I've been following you for years, Dave. I was very glad to hear your "disclaimer" at the end about affiliate money. You are truly a blessing to the outdoorsman community.
The fact that both handles are hollow makes me think it would be really cool if someone made a cap for both ends so you can fill both handles with survival gear. Fishing hooks, Cordage and such.
Thanks for sharing this. I have been looking for a great camp axe. I follow and listen to every piece of advice you offer. Gotta say your camp cooking is my favorite
I HIGHLY suggest going to your local swap meets and flee markets. Most the venders are not axe experts and sell heads cheap. I honestly picked up a older Hults Bruk 3.5 pound head in decent shape for $1 this past fall. I use axes on the regular and really appreciate a good quality one especially with good steel
Dave, if you do decide to do a video on a replacement handle, I've a minor suggestion. When you carve out the handle, drill a hole through it and use a short bolt and 4 flat washers to secure the handle that way. Then if you want to bind it with cordage you have the extra security to keep the head from sliding within the handle.
Thank you for a very honest review of a new product and the fact that you are not a paid spokesman, it shows you care for your subscribers. Second thank you.Respect from Florida 🌴
Since there is such a large hole ibn the tool you can drill a hole through the sheath and attach the tool to the sheath with a small piece of cordage so it wont get lost if it falls out...simple cheap mod for any user to do themselves...You can still take the tool out and use it with the sheath attached with no problems...
I dig it ! I’ve had an old Gerber hatchet . It’s almost 20 years old. With a similar construction , I still have it I still put it to work. With all of the other axes that have come and gone I still have that one . I neglect it terribly.. but have it said that . I’ve very interested in this new project!
I appreciate your thoughts on how to place a new handle on this and do appreciate it, however, you have defended wooden handles multiple times and now you are saying only 2% of the people can do this so it is a moot point........come on.
I will still defend wooden handles but it a fact that not many could do the job correctly in the woods especially given only a knife and saw to work with. So to say you wouldn’t want it without a wood handle means you must have experience in replacing one off the landscape or it is in fact not a valid point
At any time but perhaps even more so presently, it is refreshing to encounter a man with integrity. The fact that you’re not taking any endorsement money speaks volumes about your character sir.
I want that for my vehicle!!!! Every winter out where I'm at, trees come down frequently. It' will be nice to have something to work with if I'm ever faced with a blocked road.
I like it Dave , the foldability and size will make it great for canoe trips or Pulk Sled scenarios , or just in a pack, you are exactly right making an Axe Handle can probably be done by about 1 in 50 people ( correctly) Great Company Solid looking Product 👍
Ive seen a couple videos on thid one. It looks like a great little hatchet. Just wasnt sure about that connection point. Usually the failure is going to come in at such junctures especially if you have a harder material inetracting w/ a softer one like metal on plastic. I will be interested to see how these do long term.
I watched the TA video. Now with your video, I'm sold. A small strap sewn on the back of the sheath coming over with snap on front would prevent loss of the breakdown tool.
That's a cool hatchet. I like wooden axe handles for the looks, and also the feel (particularly in splitting wood). But I've found synthetic handles to be more rugged and trouble-free. They can hold up better during throwing, for example. ....Oops commented too soon. I didn't know about the handle extension. That's interesting.
When you double the mass of the axe you double the energy into the wood. When you double the speed of the axe you square the energy into the wood. A small axe can be a wicked splitter in the right hands.
You have made a concise and clear video about this new product. You did the best job of photographing this axe, giving viewers time to take in its details. I saw Joe Robinet's video and he did everything but turn the axe inside out. He even beat the poll for a significant time on some granite rock. Joe lacks your muscle mass, so splitting wood was more difficult for him than it was for you. Thank you for sharing the information on the handle material and the way the handle and head were joined together. My other concern was how well the fit between the handle parts would hold up under stress of chopping reasonably sized trees over time.
@@rimcountryoutfittersYeah, that was most disappointing moment. Joe forget the first rule 2 is one, one is none. He should have at least 2 other ferro rods in his equipment and as seasoned woodsman,at least two other ways to start the fire.
Lol “dang it” hahaha. Actually saw the Robinet video first, both of you did a great job going over the main points of the ax, this may end up on my shopping list after all. I have several Agwa tools and all of them do exactly what is expected of them.
I’m concerned about the design of the extension piece over time. The force applied in repeated use will be along the spine where it is the thinnest and weakest, not the wide flat area where there is more material. Stress fractures are my concern.
Great review Dave Canterbury,I like the handle that has an add on,as well as the way the axe bevels off before hurting the handle. I like the weight of it,and I think it performed very well.😎👍☘️
That’s a good little axe for the pickup every time I pull my wood handle axe out from under the seat the heads loose not an issue with this guy I’ll have to look into it for sure
5160 is awesome steel, I made several 5160 custom knives when I had my business in California. Sold many edge retention is outstanding n its my go to steel. I'm looking forward to getting myself one! Thanks for the review.
Want to say Dave, mine just arrived today!! Can’t wait to use it when the spring comes!! Thanks for your video!! Definitely helped me pull the trigger on this! Quality looks amazing and if it’s anything like their saws, it should be fantastic!! Merry Christmas
Appears interesting, versatile, and exhibits short-term backyard effectiveness. That said... the cost for kickstarter (@ -15% off something like $250USDish retail) is not so entertaining. The (guessing prototype test examples?) hatchet/axes in 'several' folks hands pre kickstater and production is kinda swaggish comical. I can see it in your hands Dave, and for the PF school participants to put through paces. Seems relevant toward prospective sales distributers as well. However, typical individuals doing you-tuber/tester review stuff ahead of kickstartes and production.... silly/knee-slapper promotion.
with the grinder i got it had a spot for the spanner wrench but the spanner would fall out easy. i just took some Velcro tape and now when i need it just unzip the Velcro use the spanner then Velcro it back. reason whey i mentioned is just a pace of leather and a snap that goes over and snaps to the sheath and it ant going no ware. but now i wanna get rid of my old hatchet that i use to death to get. for that only adds what maybe 2ibs extra to your pack but now you got a very useful hatchet and an axe
Sorry chief I'm not buying another ax. I got the council tool pack axe from you .and Corporals Corner axe which was 60 bucks too much and my CRKT Coogan tomahawk axe. Looks like a good one though.
Not asking you to nor have I ever ask you to buy anything just presenting options. If you have a Council Tool you made a good call as for the rest meh!
That is a really cool design. If you canted the handle downward slightly would that reduce the amount of energy that hits that union of two handle pieces. I definitely want one of those before they sell out. Thanks DC.
T Y, Dave. This two-in-one tool may catch on very well, especially with canoe people, remote prospectors, & explorers. I have actually seen even tougher wood to split, though, in the Yellowstone Park camp sites! Greenish & had crooked grain that challenged even heavy mauls & steel wedges. The put-together handle here of twenty-six inches meets the old USFS length mandate. I am curious if the handle will hold up in deep cold. -40 is common in the subarctic, -60 not unusual, -80 possible. I know an accomplished explorer who is big on a hatchet vs. an axe to save packing weight. I value the long-handled axe over a hatchet as a better reserve defensive weapon. My all-steel Estwing has never failed me in chopping wood, even in -60.
I just saw another european youtuber making a review on it. The company has the marketing running full blast. It appears to be a decent tool though. Nice touch on the review showing that holds your weight.
I would say that looks ok for a pack axe. for the odd useage around a camp and some heavier felling / splitting. I certainly wouldnt use it at home to process a lot of wood. Butlike you say, if th efunky handle breaks, then you still have a hatchet
As a hatchet is just fine. For long axe that swelling in the middle of the handle is potential problem because person usually slide with hand during splitting.
Love the camera lean in. " I was wrong". Laughed on that one. Have to say I don't really love axe work but love axes. I'm impressed on this one. Compact and fully functional along with maintaining it in the field. And mostly American made. Bad ass. Funny how I was literally rebuilding a norlund axe that I got for like 5 bucks at goodwill. Think it's mid 60s era. Not much use but neglected on the edge.
as always Dave great review looks interesting my have to wait a bit to see how it holds up to a couple years of abuse. Like the concept but I have a few axes and hatchets already hanging but I will most likely get one at some point.
@dave where the tool slides in there open it up drill a small hole and use some paracord to tie the tool to the sheath or drill where the buttons are on the sheath just a thought✌️✌️
You sold me on it when you put it through the seasoned white oak. I work as a saw filer in a sawmill fixing band saws after they spend 12 hours getting beat on by white oak! I know how hard that stuff is on a blade! I expected to see ANY axe bounce off that piece of wood. I'm impressed.
A little gorilla tape will keep that tool in the mask. Problem solved. The axe itself looks like a winner and I'll be checking it out. I don't have a full sized axe at the moment. This is an option for me. Thanks Dave!
Wow. This is the third review video for this axe I've seen in 24hrs 😂. Agawa are getting some great coverage 👍. Appreciate your content and viewpoint Dave. Stay safe
A few random thoughts on this axe/hatchet... first, it's probably not something I would own or carry simply because it's just too bulky for me to give up real-estate inside my pack for and given that my pack of choice does not have any exterior attachment points the case it comes in serves no useful purpose for me. I do have pass throughs that I could carry it either assembled or as a hatchet which brings me to the conclusion of what does this tool do for me that my current arsenal of axes and hatchets doesn't? Simply put, not much except for a weight savings maybe? In warmer months I'm going to pack a hatchet and if it's winter and I expect to be splitting lots of wood I'll go with a larger axe with a heavier head or something purposefully designed for splitting. That said, I love, love Agawa's Boreal 21 saw! Personally, I think it's about the best folding bucksaw on the market today. My days of chopping down trees or bucking firewood with an axe are a distant memory, but if the axe is built as well as their folding saws are, I'm sure it's a great tool! Just not something that appeals to me in its current configuration. Perhaps it's more of what does this tool do for me that my current assortment of hatchets and axes doesn't? I can see that for many the utility and versatility of this tool would be appealing. Dave/Agawa have you given any thought to possibly coming up with some sort of survival kit to store inside the handle with a reliable way of keeping it secure? As for the little clip widget it should be easy enough to attach a lanyard to it and the mask to keep it from getting lost? Dave, my commentary shouldn't be interpreted as any sort of dig about your evaluation or your opinion of this tool. Nothing but respect there. My comments are more directed towards Agawa as food for thought moving forward assuming they see your video and comments about this tool. I think they are onto something and have only begun to scratch the surface.
I've been following you for years, Dave. I was very glad to hear your "disclaimer" at the end about affiliate money. You are truly a blessing to the outdoorsman community.
The fact that both handles are hollow makes me think it would be really cool if someone made a cap for both ends so you can fill both handles with survival gear. Fishing hooks, Cordage and such.
I liked the little whisper of “dang it” when you split the first log
Thanks for sharing this. I have been looking for a great camp axe. I follow and listen to every piece of advice you offer. Gotta say your camp cooking is my favorite
They were smart in contouring and extending the finger groove on the head for comfort. Interesting concept and looks promising.
Dave is good at keeping it simple,down to earth basics!! Thanks for all you give to people!!
I HIGHLY suggest going to your local swap meets and flee markets. Most the venders are not axe experts and sell heads cheap. I honestly picked up a older Hults Bruk 3.5 pound head in decent shape for $1 this past fall. I use axes on the regular and really appreciate a good quality one especially with good steel
Dave, if you do decide to do a video on a replacement handle, I've a minor suggestion.
When you carve out the handle, drill a hole through it and use a short bolt and 4 flat washers to secure the handle that way.
Then if you want to bind it with cordage you have the extra security to keep the head from sliding within the handle.
Thank you for a very honest review of a new product and the fact that you are not a paid spokesman, it shows you care for your subscribers. Second thank you.Respect from Florida 🌴
Since there is such a large hole ibn the tool you can drill a hole through the sheath and attach the tool to the sheath with a small piece of cordage so it wont get lost if it falls out...simple cheap mod for any user to do themselves...You can still take the tool out and use it with the sheath attached with no problems...
One thing I noticed is if you can carve a plug that will stay, there is a large cavity to fit in a bunch of extra items such as backups to something.
Looks well thought out and is the best solution I have seen for a packable axe, i.e. car, boat, canoe, etc. Eloquent head design. Great review.
I dig it ! I’ve had an old Gerber hatchet . It’s almost 20 years old. With a similar construction , I still have it I still put it to work. With all of the other axes that have come and gone I still have that one . I neglect it terribly.. but have it said that . I’ve very interested in this new project!
I appreciate your thoughts on how to place a new handle on this and do appreciate it, however, you have defended wooden handles multiple times and now you are saying only 2% of the people can do this so it is a moot point........come on.
I will still defend wooden handles but it a fact that not many could do the job correctly in the woods especially given only a knife and saw to work with. So to say you wouldn’t want it without a wood handle means you must have experience in replacing one off the landscape or it is in fact not a valid point
At any time but perhaps even more so presently, it is refreshing to encounter a man with integrity. The fact that you’re not taking any endorsement money speaks volumes about your character sir.
Excellent video Dave, I saw Joe's video and now yours, I'm sold. I love my Boreal 21 saw, now I will be buying their axe/hatchet. Cheers 🇨🇦
You Sir, are a CLASS ACT!!
I love that you can hear you say dang it when it split the wood 😂😂
I want that for my vehicle!!!! Every winter out where I'm at, trees come down frequently. It' will be nice to have something to work with if I'm ever faced with a blocked road.
Agawa hitting YT hard right now. Good marketing.
Good video. Stand on it when it is frozen. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
I like it Dave , the foldability and size will make it great for canoe trips or Pulk Sled scenarios , or just in a pack, you are exactly right making an Axe Handle can probably be done by about 1 in 50 people ( correctly) Great Company Solid looking Product 👍
Ive seen a couple videos on thid one. It looks like a great little hatchet. Just wasnt sure about that connection point. Usually the failure is going to come in at such junctures especially if you have a harder material inetracting w/ a softer one like metal on plastic. I will be interested to see how these do long term.
Looks like a phenomenal product!
First I heard of it. I like it. Thank you Dave. Edit: A lanyard made from bankline or paracord would keep that tool from getting lost.
Excellent promotional video Dave. Thanks for sharin a great product with us. May you be blessed in other ways than $
Thanks Dave, that looks great
I watched the TA video. Now with your video, I'm sold. A small strap sewn on the back of the sheath coming over with snap on front would prevent loss of the breakdown tool.
Cool Dave thanks.
So funny when dave goes right threw the white oak no problem he whispers dang it i laughed my butt off
To keep the little tool from sliding out of the sheath I would put a small bit of pine pitch in the holder pocket, then it would stay in tight.
yeah Dave a pocket on the belt pouch for the tool would be better! i don;t know about swinging it in a felling with that joint though!!
I'm going back this project, aint got a lot, but this is a bushcraft game changer.
Ps, dave bro I haven't asked this in a long time please mention to them " common man " affordable.
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You just sold me on this ax. Looks like a great idea.
That red oak burns great! Worth the work
That's a cool hatchet. I like wooden axe handles for the looks, and also the feel (particularly in splitting wood). But I've found synthetic handles to be more rugged and trouble-free. They can hold up better during throwing, for example. ....Oops commented too soon. I didn't know about the handle extension. That's interesting.
When you double the mass of the axe you double the energy into the wood. When you double the speed of the axe you square the energy into the wood. A small axe can be a wicked splitter in the right hands.
Appreciate you Dave
Hatchet, Axe, and Maul! That is an amazing product! I might look at getting one of these tools!
You have made a concise and clear video about this new product. You did the best job of photographing this axe, giving viewers time to take in its details. I saw Joe Robinet's video and he did everything but turn the axe inside out. He even beat the poll for a significant time on some granite rock. Joe lacks your muscle mass, so splitting wood was more difficult for him than it was for you. Thank you for sharing the information on the handle material and the way the handle and head were joined together. My other concern was how well the fit between the handle parts would hold up under stress of chopping reasonably sized trees over time.
Joe could attach his ferro rod to the hatchet/axe and as long as he doesn't lose that he won't lose his ferro rod.😂
@@rimcountryoutfittersYeah, that was most disappointing moment. Joe forget the first rule 2 is one, one is none. He should have at least 2 other ferro rods in his equipment and as seasoned woodsman,at least two other ways to start the fire.
They were limited to 10 items....
Lol “dang it” hahaha. Actually saw the Robinet video first, both of you did a great job going over the main points of the ax, this may end up on my shopping list after all. I have several Agwa tools and all of them do exactly what is expected of them.
I’m concerned about the design of the extension piece over time. The force applied in repeated use will be along the spine where it is the thinnest and weakest, not the wide flat area where there is more material. Stress fractures are my concern.
This is a very versatile looking axe!
Good to see you swinging an axe Dave. 👍
Put a lanyard on that small tool and attach to the leather sheath and they will stay together!
Great info dave!!
Great video and looks to be a worthy product.
Great video brother
Great review Dave Canterbury,I like the handle that has an add on,as well as the way the axe bevels off before hurting the handle. I like the weight of it,and I think it performed very well.😎👍☘️
That's sick!!!
That’s a good little axe for the pickup every time I pull my wood handle axe out from under the seat the heads loose not an issue with this guy I’ll have to look into it for sure
Great review, thanks Dave...
A ranger band or reusable zip tie will keep the metal tool in the sleeve. Or just dummy cord it with some bank line.
5160 is awesome steel, I made several 5160 custom knives when I had my business in California. Sold many edge retention is outstanding n its my go to steel. I'm looking forward to getting myself one!
Thanks for the review.
We would love to see you axe collection and your go to axe ! Also 12 guage break action .
You can just poke a hole in that sheath and add some paracord loop through it and through this metal scrapper tool, won't lose it this way.
I went with council tools, after your previous recommendation. But thanks
Want to say Dave, mine just arrived today!! Can’t wait to use it when the spring comes!! Thanks for your video!! Definitely helped me pull the trigger on this! Quality looks amazing and if it’s anything like their saws, it should be fantastic!! Merry Christmas
Thanks for being honest
Excellent review.
Appears interesting, versatile, and exhibits short-term backyard effectiveness. That said... the cost for kickstarter (@ -15% off something like $250USDish retail) is not so entertaining. The (guessing prototype test examples?) hatchet/axes in 'several' folks hands pre kickstater and production is kinda swaggish comical. I can see it in your hands Dave, and for the PF school participants to put through paces. Seems relevant toward prospective sales distributers as well. However, typical individuals doing you-tuber/tester review stuff ahead of kickstartes and production.... silly/knee-slapper promotion.
with the grinder i got it had a spot for the spanner wrench but the spanner would fall out easy. i just took some Velcro tape and now when i need it just unzip the Velcro use the spanner then Velcro it back. reason whey i mentioned is just a pace of leather and a snap that goes over and snaps to the sheath and it ant going no ware. but now i wanna get rid of my old hatchet that i use to death to get. for that only adds what maybe 2ibs extra to your pack but now you got a very useful hatchet and an axe
Great job my friend, nice review
Cool..Looks Solid Axe..🪓
Very nice tool
If I hadn't bought an estwing hatchet and boy's axe years back this is something I'd be ordering today
Thanks for the informative video
Great demo, shows how good the tool is…
Awesome video Dave
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
looks like an awesome asset to any pack Dave 👌
Sorry chief I'm not buying another ax. I got the council tool pack axe from you .and Corporals Corner axe which was 60 bucks too much and my CRKT Coogan tomahawk axe. Looks like a good one though.
Not asking you to nor have I ever ask you to buy anything just presenting options. If you have a Council Tool you made a good call as for the rest meh!
You have a Big heart David... Helping out a small, locally owned business is really cool.
Big thumbs up brother 🇺🇸👍🤠👍 🇺🇸
That is a really cool design. If you canted the handle downward slightly would that reduce the amount of energy that hits that union of two handle pieces. I definitely want one of those before they sell out. Thanks DC.
T Y, Dave. This two-in-one tool may catch on very well, especially with canoe people, remote prospectors, & explorers. I have actually seen even tougher wood to split, though, in the Yellowstone Park camp sites! Greenish & had crooked grain that challenged even heavy mauls & steel wedges. The put-together handle here of twenty-six inches meets the old USFS length mandate. I am curious if the handle will hold up in deep cold. -40 is common in the subarctic, -60 not unusual, -80 possible. I know an accomplished explorer who is big on a hatchet vs. an axe to save packing weight. I value the long-handled axe over a hatchet as a better reserve defensive weapon. My all-steel Estwing has never failed me in chopping wood, even in -60.
Can’t wait to get one
The idea is great, the rest will show practical use...
I just saw another european youtuber making a review on it. The company has the marketing running full blast. It appears to be a decent tool though. Nice touch on the review showing that holds your weight.
I would say that looks ok for a pack axe. for the odd useage around a camp and some heavier felling / splitting. I certainly wouldnt use it at home to process a lot of wood. Butlike you say, if th efunky handle breaks, then you still have a hatchet
As a hatchet is just fine. For long axe that swelling in the middle of the handle is potential problem because person usually slide with hand during splitting.
Love the camera lean in. " I was wrong". Laughed on that one. Have to say I don't really love axe work but love axes. I'm impressed on this one. Compact and fully functional along with maintaining it in the field. And mostly American made. Bad ass. Funny how I was literally rebuilding a norlund axe that I got for like 5 bucks at goodwill. Think it's mid 60s era. Not much use but neglected on the edge.
as always Dave great review looks interesting my have to wait a bit to see how it holds up to a couple years of abuse. Like the concept but I have a few axes and hatchets already hanging but I will most likely get one at some point.
Pretty slick.
@dave where the tool slides in there open it up drill a small hole and use some paracord to tie the tool to the sheath or drill where the buttons are on the sheath just a thought✌️✌️
You sold me on it when you put it through the seasoned white oak.
I work as a saw filer in a sawmill fixing band saws after they spend 12 hours getting beat on by white oak! I know how hard that stuff is on a blade! I expected to see ANY axe bounce off that piece of wood. I'm impressed.
That's interesting, I've figured on a tomahawk but I wanna be able to do digging too for my climate so I got one with a spike on the other side
LOL! The kickstarter was funded in 3 hours.
I like the looks of it so far.
Heck yeah 👍🇺🇸
Nice piece of gear
Interested in the kickstarter
For a few bucks more you can get The max multi purpose tool kit. And it has more options.
I wonder if you could put a 90 degree spine on that tool to use on a fero rod? multi use.
A little gorilla tape will keep that tool in the mask. Problem solved. The axe itself looks like a winner and I'll be checking it out. I don't have a full sized axe at the moment. This is an option for me. Thanks Dave!
It would be cool if the extension doubled as a baton.
The head looks similar to the CT Woodcraft Packaxe.
Just saw T. A. Outdoors video on it, looks very promising.
Hmm, Agawa Canyon - what will these Canucks think of next? :)
Great, just bought a Council Tool camp axe, but this axe with handle is now a big want? Thank Dave!
That extra tool may make a good ferro scraper also.
Wow. This is the third review video for this axe I've seen in 24hrs 😂. Agawa are getting some great coverage 👍.
Appreciate your content and viewpoint Dave. Stay safe
I won’t let them pay me so there ya go!
A few random thoughts on this axe/hatchet... first, it's probably not something I would own or carry simply because it's just too bulky for me to give up real-estate inside my pack for and given that my pack of choice does not have any exterior attachment points the case it comes in serves no useful purpose for me. I do have pass throughs that I could carry it either assembled or as a hatchet which brings me to the conclusion of what does this tool do for me that my current arsenal of axes and hatchets doesn't? Simply put, not much except for a weight savings maybe? In warmer months I'm going to pack a hatchet and if it's winter and I expect to be splitting lots of wood I'll go with a larger axe with a heavier head or something purposefully designed for splitting. That said, I love, love Agawa's Boreal 21 saw! Personally, I think it's about the best folding bucksaw on the market today. My days of chopping down trees or bucking firewood with an axe are a distant memory, but if the axe is built as well as their folding saws are, I'm sure it's a great tool! Just not something that appeals to me in its current configuration. Perhaps it's more of what does this tool do for me that my current assortment of hatchets and axes doesn't? I can see that for many the utility and versatility of this tool would be appealing. Dave/Agawa have you given any thought to possibly coming up with some sort of survival kit to store inside the handle with a reliable way of keeping it secure? As for the little clip widget it should be easy enough to attach a lanyard to it and the mask to keep it from getting lost? Dave, my commentary shouldn't be interpreted as any sort of dig about your evaluation or your opinion of this tool. Nothing but respect there. My comments are more directed towards Agawa as food for thought moving forward assuming they see your video and comments about this tool. I think they are onto something and have only begun to scratch the surface.
You can solve the problem of the tool from possibly falling out by placing gorilla tape over it like you would your needle to you knife sheath.