Is this Russian Axe Worth Buying? Even using? 3 Minutes to Better Bushcraft Gear
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I also have that first axe you showed (the 3 lb one). I bought it from a Ukrainian guy. It’s absolutely a full size axe but I haven’t seen anybody hang it on anything longer than a 24 inch handle. Most are 19-24.
That axe would have been used in prisons and gulag camps in some of the harshest conditions on earth. It’s a solid axe with great steel and a fascinating history
I just love these three-minute videos. Tons of info with no bs of opening boxes, or talking about your dog or moaning about CZcams revenue. Thanks for posting these. Please continue!
First axe that shown in the video is made in Izhstahl factory in 1964..70, steel U8, type A2 - some people still calling it "GPZ" axe, but its not. There was also an improved version of that axe in 1980..92, made of chrome-vanadium steel. The second, smaller axe, made in a prison in 1974..80s, steel U7, type B2. The last one is a modern "Trud Vacha" axe, steel 60G, type B2 or B3. Nowadays, such axe costs 7$ in a store))
Is the improved version the one that is painted blue?
Dan? Interesting you post this, because four days ago, I finally received an Axe which a dear Russian friend of mine helped me get. I will tell you though, it’s not so easy to get an Axe out of Russia. Why you ask? Because they still consider them to be potential items that could be used as weapons. It’s only because of my friend who lives in Moscow that helped with filing out the paper work. Not to mention the first Axe that we attempted to ship was sent back. The Blacksmith was kind enough to ship him another one. I would like to send you a photo if your interested in seeing it. It’s called the “Boar.” It’s a beast! It’s exactly what you or I would expect from a Russian Axe. It’s by far my favorite Axe now.....and I own many. Let me know if you’d like to see a photo of it. -Stephen, Ohio
I was speaking about trying to get one shipped “out” of Russia. Obviously mailing one in country wouldn’t be a problem.
Hy ,whay dont you try to get one from Ukraine , are the same model ,
I personally really like the shape of the handle and head, more so than traditional American style hatchets. Do you feel the same? I also feel like they have tough lives and need things to be reliable in Russia
Tho I don't get the chance to do anything like Dan, I'm a city guy, I do enjoy learning more about Bushcraft. So glad he's able to teach us via CZcams!! Thx Dan!! One day I hope to take one of his classes. Definitely on my bucket list!!
Not an axe, but I picked up a Swiss Military hatchet new old stock, for even less. I just took it camping and it’s great! Quality is really high. I like yer short videos a lot.
Thank you for sharing this video. 👍👍👍
Cool axe !
Very good. Thank you very much. I have found that most military surplus gear (regardless of what country it is from) works very well in the woods.
Is there a bushcrafter or survivalist that HASN'T seen "Happy People: A Year in the Tioga"? It's a pretty cool documentary.
Film directed by Werner Herzog. the same guy who did Grizzly Man, and Encounters at the end of the world, Great doc-film
Me! Gonna watch it now!
Good information Dan
Второй топор "Три кедра" город Нижняя Салда, лучший столярный топор СССР с прямым лезвием для чистовой обработки поверхностей и резки древесины.
Good info, thanks
I bought one of the Russian military axes on ebay recently. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I am definitely looking forward to it!
my plumb axe is amazing too, not too thin or thick, replaced the handle and it is my all around axe
Is this Mosin Nagant worth buying?
Yes!
They are as good as a Springfield 1903 03-A3. Cartridge is in the class as the 30-06, therefore, all purpose.
The first axe you showed is what is known as a Taiga axe, they were used by the foresters and were popular with the trappers.
Just watched Happy People and you'll understand why this axe is wonderful. In cold climate, it cuts through wood like a charm.
It's not like they have survived some harsh winters using them, or anything. Whatever gets the job done is acceptable, people put too much emphasis on 'name brand' gear sometimes.
good video, nice to see an honest review of something to avoid
@Shashkin's Russian Bushcraft Channel I was more interested in this Coleman website and knowing to avoid it
Maybe do a sacrificial burning of the axe and that Yeti cap...
0:56 one love
So you like the handle ? Lol happy ppl was cool Ihave enjoyed it be good brother
Hey Dan
Great video Iam looking for a pack axe right now Iam using the Cold Steel version of the Vietnam Tomahawk it serves it’s purpose for now
are you a Pennsylvania CoalCracker
You like the handle?? I liked the head and absolutely hated the garbage light weight handle that broke in half after about 7 swings.
Dan, YETI is no friend ... can you do 50 questions again? :>)>
Thanks for the review, Dan.Have you seen the Forest Axe from Townsends? Any advice on how the greenhorn can gauge a better axe from a don't-waste-your-money axe?
The forest axe from Townsends is made by Hults Bruk (out of Sweden). I've only ever heard good things about their products, and since they've been around since 1697, they must be doing something right.
Heh, i love my soviet surplus axe...but it didnt do well being the splitting maul. Back of the axe cracked.
Yup, I agree if I have to buy a yeti, then I can’t afford to pay for bushcraft class, guess I’m bush drinking at home with a cold beer from the required list. A yeti! OMG!
I see a bunch of these axes on eBay for sale from Ukraine dated from the 1950's thru the 1970's. Does anyone know which ones are made from the good steel that he is talking about in this video? I assume that the ones from the 1950's probably are a better steel. I see some are U7 and U8 steel.
Education from experience is helpful information. Experience with good or bad items is knowledge. People need to understand that you are trying to help people to get good gear. If people don't like what you are doing then don't watch. Thank you for what you do for us and be safe.
I kind of want to see where to find the original soviet axes you're already using. Damn.
Was it three pines mark on the head? I do not see a forge mark
I wanna know about that knife you drew in the Townsend video.
Have you tried the Toporsib Sabel axe? It looks much better made than the one you show in this video.
Worked well for Jordan Jonas from alone.
To be fair he prolly modified the bejebus out of it.
So where did you get yours ? Thanks
Etsy has these. I found one where the head is cocked just a little towards the handle (clockwise). Looks like they did this on purpose to ease carving/cutting. It came with a disclaimer in Russian, which I had to use Google translate. It said, "Do now consume more than a liter of vodka while using this tool." (just kidding).
Any chance the steel quality is due to the age of your vintage axes vs. new manufacturing?
The Coleman's axes are vintage as well, old soviet surplus.
I'll take the old style American pattern axes with the high center cheeks over anything else any day.
These are actually decent axes, you can actually see the guy in the doc happy people using this axe in the scene where he cuts and notches the two trees making one of his traps. The other axes that Dan shows in this video are just older axes. They definitely are better than the newer one, but you can’t throw it out, it’s a lot better than the junk you commonly get in any store in the US. I would definitely recommend this axe has a great handle, can be modified and fixed up to be a great axe. I disagree with Dan on this because he really just says it feels like it’s not as good, but I have actually used the axe and it holds a great edge.
Try a Liam Hoffman camp axe.
Thanks for telling it as you see it! ATB. Nigel
those axe deisgns are considered carpenter axes here in Russia
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Nice find. Too bad it doesnt live up to the original.
Dano ?? can I axe you a question???😆😆😆
Looks like it might be a late soviet model, or altogether a knockoff to impress the hipster kids. The same thing happened with the soviet Baikal shotguns; I have one from the 70s - it's rock solid. It's not a perfect fit, it's not a competition grade skeet gun or anything, but it runs good, it's fairly light. Good for the skeet field and great for the bush. You can still buy them now, but they're made in "Canada" (Chinese) and they are _JUNK_. You run 5000 rounds through them and you're going to start to have problems.
zik axe! just ordered one on ebay for $120 :[]
$20 on Sportsmans guide now
I only saw a whole thumb, halfway up. If you're gonna give it "a half a thumb up," then why not test the axe on your thumb?
Now, why would you wanna ruin a perfectly good hatchet like that?
Howdy. Since this is an axe video and I've been looking for a way to contact you on an axe (handle) issue, I'll grab it and hopefully you'll read it and maybe respond. A while back on a discussion of axes you mentioned that your go to handle company was Beaver Tooth. I needed a 24" double-bit axe handle so I contacted them and ordered one WEEKS ago, and other than the order acknowledgement...NOTHING. I've emailed them 3 times with absolutely no response. You might want to rethink your endorsement of this company. It is really frustrating. My money is tied up, and I can't get anything, not even a "Gotcha" rip off note.
I have nothing to do with that company..I’m not endorsing them I just said that’s who I use. I don’t know what to tell ya
Thanks for responding Caveat emptor I guess. I tried them because of your reference, and because finding good handles is hard to do. The local hardware stores carry little and that mostly not properly cut with the grain of the wood. I've had 50-50 success with House Handle Company; but they were at least always prompt and responded to questions. Thanks again for responding. I really like most of what you do on the channel.
Well it sounds like that axe needs to slow down...
Those are not military camp axes , In Russia they are carpentaire axes , and they have short handle
You are right, that cheaper axe doesn’t have any quality.
The axes you showed are really basic and they hold no value in this part of the world. I'm pretty sure scrapyards are full of those.
The handles are so damn bulky and uncomfortable but the steel is really good and holds an edge longer than my swedish axe.
Simply because Coleman sells Pakistani axe. It is not real Russian axe, it is made in Pakistan.
It is a Russian ax but not a military one; the Russian army is fighting with a Kalashnik machine gun and not with axes.
not sure if joking lol
Отличный русский топор. Невозможно скопировать.
говно ебаное, фискарс вот это топор, а это дерьмо совковое только застряет в древесине хорошо. "Невозможно скопировать" тоесть сделать такое говно могут только в росии, тут соглашусь.
Гулаг для тебя!
Russian axe is on ebay
It's a world of cheap knock offs :(
Looks like a knockoff
Just say no.
-_- dude it's a butcher axe...
It`s a piece of shit, too heavy, unbalanced, allways stucks in wood, shit overall. Buy fiskars, those are great axes.
This is modern crap axe, cheapest of the cheap, don't buy
3 minutes to crappy gear?
Thise is not a russian axe , its made in China to look like a russian axe ,