I picked up their splitting maul at a yard sale for $5.
Don't know what they do during production, but that thing was sharp when I got it and hasn't dulled in a decade of 3-4 cord per season split.
Axe ... best one ?
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I picked up their splitting maul at a yard sale for $5.
Don't know what they do during production, but that thing was sharp when I got it and hasn't dulled in a decade of 3-4 cord per season split.
Molly Hatchet:
I like the E (military try fold shovel, serrated one side sharpened on the other) although I've never hatcheted with it I believe when the time came it would do it.
It looks like with a little imagination you can make a land anchor out of it too.
Tough <sp? as nails has about as many uses as a swiss army knife!
Axe:
I get the fiber pro, I'm just like lightening when I'm chopping wood!
Never hit the same place twice!
I like the E (military try fold shovel, serrated one side sharpened on the other) although I've never hatcheted with it I believe when the time came it would do it.
It looks like with a little imagination you can make a land anchor out of it too.
Tough <sp? as nails has about as many uses as a swiss army knife!
Axe:
I get the fiber pro, I'm just like lightening when I'm chopping wood!
Never hit the same place twice!
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x2 I tend to leave stuff behind during recoveries
A good axe would be one by the American company that makes those blue and chrome hammers ,Estwing?
yup. not to long. not to short. easy to pack. good quality. 35 bucks.
sandcruiser
....back in the saddle again....
the Max is an *ok* axe. It is a lousy shovel. I've only used the rake once or twice (campfire maintenance) and never used the other tools (hoe? adz? I don't do a lot of agriculture while wheeling)
I carry mine in the drawer as a just-in-case tool, but very rarely use it. Most of the time I grab a machete or a shovel.
If I lived somewhere where fallen trees were more commonplace, I would probably get a "real" axe instead of the Max, but for a vehicle that is either a daily driver (and you don't want to waste a lot of space with tools) or an expedition rig (where you don't want to waste a lot of space with tools) the Max is a good-quality multi-purpose tool that can help eliminate two or three other tools.
The plastic handle is pretty comfortable in the hand, and durable. The leather cover is a nice touch. But like others have said: multitools usually do everything ok, but nothing well.
I carry mine in the drawer as a just-in-case tool, but very rarely use it. Most of the time I grab a machete or a shovel.
If I lived somewhere where fallen trees were more commonplace, I would probably get a "real" axe instead of the Max, but for a vehicle that is either a daily driver (and you don't want to waste a lot of space with tools) or an expedition rig (where you don't want to waste a lot of space with tools) the Max is a good-quality multi-purpose tool that can help eliminate two or three other tools.
The plastic handle is pretty comfortable in the hand, and durable. The leather cover is a nice touch. But like others have said: multitools usually do everything ok, but nothing well.
sandcruiser
....back in the saddle again....
I hate to seem like I'm bad-mouthing the Max.... it is very versatile.
If I were driving a "nice" car with limited trunk space, I would probably keep a Max in it as it covers a lot of different tools without filling the trunk.
Having said that- for an off-road vehicle I'd rather just have the three tools (machete, axe, shovel), each one full-sized and purpose built. Besides, with multiple tools you can have more than one person working on a recovery (one guy chopping branches to shove under the tire that the other guy is digging out, for example). On that note: I do have a Max and do carry it along with a machete, and shovel, exactly because in a pinch the Max can function as an additional shovel (or hoe, or rake...) But they do cost a lot more than a decent axe.
If I were driving a "nice" car with limited trunk space, I would probably keep a Max in it as it covers a lot of different tools without filling the trunk.
Having said that- for an off-road vehicle I'd rather just have the three tools (machete, axe, shovel), each one full-sized and purpose built. Besides, with multiple tools you can have more than one person working on a recovery (one guy chopping branches to shove under the tire that the other guy is digging out, for example). On that note: I do have a Max and do carry it along with a machete, and shovel, exactly because in a pinch the Max can function as an additional shovel (or hoe, or rake...) But they do cost a lot more than a decent axe.
I've been caring a Swedish brush ax to help clear tight trails. I won't serve as full blown ax but is very handing on a brushy trails as another tool.
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18" Estwing for the truck. Gransfors Bruks for work ( I'm a timberframer / log builder). For hand saws that cut like a chain saw try a Silky Gomboy- www.silkystore.com
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The Polasky is my favorite tool ever! But probably not too useful here. I love wood handled axes but thought I might try a Fiskars. For general trail use, is a chopping axe or a splitting axe more useful?
I've had one of these for years...beat the crap out of it and it's still sharp a hell!
All axes were not created equal:
In my opinion.
In my opinion.
I've had a Fiskar for quite some time, used it when snowmobiling and 4x4ing. Had no complain. Would cut through anything. I actually liked it!
Until I lost it during a night recovery. Came back the day after, and still couldn't find it.
I'll get another one at some point.
Until I lost it during a night recovery. Came back the day after, and still couldn't find it.
I'll get another one at some point.
I bought a Gomboy folding saw (210mm) about 20 years ago and I use it on every camping trip. The folded length is less than 12" and the blades just don't ever dull. It's the best saw for small limbs and I've only replaced the blade once. The first blade snapped off about 1.5 inches from the end when I let someone borrow it and they tweaked the blade while sawing. Excellent, Excellent pack saw for the money!
Re:axe
I have a swedish fire fighting axe that lives in my 55 along with a full sized forest service shovel used in fire fighting, The handel is longer less bending when diging and the blade stay's sharp. Yep sharpen thoes shovels no reason to make work out of a job.
Chance
I have a swedish fire fighting axe that lives in my 55 along with a full sized forest service shovel used in fire fighting, The handel is longer less bending when diging and the blade stay's sharp. Yep sharpen thoes shovels no reason to make work out of a job.
Chance
This axe might be dangerous for trail use IMO, I can't remember what the other side is used for but it looks like a firefighting axe...
All axes were not created equal:
In my opinion.
I fixed hiking trails for several years in wilderness areas and could only haul hand tools. Basically an axe is an axe, the biggest factor is simply weight of the head. The cheaper ones will go duller sooner but it really doesn't matter, not for something on the trail I think as they do not see much regular use... I used a Swedish Sandvik axe for years. I think it was a 2.5 lb. Smaller ones are harder to use on larger logs. If it were me I'd carry at least a 2lb and a full size handle if you want to use if for downed logs... Collins are also great, as someone mentioned. If it is a 1 piece molded it might be rust proof but a POS axle typically..
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Those axes became popular during Vietnam and are now real popular by troops in Iraq.....you can guess what they're used for from there.......
there's nothing like an 8lb flathead axe...I never go into a structure fire without one!
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I was going to get a Fiskars Pro Axe. Should I get the chopping axe or the splitting axe? Which one would be better for general trail use?