention that an axe is made for chopping and a knife is made for cutting not chopping. also you can get better axes than that because i have gone through quite a few trees around that size and my edge only have a few chips because i hit a rock a few times.
@nutnfancy The reason axes have been touted for so long vs what you advocate is that you live in an industrial society where you can easily get blades for your saw and replace warped knives. From someone living before the industrial revolution the axe was the tool of choice because of its endurance as a tool.
Also I've seen natives in the bush who can go out with some food, a pan, a tarp, a small fixed blade and a hatchet because their knowledge and skill makes up for lack of gear.
I've used a Fiskars ax and love it. Like you said, it's very light weight and easy to swing as it's only really the head that you're moving... not a hardwood shaft. The blade size is fairly small compared to a lot of other good axes, but does the trick (a wedge is a wedge, after all).
The blade edge does suffer damage during use but, like you said, it's not really a survival tool. Having a sharpener will ensure a razor-sharp edge cuts very well.
In a survival situation, at what point would you need to do something like this? Axes are great for splitting wood, not cutting/chopping it... Gerber axes suck in my opinion. Try out a swedish gränsförs bruks, that's the stuff :D
Surprised to see the edge in such bad shape after just one tree. A quality ace should be able to handle much more than that. And it looked like it didnt just dull, but really jacked up the blade itself.
The best survival tool is a lighter. What good would it do you to cut through a tree like that with a hatchet? Answer that one...then tell me what good it would do you to cut through a tree like that without eating anything to give you the calories to do it?
This axe is made to split wood with the grain, not cut against it. I've had one for 2-3 years and it's great. Fiskars does make another one meant to cut and that one may be easier to use for this type of application. It has a narrower head and weighs less. They also make a sharpener you can run the edge through to clean it up. For splitting a lot of wood these things are great, for survival purposes I agree with you 100%. You should review the Fiskars hatchet. I would love to see that! :)
For better "economy" choke up more with your right hand as you pull the axe over your shoulder then slide it back down to the bottom of the handle where your left hand is before you begin your swing. Also try to keep the blade off the ground because it only takes a couple little rocks to ding up the blade when that thing is coming down hard. My dad would put branches on the ground under the notch he was cutting to catch the axe in case he missed the tree.
in a survival situation, why are you going to be cutting something that big? also for $30 more you can buy a wetterlings 19" hand forged axe that is non coated and carbon steel so it could be used to throw sparks off of a ferro rod or rock (flint, chirt, etc.)
These older videos really show how much better physical shape Nutn is in these days... Did he get in shape just by hiking/outings and stuff, or did he hit the gym and change diet etc?? Just curious, cause I'm looking to get back in shape soon too. Thanks!
I used to think Gerber was great quality, I had a bunch of their knives. But after buying a kershaw I changed my opinion. The metal Gerber uses in their blades is kinda junk. I have a knife that looks like your axe here. My kershaw holds up much better! I also have the same type axe you have here, but its made by Fiskars. I love it, and the blade has never chipped or had the edge roll over like your Gerber. Just my 2 cents on you vid. Keep up the good work and stop letting the haters get to you
I agree that your possitioning puts you at a disadvantage yet I grew up using a old heavy lumber axe to chop firewood and your technique is a HIGH energy teqnique if you slide your hand to just bellow the head to lift it and on the down swing bring your hands together at the base the axe does most of the work for you. However THE best survival tool is your own mind in My oppinion
@survivealist She is, but she has had two surgeries on her legs that she is healing from now and we hope that she will continue to be active like she was in this video. -- Veri
I see this a pretty old video, but, I wanted to put my two cents worth in. There are better axes out there and a little skill with a good edge would have made the job easier. I'm not trying to insult you--- Most , (nearly all folks) do not quite get the best swing without alot of practice. The ax does most of the work , . Try a Weterling and a sharp edge you will see the difference. It can be a very useful tool. Your right though--not a good back pack item.
The axe should be heavy for it to get power when you chop with it, if the head would be light weight it would not have as much power as a heavier axe.
umm .. it's a good axe, yes. specially designed for SPLITTING logs. Name says it all, dont it? To make a cross cut like that you would want a long, narrow, slim axehead. for the kind of work you are tryng to do, that is probably the worst choice of axe possible. an axe like this belongs at your cabin or in your garden shed, period. just my 2 cents.
For bushcraft i have a small mustad axe that i put a somewhat longer than standard handle on. served me well for 40 years now.
maybe one safety advice. don't ever swing from the side, like you did here. really really bad thing to do. you mentioned the risks of using an axt. just swing from above your head or shoulder
K, say a Sawvivor is in your bag (for large-bore wood), at what stage would you say your blade load-out would cover the other 'essentials'. At the mo', I'm planning a bog-standard Mora Clipper, a med./heavy fixed (Ontario SP43) and a Cold Steel Trail Tomahawk. Value vs. performance being always a consideration, what's missing? Your vids are a valuable reference BTW. Tx.
If we are talking survival situation I would prefer a hand axe anyways, more mobile, less weight, does the same thing a bigger axe can do (for that situation), can be used or thrown as a weapon as well.
"Gerber one of the best axes out there"? You mean one of the worse. There are other good axes out there. And people stop fighting. Some people prefer axe some don't. A matter of choice. An axe can be a usefull tool. Of course if you have to travel light and you have no food you leave the axe. As long as you have food and feel strong enought to carry an axe you take it, very very usefull tool. A saw is also very good tool but breakable. in survival situation hmmmm??
the handle is light but the head of the axe is heavy and they do pretty good if you going to use it on pine so and its hard to sharpen but it does good
@red0ubtable The first amendment has NOTHING to do with what you can write/express on someone else's channel on YouTube. You can't come in my livingroom and ramble off at the mouth either. Do a little homework and TRY to understand what you are talking about. YouTube is a PRIVATE enterprise...not a public park. You signed up and when you did, you agreed to terms of service. -- Veri
@nutnfancy You got that propaganda down pat like a good socialist. I like the way you tried to make my respectful opinion into "rambling off at the mouth" If just this little channel monitor job has made you into darth vader I hope you never get any position with more power, you may try to torture and kill people. PS: I didnt know your living room was open to the entire world like the internet. Do you censor your guests in your home as to their opinions? (it was YOUR analogy)
@red0ubtable Wander off like a good little idiot and give your speeches elsewhere. And yes, if a crazy came into my livingroom and starting amping up, he would be asked to leave. Just like you. -- Veri
@nutnfancy hey just annoy this idiot, making philosophical arguments for no reason on youtube. just another duch thats lookin for a fight. annoy him, dont entertain them, else they will keep on blabbering about amendment right.
@red0ubtable hey bro chill out man. we just here to watch vids maaaan. your hippie philosophy, now go. we are here on youtube to watch videos as we like, not to troll.
@nutnfancy red0utable is a class act Troll. he and another came to my channel about 5 months ago with their little words of wisdom and got shot down rudely by me.. now I find they are on a friends channel mouthing off about me and showing their true character and personality. They dont seem to get that Youtube gave them a channel to speak their mind. they have nothing to say. coming to our channels and talking junk is all they are capable of.
I always heard that alaskans say a axe is a must have for backwoods survival, I go deep woods I carry a axe besides for wood it also is good for self defence
why take a spitting axe? most of the chopping in a survival situation will be cutting, not splitting. a little camping / hatchet axe that is sharp will be more use
your right to left strokes on the log were very good, but the left to right strokes were kind of ineffective,I find it better to switch hand positions and stature on the axe for left-right strokes, but you're right, a good, large survival knife will do the job far better than a good axe (I like bowie knives, but that's just me), knives have a finer cut angle and can be made sharper ans will hold the edge better because they don't need to be as flexible as an axe needs to be.
one more thing, in a survival situation you wouldn't tackle a huge downed tree like that, you would go after a much smaller log, and then you could chew through the log with an axe like nothing, in fact more energy efficient thank working a log with a large knife.
for more axe safety, watch a few ray mears videos. depending on the length of the axe handle, going down on a knee actually makes swinging a large axe safer, if you miss the target the head hits the ground. In a survival situation that could be a life and death matter. Good videos as always.
cold steel,spetsnaz shovel;it is a shovel,an axe and a weapon.sambo uses the shovel in their throws.it is light weight and an alll in 1 survival tool.
I think that was a poor grind on the axe, yeah it makes good performance to start with, but at the end it does not hold an edge well, try a steeper angle on it, I always find this harder to decide upon when it comes to axes. Knifes are somewhat simpler when it comes to deciding on grind angle. As you will always head towards shallower angles depending just a little bit on the blade quality of course.
Dude I'll tell you what. Not to be rude or anything. My grandpa has very old axes that were used before chainswas were invented. Sometimes I'll use the axes to clear trees that are very thick in diameter. Those damn bitches are heavy like a range from 4lbs-10lbs.
For smaller logs, i like the pocket chainsaws you may have seen floating around of late... As far as axes and blades go, I would recommend a fiskers brush/hooked axe. Light weight, long handle, very accurate. I recommend using shin and knee guards though.
The brush axe is an incredibly efficient cutting tool, and weapon for that matter. it can go through any branch less then an inch in width in 2 to 3 swipes, and this assuming the blade is dull and the user is not proficient in it's operation.
nutn, no offense man, but you don't anything about swinging that axe. I swing them everyday and honestly can say you're assessing a few things wrongly. As a SURVIVAL meaning (oh shit things went badly and now I don't know where in gods name I am or what to do) an axe is a primo tool. It can chop, split, shave tinder, sharpen sticks, and double as one of the most timeless and effective weapons known to man. Also an axe can handle and deal with the stresses that will break even the best knife.
I have a little hatchet I always carry (400g without sheath, 445g with sheath, 11inches long) and it chops better than any mid-sized axe I ever chopped with (I used 5-6 in my life). I don't understand your axe is as damaged after cutting only 1 log. I used some other axes about this size, and I could cut much more without the edge becoming so damaged. The hatchet itself is a Yukon Gear Outdoors Hatchet. I hope you review it, but I will myself.
don't sweat the people who know little to none. I would like to see an estwing axe review... if you haven't already done one. You do good stuff! Keep it up!
No offense Nutn but you used the completely wrong axe for the job the keys in the name of the axe it was a splitting axe youd need a felling axe for that job
I wish he had covered splitting. Its true that axes are not great for cross-cutting when compared to a saw. But splitting is another story. I can split 1 or 2 inch logs with my Mora and a nearby log (many feel this is safer than swinging an ax anyways). But anything larger, and you need an ax. I am currently experimenting with a Cold Steel tomahawk to see if can have something lighter weight, but still give me the power to split. I would say mixed results so far.
I completely agree with your description nutfancy. For all the axe-lovers here... I ask this... Is it a co-incidence many tribes across the world, from Africa, South America, North America, and Asia, all favor large knives as tools over axes?
The info is really complete, including the wear on the blade- very few of us are army rangers or in a+ shape -this is what we (not fantasy Jeramiah Johnson) need to know..
I agree that to use axe u need much more energy than any other tool but to be honest: who in survival situation would cut so big trees and if - for what? Palisade around shelter? ;)
IMHO fixed knife + not big hatchet are still the best option.
I wouldn't recommend that anyone in a survival situation cut a tree that large in half, unless you plan on building a log cabin, there's no reason to do such a thing.
The way I look at it is an axe saves time, a knife saves calories. So it really does depend on your situation, whether you need speed or endurance. But in my opinion, most unexpected (ie: getting lost) survival situations need endurance, so I tend to travel light. And that is why I like your reviews; you focus on the weight!
an axe is one item, if you lose either your knife or saw you'll be scoobed. I have a 1.1-2lb wetterlings[dot]se ax attachable to the back of a bookbag sized pack.
@nutnfancy Good video; I would probably be in agreement with you on the Gerber axe (I haven't tried it), but the main critique I would make is to not use synthetic handled axes. People like the new technology but in my experience they are always heavier and the distribution of weight isn't as forward as it could be with wooden handles, which takes away from the chopping power. Also, the wooden handles are easier to replace if needed. Keep the axe SHARP and technique is definitely key.
i would criticize but i've tried chopping trees its so tedious, also that tree fallen tree is pretty fresh fallen, meaning its rather wet and harder to cut through over a cured log
A correctly profiled felling axe with half the handle length and weight would still be twice as good as that splitting axe with a crappy profile for an axe.
I think you should reassess axes (seeing as this is an older video now). But do it with a FELLING AXE! A felling axe type head will simply be the most versatile for bush use anyway. I like your videos, and I like it when you take the time to reassess things. I think you sold your audience short on this video, by using the wrong axe for the job. That head is wedge shaped and not meant to crosscut a tree, but rather pry open the fibers of the wood running with the grain.
hehe, it took you so much time to get the last bit of that log ; ) nice video btw! like always man! : ) oh man, what a bad edge, that such a let down; such a shame : (
dextro2410 is right he was straight muscleing that axe, you have to use centripetal force to be at all efficient with an axe, anything else is just a waste of energy. Source:: I used to live in tennessee and we had a wood burning stove for winters.
i really dont like seeing so many negative things in the top comments please dont waste your time on these obviously closed minded people and put more useful comments like other product that have worked well too (= please veri i know your time is valuable
I own a fiskars axe and hatchet dont hit rocks or ground with this it will kill the edge. The main thing about these lightweight tools is the edge. theyr very sharp so use caution.
I have seen you do some crazy stuff over the years Nutn, this was the first time I was actually worried about your safety. as much huffin and puffin as you were doing I thought you were gonna keel over right there in front of the camera. Glad to see you're 5x5 brother
blinky23456 1 week ago
Estwing 26" Steel Camper's Axe is far better. about 4 pounds.
IWASGIJOE 1 week ago
Try a cold steel trail boss. 2.5 pounds, 4.5 inch cutting edge and 23" long
macstmanj3 1 week ago
Try a cold steel trail boss. ,Z
macstmanj3 1 week ago
For survival would you recomand the fiskars X5 or the X7?
greedings from Italy =))
batman4912 1 week ago
ya dude, im on the pack saw/bk7 train, but the log bein off the ground was major disadvantage cutting your swings in half! good video tho man!
jerksauce81 1 week ago
Axes are good for staying in shape around the house or cabin :)
NathanFourString 1 week ago
Hey nutn' I'm only 14, and I haven't had the chance to get out and enjoy nature as much as I've wanted to. But when I have gotten to go out, I've almost always used an axe to down trees and split up firewood. I just started watching your videos about three months ago, and your philosophies of survival have really changed my thinking. I recently saved up my money and bought a Becker BK-9, and a Sawvivor. I cut and batoned all my firewood with them this weekend, and they worked great, thanks!
Tacmarksman 1 week ago
your forefathers used axes and not big ass survival knives. Come to Australia nutn and see how you fair in the aussie bush with a knife instead of an axe. hahaha... It depends on your situation and location, you are very set in your ways. and thats ok, what works for you might not be as good for someone else.
TheKodiak72 2 weeks ago 3
@TheKodiak72 I think this is a very fair comment because Nutn has a very personal philosophy about why/when he prefers knives over axes and you seem to instinctly understand that. -- Veri
nutnfancy 1 week ago
*firefighters advice* when you swing the axe don't bring it higher than your head, and try to keep a wider grip for better control.
italianbroker1 2 weeks ago
Nutn, nice axe but your stance is off if you missed the tree you would have hit your shins, and got broken and cut up man, stay safe brotha :D
alexmini123 2 weeks ago
The axe is a bushcraft tool, not a survival tool.
skaterdude10001 2 weeks ago
I'm definitely not an axe expert either, but I've noticed when I use an axe that if I start the 'v' cut twice as wide as the log is thick, I can get through a log in less than 1/4 the time it would take me to do so if I start as wide as the log is thick. And that goes for large camping blades as well. It's just my two cents, but I use it regardless of the width of the logs, and, likewise, of the tool I'm using.
photos4hmnty88 2 weeks ago
i have seen a man in alaska make a whole timber lodge house with an axe u cant do that with a knife!
if u got the skills of course!
frips1000 2 weeks ago
The best zombie survival tool. Trust me.
DArkMetalFromHell 2 weeks ago
awsome workout
bowandarow12 2 weeks ago
it's a 'splitting' axe to begin with and a pretty poor one at that. But using a splitting axe as a 'chopper' first off is gonna take more calories as that isn't it's intended purpose, and is also dangerous....I like your vids and all but this one is pretty much a poor representation of axe use.
Stick to ragging the Tom Brown Tracker
econnofoot 2 weeks ago
Fiskars makes a sharpener for it , take your time when swinging, like previously said.. Great tips - I appreciate them.
dbest1a 3 weeks ago
oh yeah, i split wood with a maul...weight is like 25 lbs haha all metal, damn beast tho, chops those bad boys quick
TheXJthatCould 3 weeks ago
i was like damn that looks like a Fiskars axe, then i remembered that Fiskars owns Gerber. waytogo Finland \o/
EURuger 3 weeks ago
92+ swings later and he's done
ogle94 3 weeks ago
Axe is good but u need more practice!
Andonovmil 3 weeks ago 2
You look like youre really just getting impatient and that is where mistakes are made, slow down your swings, breathe and let the axe do the work for you.
justyoustupid 3 weeks ago
i think the steel is 1055 carbon.
longboarders1 3 weeks ago
Looks like a good workout :). In a survival situation, that large a caloric expenditure is not ideal.
rangermonk 3 weeks ago
You may have used a lot of energy but hey, you don't need to light a fire now :-)
RubberRivet 3 weeks ago
I like his dog...
AndreiGrozeaCS 3 weeks ago
But fancy, I have a lot of respect for your videos. Mostly you give a fair review of a product or class of products. This review however, is a joke. To somebody who uses an ax often, you look to be an amateur. You may split wood at home but that is it. You are using a joke of an ax. Gerber axes are toys an are primarily for splitting wood not felling or lambing trees. It pisses me off that you are somebody that people listen to and then shoot down axes as something to be avoided. A hund
wanderingjeep 3 weeks ago
lol nutn..terrible axe skills..focus on your breathing more.. put your strong hand near the head when you're picking it up..conserve your calories, and take your time..it's not a race...however i do acknowledge this is an old video. maybe you're better now?
turbofister5000 3 weeks ago
Of you ara chopping wood use à chopping-axe . Not à splitting-axe
Zemdamorian 3 weeks ago
that is a splitting axe ...
In my experience an axe (a cuting axe) is much more usefull then a survival knife and it can do feather sticks and carving just needs a good edge (you can keep an axe sharpened very easily with a diamond rod) you just need proper technique.
Yawneth 3 weeks ago
I'm not thrilled with the bit profile of the Fiskars/Gerber axes. I have one, and prefer an older Plumb. The greater curve to the bit provides a better cutting action. Also, if you would modify your technique, you would use less effort. Let the tool do more of the work. Slide your top hand, and you'll work it easier.
SteveB357 3 weeks ago
A splitting axe is for splitting.
A felling axe is far better suited for this kind of work.
Missdirected blows and especially hitting the ground will quickly burr the edge.
Work with a log underneath for some protection and safety.
No offence intended but your technique is very poor - unbalanced, poor concentration, inefficient action and use of grip etc.
Experience of how to use a tool efficiently and safely is an important point for anyone.
MaxSafeheaD 4 weeks ago
Axes were designed to concentrate a lot of force at one point in order to accomplish the task. Gravity, and therefore, weight, is the most easily accessible force, so therefore, it was common sense to design a tool that used the force of gravity to get the job done.
Anyone who thinks that an axe light enough for backpacking is a useful tool is an idiot.
SamHagagaga 1 month ago
THE BEST SURVIVAL TOOLS ARE THOSE TOOLS THAT ARE MADE MANUALLY BY YOURSELVE USING BLACKSMITHING TECHNICS. ALL THE OTHER TOOLS FROM THE MARKET ARE BULLSHIT.
MrElmataviejas 1 month ago
looks like you're making short work of that tree to me. good job.
prometheus19799791 1 month ago
Heavy ax works better. Also, you should breath through the swings...not hold your breath. Swing through the log.
sxj016 1 month ago
You shouldn't hold your breath when you swing the axe. You should breath continously...like you were jogging. Also, let the axe do the work...and swing through the log.
sxj016 1 month ago
Still waiting for you to admit you were wrong in this video.
EthanJM 1 month ago
I like your videos and respect your opinion on a lot of things. However I find the axe very useful when I've built fires. I don't cut hardwoods because they require too much effort. I cut Fir and Jackpine. In BC there are many standing clumps of trees where mature wood doesn't grow very thick but is quite long and narrow. They take little effort to cut and make great long log fires.
BigDumbJerk 1 month ago
as far as i know your not spouse to swing an axe like a bat
MichaelDice89 1 month ago
Agreed that Axes are more of a camping tool than a survivalist tool.
frankgon4 1 month ago
"and it is *axecellent*"
:D
aopdjasldksa 1 month ago
I think a good small axe has more uses than a small saw.
JACMAN02 1 month ago
stick to the saw city boy lol
lakinl86 1 month ago 33
Hey Nutn just thought I would throw in my understanding of axes one for splitting wood and one for cutting wood the one for cutting is slim from the front the same size all the way back. The splitting axe goes from slim in the front and gets thicker towards the back which looks like what you got and so instead of cutting i think its more for splitting.IMHO but like the vid keep it up.
1MFoxbbfbag 1 month ago 8
its the most versitile
dexterlexter123 1 month ago
I guess it depends on your environment, but it is hard to beat a good $5 machete in most of the world.
averageiowaguy 1 month ago
Hey Nutn, I totally agree with you statement about the weight of an axe on you back. In a car/pack animal camp, it would work great to cut the logs with your sawvivor then slpit with the axe. Trying to cut through a log with an axe is only good for burning off a sugar buzz.
ITSA556 1 month ago
Heavier axes (Heavier heads, anyway) have more energy behind them and tend to get the job done faster, and with a bit less effort (depending on your technique) so if weight isn't a factor, and you're strong enough; use a heavier axe.
zxman162 1 month ago
what about a "spartan like blade" ? you know like the one king Leonidas had on the 300 movie.. can you review something like that? please please do :P
Zaidmolina 1 month ago
You look tense. Don't try to muscle the axe. Relax and let swing it out wider. Get the head moving faster and let the momentum do the work.
devastateurface 1 month ago
just went on our annual backpacking trip last month and i took a fiskars hatchet. i didnt end up using it on the trip but i did use it to chop wood for a bonfire. it makes quick work of firewood sized timber but the main reason i bout it was to replace my classic wooden handle hatchet. i am pleased with it and it has held its edge much better than the axe you have. it looks like ceramic. i also have the knife as it just seems so much more versitile.
cletus8269 1 month ago
a looping action when swinging an axe will save lots of energy. let gravity do the work. work smart not hard.
captainkaos131313 1 month ago
lol i love nutn and i get what hes saying about weight and everything but i live in Newfoundland we don't consider axe's weight everytime i ever went hunting hiking in your axe is just as important as your rifle
xxdmansxx 1 month ago
i like how you say you are not anti axe when almost everything you said about it was negative. you didn't mention that an axe is made for chopping and a knife is made for cutting not chopping. also you can get better axes than that because i have gone through quite a few trees around that size and my edge only have a few chips because i hit a rock a few times.
awesomeseekerdude999 1 month ago
key to axe nutn, let it work for YOU. looks like you're straining, don't hurt yourself sir!
jackalopejacky 1 month ago 3
Keeping it real
MrDaltonater 1 month ago
@nutnfancy The reason axes have been touted for so long vs what you advocate is that you live in an industrial society where you can easily get blades for your saw and replace warped knives. From someone living before the industrial revolution the axe was the tool of choice because of its endurance as a tool.
Also I've seen natives in the bush who can go out with some food, a pan, a tarp, a small fixed blade and a hatchet because their knowledge and skill makes up for lack of gear.
chushinryoku 1 month ago
I wish they would make a super light axe out of carbon nanotubes.
PlatoClause 1 month ago
I've used a Fiskars ax and love it. Like you said, it's very light weight and easy to swing as it's only really the head that you're moving... not a hardwood shaft. The blade size is fairly small compared to a lot of other good axes, but does the trick (a wedge is a wedge, after all).
The blade edge does suffer damage during use but, like you said, it's not really a survival tool. Having a sharpener will ensure a razor-sharp edge cuts very well.
TofuRealName 1 month ago
One good thing about an axe is that it won't bind in wood.
CorellianQueen 1 month ago
In a survival situation, at what point would you need to do something like this? Axes are great for splitting wood, not cutting/chopping it... Gerber axes suck in my opinion. Try out a swedish gränsförs bruks, that's the stuff :D
superbjorn 1 month ago
Wow that tree looked as if it was so much more further away from him then it really was...
Theshooter1614 1 month ago
pick a smaller one next time
Rhino10e 1 month ago
Nutn' you've gotten pretty famous here, I remember back when you had 1k views on average for each vid.
FactoryClosure 1 month ago
Surprised to see the edge in such bad shape after just one tree. A quality ace should be able to handle much more than that. And it looked like it didnt just dull, but really jacked up the blade itself.
Rogun987 1 month ago
The best survival tool is a lighter. What good would it do you to cut through a tree like that with a hatchet? Answer that one...then tell me what good it would do you to cut through a tree like that without eating anything to give you the calories to do it?
XoomOxify 1 month ago
wish my pitbull would be off lead she dosent listen in the woods too too many things going on good stuff
djstevesupreme 1 month ago
This axe is made to split wood with the grain, not cut against it. I've had one for 2-3 years and it's great. Fiskars does make another one meant to cut and that one may be easier to use for this type of application. It has a narrower head and weighs less. They also make a sharpener you can run the edge through to clean it up. For splitting a lot of wood these things are great, for survival purposes I agree with you 100%. You should review the Fiskars hatchet. I would love to see that! :)
tec498 1 month ago
For better "economy" choke up more with your right hand as you pull the axe over your shoulder then slide it back down to the bottom of the handle where your left hand is before you begin your swing. Also try to keep the blade off the ground because it only takes a couple little rocks to ding up the blade when that thing is coming down hard. My dad would put branches on the ground under the notch he was cutting to catch the axe in case he missed the tree.
2 cents from an inexperienced axe user.
s11033 1 month ago
I have a question, have you tired the RMJ tactical tomahawk, I know there expensive but I think that you would really respect their quality and uses.
theslamminsammon 1 month ago
Wow, nice axe. I have a Gerber knife and they are exceptional quality.
sunbaskingman 1 month ago
Nice Axe, ive got the smaller one what a saw stowed in the handle. great camping axe. nice vid nutn.
rouldph 1 month ago
in a survival situation, why are you going to be cutting something that big? also for $30 more you can buy a wetterlings 19" hand forged axe that is non coated and carbon steel so it could be used to throw sparks off of a ferro rod or rock (flint, chirt, etc.)
canonbomb00 1 month ago
sure it takes up a ton of energy, but its fun!!!!
asianinvasion117 1 month ago
These older videos really show how much better physical shape Nutn is in these days... Did he get in shape just by hiking/outings and stuff, or did he hit the gym and change diet etc?? Just curious, cause I'm looking to get back in shape soon too. Thanks!
spliceberry101 1 month ago
I used to think Gerber was great quality, I had a bunch of their knives. But after buying a kershaw I changed my opinion. The metal Gerber uses in their blades is kinda junk. I have a knife that looks like your axe here. My kershaw holds up much better! I also have the same type axe you have here, but its made by Fiskars. I love it, and the blade has never chipped or had the edge roll over like your Gerber. Just my 2 cents on you vid. Keep up the good work and stop letting the haters get to you
runeski74 1 month ago
the fiskars X10 is the perfect compromise between weight and functionality
i love it in the "sand version"♥♥
and i have it too
Homer94xXx 1 month ago
I agree that your possitioning puts you at a disadvantage yet I grew up using a old heavy lumber axe to chop firewood and your technique is a HIGH energy teqnique if you slide your hand to just bellow the head to lift it and on the down swing bring your hands together at the base the axe does most of the work for you. However THE best survival tool is your own mind in My oppinion
OriginalOwner777 1 month ago
UM AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT THAT THE TREE WAS RELAY BIG AND THEN IT WAS LIKE 4 INCHES AROUND
tehrealnerfuzi 1 month ago
"Im Chuck Norris and i aprove this game" lol
crazyanimal187 1 month ago
Good Form
iJacckkfrost 1 month ago
How old is Allie?
survivealist 1 month ago
@survivealist I think she is about 7 or 8 now. - Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 1 month ago
@nutnfancy She seems very active for her age.
survivealist 1 month ago
@survivealist She is, but she has had two surgeries on her legs that she is healing from now and we hope that she will continue to be active like she was in this video. -- Veri
nutnfancy 1 month ago
@nutnfancy I hope for the best.
survivealist 1 month ago
@survivealist Thank you so much! She is doing very well so far.. -- Veri
nutnfancy 1 month ago 5
I see this a pretty old video, but, I wanted to put my two cents worth in. There are better axes out there and a little skill with a good edge would have made the job easier. I'm not trying to insult you--- Most , (nearly all folks) do not quite get the best swing without alot of practice. The ax does most of the work , . Try a Weterling and a sharp edge you will see the difference. It can be a very useful tool. Your right though--not a good back pack item.
gdogman100 1 month ago
Unexperienced, but I feel I'd lean toward an Ontario sp52 or the likes and a sawvivor instead of an axe.
chestertheman1 1 month ago
Veri, you're the best. Also this is a pretty good video, I've been looking around for some axe vs. knives pros and cons.
BabyStomperKawaii 1 month ago
LOL to see nutnfancy without mustache :D
mrjodoe 1 month ago
The axe should be heavy for it to get power when you chop with it, if the head would be light weight it would not have as much power as a heavier axe.
NorthSurvival 1 month ago
did you cut that tree down for this demo? it looks pretty green.
michaeldepp85 1 month ago
nice
MeanMagikarp 1 month ago
All through Boy Scouts, I never liked the ax. I preferred the hatchet or folding saw
nreedbuffalo 1 month ago
why would you need to chop something that large anyways? I hardly ever do.. and I live up north. Also, I do carry a 4lbs ax ( 2lbs head)
trevor6744 1 month ago
umm .. it's a good axe, yes. specially designed for SPLITTING logs. Name says it all, dont it? To make a cross cut like that you would want a long, narrow, slim axehead. for the kind of work you are tryng to do, that is probably the worst choice of axe possible. an axe like this belongs at your cabin or in your garden shed, period. just my 2 cents.
For bushcraft i have a small mustad axe that i put a somewhat longer than standard handle on. served me well for 40 years now.
bgbendiksen 1 month ago
maybe one safety advice. don't ever swing from the side, like you did here. really really bad thing to do. you mentioned the risks of using an axt. just swing from above your head or shoulder
swunt10 1 month ago
you were taking a lot of bad shots im not being an ass im just saying but the blade should be pretty good after a cupple logs
devanstortz 2 months ago
hey brother, have you got any videos on parangs?
Tankinator1000 2 months ago
K, say a Sawvivor is in your bag (for large-bore wood), at what stage would you say your blade load-out would cover the other 'essentials'. At the mo', I'm planning a bog-standard Mora Clipper, a med./heavy fixed (Ontario SP43) and a Cold Steel Trail Tomahawk. Value vs. performance being always a consideration, what's missing? Your vids are a valuable reference BTW. Tx.
Original50 2 months ago
If we are talking survival situation I would prefer a hand axe anyways, more mobile, less weight, does the same thing a bigger axe can do (for that situation), can be used or thrown as a weapon as well.
cesmith777 2 months ago
damn it if only he was Chuck Norris that log would have been delt with just by looking at it
mitchell1535 2 months ago
Why plastic handle? Is that to reduce weight?
Felscor 2 months ago
@Felscor ,the 'plastic' handles are actualy tougher than the wooden ones.
And yeah they are very light.All the weight is in the 'head'.
Axes all the way for chopping wood.Kinetic energy BOOM
555Nato 2 months ago
"Gerber one of the best axes out there"? You mean one of the worse. There are other good axes out there. And people stop fighting. Some people prefer axe some don't. A matter of choice. An axe can be a usefull tool. Of course if you have to travel light and you have no food you leave the axe. As long as you have food and feel strong enought to carry an axe you take it, very very usefull tool. A saw is also very good tool but breakable. in survival situation hmmmm??
nitroflesh 2 months ago 2
is your dogs name Diogenes?
Livingdeadsavior 2 months ago
for backpacking= tomahawk. for car camping = hatchet. for the cabin = axe. For impressing your poser buds = bug ass "survival knife" !
angryagain68 2 months ago
the handle is light but the head of the axe is heavy and they do pretty good if you going to use it on pine so and its hard to sharpen but it does good
blitzen1801 2 months ago
cool dog
chicago6584 3 months ago
Axe is always the best choice if you're a Viking.
POWohnomypants 3 months ago 8
RULE #1 for survival is DONT GET HURT. Axe = hurt. A cut, a chopped toe or bruised shin, BLISTERS. Try a pocket saw.
greenbeetlegear 3 months ago
comment pending approval? nice to see you dont believe in the bill of rights.
red0ubtable 3 months ago
@red0ubtable Nice to see you are clueless about them. -- Veri
nutnfancy 3 months ago 15
@nutnfancy SAYS Veri, THE 1ST AMENDMENT CENSOR CZAR. (comment pending approval)
red0ubtable 3 months ago
@red0ubtable The first amendment has NOTHING to do with what you can write/express on someone else's channel on YouTube. You can't come in my livingroom and ramble off at the mouth either. Do a little homework and TRY to understand what you are talking about. YouTube is a PRIVATE enterprise...not a public park. You signed up and when you did, you agreed to terms of service. -- Veri
nutnfancy 3 months ago 39
@nutnfancy You got that propaganda down pat like a good socialist. I like the way you tried to make my respectful opinion into "rambling off at the mouth" If just this little channel monitor job has made you into darth vader I hope you never get any position with more power, you may try to torture and kill people. PS: I didnt know your living room was open to the entire world like the internet. Do you censor your guests in your home as to their opinions? (it was YOUR analogy)
red0ubtable 3 months ago 3
@red0ubtable Wander off like a good little idiot and give your speeches elsewhere. And yes, if a crazy came into my livingroom and starting amping up, he would be asked to leave. Just like you. -- Veri
nutnfancy 3 months ago 8
@nutnfancy hey just annoy this idiot, making philosophical arguments for no reason on youtube. just another duch thats lookin for a fight. annoy him, dont entertain them, else they will keep on blabbering about amendment right.
chrisdeli7158 2 months ago
@red0ubtable how about this dick, you shut the fuck up watch the video and enjoy please and thank you idiot,
hellobitch1000 2 months ago
@hellobitch1000 hahahahahahahaha
Tankinator1000 2 months ago
@red0ubtable hey bro chill out man. we just here to watch vids maaaan. your hippie philosophy, now go. we are here on youtube to watch videos as we like, not to troll.
chrisdeli7158 2 months ago
@red0ubtable lol are you serious?
UnReaL441 1 month ago
@nutnfancy red0utable is a class act Troll. he and another came to my channel about 5 months ago with their little words of wisdom and got shot down rudely by me.. now I find they are on a friends channel mouthing off about me and showing their true character and personality. They dont seem to get that Youtube gave them a channel to speak their mind. they have nothing to say. coming to our channels and talking junk is all they are capable of.
knivesandstuff 2 months ago
@red0ubtable your an idiot
IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13 2 months ago
I always heard that alaskans say a axe is a must have for backwoods survival, I go deep woods I carry a axe besides for wood it also is good for self defence
whereskim89 3 months ago
why take a spitting axe? most of the chopping in a survival situation will be cutting, not splitting. a little camping / hatchet axe that is sharp will be more use
HedgehogChopper 3 months ago
your right to left strokes on the log were very good, but the left to right strokes were kind of ineffective,I find it better to switch hand positions and stature on the axe for left-right strokes, but you're right, a good, large survival knife will do the job far better than a good axe (I like bowie knives, but that's just me), knives have a finer cut angle and can be made sharper ans will hold the edge better because they don't need to be as flexible as an axe needs to be.
MrPdante 3 months ago
one more thing, in a survival situation you wouldn't tackle a huge downed tree like that, you would go after a much smaller log, and then you could chew through the log with an axe like nothing, in fact more energy efficient thank working a log with a large knife.
scottiblasto 3 months ago
for more axe safety, watch a few ray mears videos. depending on the length of the axe handle, going down on a knee actually makes swinging a large axe safer, if you miss the target the head hits the ground. In a survival situation that could be a life and death matter. Good videos as always.
scottiblasto 3 months ago
cold steel,spetsnaz shovel;it is a shovel,an axe and a weapon.sambo uses the shovel in their throws.it is light weight and an alll in 1 survival tool.
tao123chi 4 months ago
I think that was a poor grind on the axe, yeah it makes good performance to start with, but at the end it does not hold an edge well, try a steeper angle on it, I always find this harder to decide upon when it comes to axes. Knifes are somewhat simpler when it comes to deciding on grind angle. As you will always head towards shallower angles depending just a little bit on the blade quality of course.
guldahlrahmi 4 months ago
doggeh :3
fuertesara 4 months ago
He needs to learn to swing the axe then maybe he see the advantages of having one
mrguitar52 4 months ago
I am not at all impressed with Gerber products...just putting that out there.
dependantlividity 4 months ago
i like his hat
jballen1995 4 months ago
Dude I'll tell you what. Not to be rude or anything. My grandpa has very old axes that were used before chainswas were invented. Sometimes I'll use the axes to clear trees that are very thick in diameter. Those damn bitches are heavy like a range from 4lbs-10lbs.
MsAbbydo 4 months ago
You got this at walmart didn't you
WeaponSamurai 4 months ago
For smaller logs, i like the pocket chainsaws you may have seen floating around of late... As far as axes and blades go, I would recommend a fiskers brush/hooked axe. Light weight, long handle, very accurate. I recommend using shin and knee guards though.
The brush axe is an incredibly efficient cutting tool, and weapon for that matter. it can go through any branch less then an inch in width in 2 to 3 swipes, and this assuming the blade is dull and the user is not proficient in it's operation.
ParadoxEcho 4 months ago
nutn, no offense man, but you don't anything about swinging that axe. I swing them everyday and honestly can say you're assessing a few things wrongly. As a SURVIVAL meaning (oh shit things went badly and now I don't know where in gods name I am or what to do) an axe is a primo tool. It can chop, split, shave tinder, sharpen sticks, and double as one of the most timeless and effective weapons known to man. Also an axe can handle and deal with the stresses that will break even the best knife.
SuperScribNY 4 months ago
i have a poulan pro 33cc's 16'' and a kolbolt axe
MegaDerek2011 4 months ago
I have a little hatchet I always carry (400g without sheath, 445g with sheath, 11inches long) and it chops better than any mid-sized axe I ever chopped with (I used 5-6 in my life). I don't understand your axe is as damaged after cutting only 1 log. I used some other axes about this size, and I could cut much more without the edge becoming so damaged. The hatchet itself is a Yukon Gear Outdoors Hatchet. I hope you review it, but I will myself.
theenglandguy 4 months ago
good job!
don't sweat the people who know little to none. I would like to see an estwing axe review... if you haven't already done one. You do good stuff! Keep it up!
geoatv 4 months ago
you need buy fire axe from amazon
Venome1m1 4 months ago
axes are noisy.
they are great if you want to let the entire wildlife and forest know where you are.
folding saw is better.
izabelleTV 4 months ago
No offense Nutn but you used the completely wrong axe for the job the keys in the name of the axe it was a splitting axe youd need a felling axe for that job
gameomaster 4 months ago 2
Yeah an axe is pretty high energy-use tool
SuperRip7 5 months ago
I wish he had covered splitting. Its true that axes are not great for cross-cutting when compared to a saw. But splitting is another story. I can split 1 or 2 inch logs with my Mora and a nearby log (many feel this is safer than swinging an ax anyways). But anything larger, and you need an ax. I am currently experimenting with a Cold Steel tomahawk to see if can have something lighter weight, but still give me the power to split. I would say mixed results so far.
Sanduskinator 5 months ago
I completely agree with your description nutfancy. For all the axe-lovers here... I ask this... Is it a co-incidence many tribes across the world, from Africa, South America, North America, and Asia, all favor large knives as tools over axes?
Balgore8 5 months ago
The info is really complete, including the wear on the blade- very few of us are army rangers or in a+ shape -this is what we (not fantasy Jeramiah Johnson) need to know..
kumaon48 5 months ago
I agree that to use axe u need much more energy than any other tool but to be honest: who in survival situation would cut so big trees and if - for what? Palisade around shelter? ;)
IMHO fixed knife + not big hatchet are still the best option.
E1mill 5 months ago
I wouldn't recommend that anyone in a survival situation cut a tree that large in half, unless you plan on building a log cabin, there's no reason to do such a thing.
lheaxhuns 5 months ago
Yeah agree its takes energy to use a axe. But a splitting axe to chop a log!!!!
you need a felling axe Buddy!!! a splitting axe will split a log in two but cutting a log
across will be hard
thebioplanet1 5 months ago
he's about as good as I am with an axe, LOL.
fatkid8523 5 months ago
The way I look at it is an axe saves time, a knife saves calories. So it really does depend on your situation, whether you need speed or endurance. But in my opinion, most unexpected (ie: getting lost) survival situations need endurance, so I tend to travel light. And that is why I like your reviews; you focus on the weight!
SuperUltra64 5 months ago
that is not an excellent axe, that is a POS! try using a GB axe, or wetterlings. Dont judge all axes on this shit axe made or awful steel.
assassin616 5 months ago
Why the HELL does everybody comment about his knee pads? He's trying to share his knowledge, not his fashion sense... Jerks!
kerozenimus 5 months ago 6
you'd think he is trying to tell us some thing about axes being hard to use and high energy.
MrLoganloganlogan 5 months ago
Veri, what's the altimiter say about his elevation?
"Its over 9000!!"
DaveWreckingCrew 5 months ago
after watching your cold weather fire, in those conditions i'd want the knife and saw.
gameraccounts 5 months ago
an axe is one item, if you lose either your knife or saw you'll be scoobed. I have a 1.1-2lb wetterlings[dot]se ax attachable to the back of a bookbag sized pack.
gameraccounts 5 months ago
@nutnfancy Good video; I would probably be in agreement with you on the Gerber axe (I haven't tried it), but the main critique I would make is to not use synthetic handled axes. People like the new technology but in my experience they are always heavier and the distribution of weight isn't as forward as it could be with wooden handles, which takes away from the chopping power. Also, the wooden handles are easier to replace if needed. Keep the axe SHARP and technique is definitely key.
GiarcraiGO 5 months ago
i would criticize but i've tried chopping trees its so tedious, also that tree fallen tree is pretty fresh fallen, meaning its rather wet and harder to cut through over a cured log
deptofmisc 5 months ago
A correctly profiled felling axe with half the handle length and weight would still be twice as good as that splitting axe with a crappy profile for an axe.
ajsixshooter 5 months ago
Nutnfancy,
I think you should reassess axes (seeing as this is an older video now). But do it with a FELLING AXE! A felling axe type head will simply be the most versatile for bush use anyway. I like your videos, and I like it when you take the time to reassess things. I think you sold your audience short on this video, by using the wrong axe for the job. That head is wedge shaped and not meant to crosscut a tree, but rather pry open the fibers of the wood running with the grain.
Please Redo!
ajsixshooter 5 months ago 29
I like the idea of a saw vs an axe. One slip of the axe and you've got a wound that you'll die from.
harley1percent 5 months ago
YOU ARE A DEMOCRAT!
More Axe Skill = Less Work + Quicker Work + Sharper Blade + More Safety.
No other simple tool could have cut through a FULL TREE as efficiently.
Saws have no multi-utility compared to Axes and Large Knives, so don't even go there.
LoneIndividual 5 months ago
hehe, it took you so much time to get the last bit of that log ; ) nice video btw! like always man! : ) oh man, what a bad edge, that such a let down; such a shame : (
billymayer1000 6 months ago
hehe, it took you so much time to get the last bit of that log ; ) nice video btw! like always man! : )
billymayer1000 6 months ago
dextro2410 is right he was straight muscleing that axe, you have to use centripetal force to be at all efficient with an axe, anything else is just a waste of energy. Source:: I used to live in tennessee and we had a wood burning stove for winters.
lostealth24 6 months ago
CAMPERS SAW.. 9.95 nuff said
wrightFit 6 months ago
i really dont like seeing so many negative things in the top comments please dont waste your time on these obviously closed minded people and put more useful comments like other product that have worked well too (= please veri i know your time is valuable
gqixkaes 6 months ago
I own a fiskars axe and hatchet dont hit rocks or ground with this it will kill the edge. The main thing about these lightweight tools is the edge. theyr very sharp so use caution.
cityofash 6 months ago
i won onw and a hatchet too do not ever hit rocks with this axe it will be beat in no time.
cityofash 6 months ago