Splitting Kindling With A Double Bit Axe

[Rasenkrieger]

Oh yeah!

I am eyeing one of the condor double bit hatches, which are about a pound axhead weight.

:)

[MiWilderness]

@Rasenkrieger The Condor double bit hatchet sounds interesting, especially with the 1 pound axe head weight, it should pack well. I'll have to check it out. Thanks, Roosevelt

[Rasenkrieger]

@MiWilderness the sheaths made by Condor I saw are stunning. Thick leather that is just a touch away from being eaten by me... :)!

CU

[MiWilderness]

@Rasenkrieger Mmm, leather. LOL!

[NHlocal]

Thanks for the video, there's always an easier way to do everything.

Work safe.

[MiWilderness]

@NHlocal You're welcome! And thanks, Roosevelt

[CanoeJohnny]

Ingenious!!!! 

[MiWilderness]

@CanoeJohnny :) thanks! I wouldn't say ingenious, just looking at a job and figuring out an easier way of doing it.

[robertmccallum1]

Nice axe ...who makes that

[MiWilderness]

@robertmccallum1 I don't know. It has the marks 3 1/2 and M on it.

[robertmccallum1]

@MiWilderness i wonder if its old

[MiWilderness]

@robertmccallum1 Could be, it had some pitting that was cleaned up before I got it.

[JBSurvive2Live]

Less work/energy to do it the way you were showing.& likely safer than using the axehead weight. Reminds me of a vertical mechanical log splitter. Thumbs Up! Keep 'em coming!

[MiWilderness]

@JBSurvive2Live Thanks! You can even get shavings and scrapings with this, just takes a bit of thinking to figure it out. I made some "feathersticks" but didn't show it. Axe has to be pretty sharp for that stuff though.

[crunksknunk]

Great vid. I've always had a love for double bit axes, they remind me of Paul Bunyan, lol.

[MiWilderness]

@crunksknunk Thanks! :)

[slipperycatch]

Nice. thanks for posting. never thought of doing it that way.

[MiWilderness]

@slipperycatch You're welcome! It works great for me.

[Teeklip]

where is it possible to buy an axe like that?

[BornRandy62]

@Teeklip the place to get quality axes is off ebay or other auction sites. you will get a vintage axe head that you will have to rehandle. 50 + year old axes were made the way they are supposed to be. Custom axes made new to the same standards are on the pricey side of expensive.

[MiWilderness]

@Teeklip I think the guy who gave it to me for Christmas got it from fleabay, but I'm not 100% sure. I'd look around at estate sales, garage sales. It seems like the best axes are old ones that need some tlc, re-hafted, remove the rust, etc. I re-hafted this one as it came to me just the head alone. Cost me 10 bucks or so and it's really quite nice.

[Teeklip]

@MiWilderness ohh ok thanks, it reminds me of a war axe, plus it's way more useful than an ordinary axe :P

[MiWilderness]

@Teeklip I like it a lot. It's the first double bit I've had and I prefer it over a single bit. I feel I have much more control with it.

[briargoatkilla]

Good tip man. Got and old Sears double bit on my wood pile right now; I'll try it.

[MiWilderness]

@briargoatkilla Tear it up!

[allenh60]

Nice home made wood splitter. Thanks for sharing Bro.

[MiWilderness]

@allenh60 You're welcome Allen. I'm glad you liked it.

[JoeandZachSurvival]

That worked really well, I liked that. I get so sick of the vids where the people spilit wood with there knife lol. Nice video and no chance to cut yourself.

[MiWilderness]

@JoeandZachSurvival I will baton batton wood as well with a knife, but this is much easier and quicker for me. Now I just need to get a nice small double bit hatchet for the woods.

[sousaville]

never scene that before...ill be using that idea,thanx..lol

[MiWilderness]

@sousaville You're welcome! I came up with it a few months back, but didn't share it until now. I like the method a lot.

[sousaville]

@MiWilderness yeah i will be trying that out this weekend....enjoy your weekend...Ed

[stuzapusa]

Chop, chop. cool vid.

[MiWilderness]

@stuzapusa thanks! I like chopping stuff up. :)

[BornRandy62]

according to the council tool webpage I am completely wrong ! :) That is a Michigan style axe head. I have the wisconsin/minnesota "paul bunyon" style. The rounded portion on one side of the cutting surface is duplicated on the other side on mine.

[MiWilderness]

@BornRandy62 I looked at a few different styles and Michigan is what I came up with. I'm not sure what the purpose of the rounded portion is. I'm not 100% sure I like it.

[BornRandy62]

@MiWilderness I found that the rounded portion is good for glancing blows of small stuff. You can limb standing trees by pushing straight up or pulling down on small branches. Otherwise I think it is just a forgers method of using up excess cutting edge material. Just beat on it until there is a rounded portion while sealing the bi-metal forge weld gaps. The cheeks of the wisconsin style are identical to the michigan style.

[MiWilderness]

@BornRandy62 Good to know, thanks. I thought the round might be to aid in splitting, but wasn't sure as that section was quite dull and blunt when I got it. I was a bit confused as to where I should stop sharpening as it almost hooks around. I know the Michigan was designed more for hardwoods than the Western, and that's about all I know really. LOL! I'd like to learn more about them.

[BornRandy62]

@BornRandy62 that is just how I use this one since it was sharpened that way when I got it. doesnt make it right or wrong. the timber in wisconsin and northern minnesota is real similar to what is on the other side of the lake in michigan. the tools seem to be close. check out counciltool page the FAQ page is interesting and the Axe lore tab clear down at the extreme bottom of the page is informative too.

[BornRandy62]

thats a cool vintage wisconsin style axe head. my old double bit is michigan style. The first time you sped up the camera I said outloud ... its ok I saw where the finger landed. I made a double bit hatchet of about 2 1/2 pounds by cutting a damaged full sized axe down while repairing the eye. Truthfully a single bit is easier to use. thats my humble opinion

[MiWilderness]

@BornRandy62 Thanks! The double bit feels good to me. I like the balance it provides.

[Survivalvideos1]

This is a sweet idea nice video

[MiWilderness]

@Survivalvideos1 Thanks!

[GeneHarrogate]

My uncle buried one of them an inch from his spine. Tried for too much leverage, I guess. Nasty scar, old school staple marks.

[MiWilderness]

@GeneHarrogate That sucks!

[ReeperzOutdoors]

Nice demo man.

[MiWilderness]

@ReeperzOutdoors Thanks!