Journal of the Yurt 14

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• Journal of the Yurt 14
• Dave Canterbruy
• The Pathfinder School
• Pathfinder
• Bushcraft
• Survival

[Greatbloke]

I'm a tradesman, very experienced with Estwing hammers. I highly recommend that if people are thinking of getting one of these axes, they get the version with the blue nylon/vinyl grip. The leather handles fall apart with hard usage, the blue nylon is a better grip and the hammer I have is still going strong after 25 years of hard use.

[MrColoradowilderness]

Dave, Id like to hear the stories behind the tattoos. Bahco axes are great to for "common man" products. i prefer wood handles for the anti-vibration qualities. Estwing hammers/axes will really wear you down fast due to the shock you recieve with each strike. ( 20 years as a carpenter teaches you a few things about that!) also another option would be a rigging axe. Plumb Rigsters are the best IMO, but a Vaughn Rig Builder Hatchet does the trick to. just options

[Gregor01241]

I'm a Scottish joiner, and the Estwing axe and hammer are, the top of the tree, they really are the best you can get.

[dunkdriver1972]

estwing is industry standard for joiners in england particularly the claw hammers. great video series man.

[99pppo]

This video shows how these axes are made: "How It's Made Axes" by "thatsmynamedude" sry I can´t post a link.

[Hungerth]

For those looking for a portable version of the famous bucket Dave uses, you might be interested in the Sea To Summit "Kitchen Sink." It's basically a nylon, foldable, waterproof, and self standing bucket that comes in 5-20L capacities. I love mine.

[sevengable]

I love everything made by Eastwing & always have, but my new favorite hatchet is the KOBALT hickory handled hatchet I just picked up from Lowes. Little early to comment on durability, but so far its killer. Drop forged high carbon steel head comes sharper than any axe I ever bought. Lifetime warranty. You break it, they give you another one to see if you can do it again. Bought the Michigan axe too. Nice.. Hope you will consider these in your upcoming axe reviews. (love me some Lowe's)

[BecketFan]

Dave, I've come to "Journals of the Yurt" a little late but started watching them from the beginning. I learned of you through "Dual Survival", which I enjoyed immensely. While a great show, I think I'm enjoying your Youtube videos even more. Thank you for sharing your ideas, skills, product reviews, etc.

[wildcatactual]

@BeneliM1014

rendered animal fat

It has many, many uses for the wilderness trekker. In this regard, it works as a good rust preventative.

[SurvivalEnthusiast51]

@gamerwoot

Hi,

I am from Germany and as far as my experience goes I can tell they are worth the money. They are not cheap, but good stuff has its price. Unfortunately I can't recall many brands right now, but you should look in to the knives from Eickhorn Solingen and Pohl Force. They use good steel and the knives are high quality, very heavy duty.

[jnsX2]

@jnsX2 Okay, so I broke down and got one, been looking at 'em for years and Dave talked me into it. Free with the gift card from work. :-) It's actually not too bad to choke up on, so I'll take back that comment. Not the best, but no where near as bad as I thought it would be. Been playing with it for a few days and like it so far. Wonder how it'll hold up to Dave's testing...

[MrFred5m]

THANK YOU FOR PUSHING MADE IN USA, but of course rite, and I watch your videos and love em all, thank you again.