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I found this in an alley in Venice about six years ago. It will take a pretty good edge. I haven't used it much. Does anyone know what it is? A throwing hatchet or just some sort of all purpose hatchet?
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LOL. Well, so much for making this a sticky.Comment
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i've got several hatchets, mostly U.S. WW2 examples with original canvas covers. i'd like to find an old KINFOLKS hatchet. i have one of their WW2 fighting knives with original sheath, but still searching for a hatchet.Comment
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another question i had that wasnt worth starting another thread for,
I've noticed most/all of the bushcraft videos i've been watching everyone has at least three axes or hatchets.
a small one, medium and large one.
What are the corresponding sizes? I ordered the husqvarna 13 inch to start i am curious where the next step would be? would 26 inches be considered full size? or is more the 19-22 inch that middle ground. seems to be most of them use their medium sized one for the majority of the tasks so I want to get it rightComment
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Wetterlings Bushman designed by Les Stroud
Where can these be found (or a similar style/brand) for a good, low cost?"It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men."-
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Since you already have a 13" which is considered a hatchet I would say go with something in the 20-26" range with no more than a three 3 lb head. With an axe this size you will still be able to use it one-handed (although it won't be as nimble as your hatchet) but you also now have the length and power to split large logs and even fell trees using both hands. Axes in this range also tend to still be light enough for hiking and backpacking which is why you see so many outdoorsmen/bushcrafters carry something like the Wetterlings Bushman, Forester's Fine axe, Gransfors Scandinavian, etc. Anything bigger would be for home or car camping in my opinion.
There's a cool little shop in Walnut Creek called Rivendale Bike Book & Hatchet that carries several models of both Wetterlings and Gransfors Bruk. There are plenty of online retailers that has the Bushman too such as Campsavor.com and if you call them and ask for a coupon code (tell them its your first time ordering from them) they'll give you 10 or 15 percent off.
Anyway, a few days ago I finally finished restoring my dad's old vintage axe. I went with a 32" haft since the head is a hefty 4 pounder. I used both the wood wedge and a metal one for extra security. After putting a nice new edge on it and staining and treating the wood I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Here's some photos:
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Thats gorgeous. Whatd you you treat that with.Since you already have a 13" which is considered a hatchet I would say go with something in the 20-26" range with no more than a three 3 lb head. With an axe this size you will still be able to use it one-handed (although it won't be as nimble as your hatchet) but you also now have the length and power to split large logs and even fell trees using both hands. Axes in this range also tend to still be light enough for hiking and backpacking which is why you see so many outdoorsmen/bushcrafters carry something like the Wetterlings Bushman, Forester's Fine axe, Gransfors Scandinavian, etc. Anything bigger would be for home or car camping in my opinion.
There's a cool little shop in Walnut Creek called Rivendale Bike Book & Hatchet that carries several models of both Wetterlings and Gransfors Bruk. There are plenty of online retailers that has the Bushman too such as Campsavor.com and if you call them and ask for a coupon code (tell them its your first time ordering from them) they'll give you 10 or 15 percent off.
Anyway, a few days ago I finally finished restoring my dad's old vintage axe. I went with a 32" haft since the head is a hefty 4 pounder. I used both the wood wedge and a metal one for extra security. After putting a nice new edge on it and staining and treating the wood I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Here's some photos:
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Beauty! Nothing like an old tool brought back to life.Since you already have a 13" which is considered a hatchet I would say go with something in the 20-26" range with no more than a three 3 lb head. With an axe this size you will still be able to use it one-handed (although it won't be as nimble as your hatchet) but you also now have the length and power to split large logs and even fell trees using both hands. Axes in this range also tend to still be light enough for hiking and backpacking which is why you see so many outdoorsmen/bushcrafters carry something like the Wetterlings Bushman, Forester's Fine axe, Gransfors Scandinavian, etc. Anything bigger would be for home or car camping in my opinion.
There's a cool little shop in Walnut Creek called Rivendale Bike Book & Hatchet that carries several models of both Wetterlings and Gransfors Bruk. There are plenty of online retailers that has the Bushman too such as Campsavor.com and if you call them and ask for a coupon code (tell them its your first time ordering from them) they'll give you 10 or 15 percent off.
Anyway, a few days ago I finally finished restoring my dad's old vintage axe. I went with a 32" haft since the head is a hefty 4 pounder. I used both the wood wedge and a metal one for extra security. After putting a nice new edge on it and staining and treating the wood I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Here's some photos:
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That 4lb head looks ready for serious work!Comment
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I'm in!
The wood handled one is a Gransfors Bruk Small Forrest Axe. It's got a 19" Hickory handle and a 1 1/2 lb head. It's small enough to use one handed, but the handle is just big enough to also use a two hand grip for more power. It's quite hand for medium work and light enough to pack fairly well, or would be if I got off my butt and hiked more.
The second piece is an RMJ Tactical Shrike S13, which is a smaller version of their full sized Shrike hawk. The RMJ Shrikes are forged from 4140, a very tough modern ordinance grade steel often used in gun parts as well. The synthetic handle material is a dielectric insulator that should protect the user from shock if coming into contact with a live wire. These are tough hawks with an aggressive design. If you look closely you'll notice that the "beard" under the main edge is also sharpened making is a wicked defensive weapon. The spike is capable of easily penetrating many different materials. The S13 also has a hardened steel skull crusher pommel which unscrews and holds a round sharpening stone. It comes with a very rugged Kydex sheath to keep you safe from it's sharp edges, yet make for fast deployment. I will be the first to admit that I'm not a war fighter and really have very little use for this hawk, but have wanted one ever since my son was deployed to the Sandbox some years ago and I got to handle one for a day as I was facilitating getting him a full size Shrike. These things just make you want to chop on something!
Both the Gransfors Bruck and RMJ come very sharp and hold a good edge.
Good stuff!Last edited by Excitable Boy; 11-01-2015, 7:28 PM.Comment
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Wow, good stuff for sure! I'll tell you, I'm not much of a tomahawk guy but those RMJ's sure are nice. At one point I was even considering the Kestrel model.
And of course, that Gransfors Bruk is awesome.Comment
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