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Why not? Yes you do also want to pop chips, but most new axes are too thick to chop efficiently.

It most definitely is lol a chopping axe is supposed to be razor sharp

​@@mr.anxiety3858Sharp yeah sure. But not so thin that it gets stuck with each chop.

Being held in just enough that it doesn't fall out isn't "stuck". But even if you were in a specific type of wood and your axe was sticky, that can no doubt be solved or lessened by stripping the head down to bare metal and oiling it up, polishing it would also help. Older axes in fact had a high center or convex cheeks, to reduce sticking.

@@tinkywinky4449 a Chopping axe is supposed to be thin and splitting axe has a thicker bevel and broad head and it’s not going to get stuck if properly sharpened

Amen.

They don't make 'em like they used to.

That definitely would gave been easier, I was just looking for a challenge.

Yea that's basically why I did it, it was the only piece left and I has a strong urge to swing my new maul into something.

16.75 grains per inch (just arrow, no broadhead). 21.75 grains per inch (if you include the broadhead). Arrows is 20" and 335gr by itself, broadhead is 100gr, total weight is 435gr.

Yea, I'm coming out with a video later this week where I test it on an elm round and a few other pieces.

That would have been a good idea here, I just typically use a chopping block so I don't send my maul into the concrete.

Excuse me for breathing! Don't cut wood on concrete but where it won't hurt your mail. Cut wood the way it helps the best an that's getting as much power swing as possible!

Typically if I don't use a chopping block and I split on bare ground, the soft ground absorbs some of the energy, especially in wet spring, plus the ground can still dull mauls as there are rocks underground. That has been my experience but do what's best for you.

Yes, but it was also very blunt, it had no edge at all, and not "made" for splitting, so I had very low expectations for it.

Glad to here you're enjoying the Marbles axes, I would have to agree they are a very good value.

Definitely.

It's $55-60 some places, $35 at Smoky Mountain Knife Works.

Yes, on this double bit is asymmetrical one bit has a longer edge and is thicker, the other has a shorter edge and is thinner. Typically most double bits are symmetric, both bits are the same and you just put two different grinds on it, one thinner for better chopping, and one more durable for knots, girdiling (departing a section of trunk to use crosscut saw, and rooting.

Tennessee is a good place to visit, I definitely would recommend it!

It is very beautiful here, and I think I got the perfect angle.

I strip the vanish of my axe handles and use boiled linseed oil.

Linseed is definitely the best choice

Good thinking

This one with the rectangular pan was actually a Herters, which was an old sporting goods dealer like Cabelas from what I understand. But an I have an old Victor stoploss that sets the same exact same.

I definitely agree, small enough to disappear in your pocket yet certainly a usable size.

It's definitely my favorite, and feels as good as it looks!

Yea, it's too bad, the dbl long springs I have are #11, and I love the for water trapping because they are so easy to set on you knee when you're in a river or a ditch, unlike coilsprings.

Sorry, that was all the footage I got when I was down there. I wanted to record the barn as I thought it was very unique, reminded me of something European.

Many sporting goods stores here will carry them, with varying amounts of options, and all of the older ones I got from estate sales or garage sales.

Thanks!

You're welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful!

Thanks for the recipe!

Thanks for the complement! And yes, I would always like to know what I can do better.

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CZcams no loner has a private message feature, but you can just leave another comment, as I can remove it after I read it if you don't wan't it to be seen.

@@AmericanOutdoorLiving - can you give me any of your social media id? then I will knock you there.

Yes this is in Tennessee, although part of this National Park extends into North Carolina.

Just as the Cherokee stole it from the Creek, Yuchi, and Shawnee.

Most of my traps are Dukes, as they are pretty much the only brand available near me and are cheap. But they are as thin and flimsy as you can make a trap, should have invested in Bridgers at least.

After welding a flat base plate with D- ring they're properly stiffened up and after adjusting the dog and pan they're decent And at least one crunch proof swivel. The swivel is the best practical advice I've ever gotten from experienced trappers. And anchoring any trap as if you anticipate godzilla stepping in it. Always.

Thanks for the like, I appreciate it!

I beleive it is a Hickory handle, as that is the standard wood for handles in the US, but yes it did split later on when I tried to split a piece of wood, hit the edge with the bit, and the wood didn't split entirely and the handle hit the wood.

Thanks

A number 2 is typically a canine trap (foxes, coyotes), and it could also be used for bobcats and lynx. However my most likely target will be coyotes or foxes.

Thanks so much for reviewing this trap. I’m going to buy a dozen. They will be laminated though.

Glad my video was helpful, good luck and tight chains!