Axe and Knife starter recommendations for Bushcraft, Camping and Smallholding.
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- In this video I discuss my thoughts on axe and knife options when starting out in Bushcraft or for general duties. Where cost is a consideration but quality is key, these are my recommendations.
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good recommendations, agree with all of them.
Thanks Ben!
Great topic for a video. I'm sure people will find this info helpful when deciding on some outdoor gear. I especially agree with the axe recommendations. Unless weight and portability are of upmost importance, I always choose a larger two-handed axe over a small hatchet. So much more versatile in my opinion.
I definitely agree with that, in fact these axes are fairly portable but as you say perhaps for long hikes then lighter might trump utility..
Great choices, never used a council tool axe but used the others for years (Hultasfors rather than Husquvarna but presumably pretty much the same). I do like to have a smaller axe for camping. I also tend to hike a lot with it so keeping down the weight is very important for me. My most used axe is my Cold Steel Trail hawk. Nowhere near as effective as something the size of your choices but a fraction of the weight and good enough for fatwood stumps and small diamiter firewood. Did manage to cut down a pine with a nearly 1 foot diameter with it the other day though. I definitely prefer something with a longer handle rather tan the short stumpy little pack axes that you see knocking around.
Also I think Gransfors are overpriced. They seem to have increased in price so much in the last few years. Surely due to their popularity rather than anything else.
Definitely, the pricing on GB axes seems to be skewed by demand. I like the Finnish style axes you have but they are not available as far as I have seen. I liked your IG video BTW, very peaceful.
@@bundufundi plenty of peaceful spots round here. Glad I filmed that lake. Getting some really nice sunsets here now the sun is setting again. Finnish collared axes are rare as rocking horse poo outside of Finland. There are also lots of nice axes of a similar age that we're produced in the UK. Can't beat an Elwell.
Totally agree with your comments and recommendations Trev. Cutting performance for price on those 4 would be hard to beat.
Thanks Brett, it’s amazing how cheaply these companies produce such good products.
"Scandinavian style" Is an American axe style. They Went to Maine when they started manufacturing again and learned how it was done by the old Maine craftsmen. At one point Maine was the axe making capital of the world. When they left they took some examples with them. The Maine wedge and the Rockaway being a couple of note. There is no doubt the craftsmanship is top notch. And sure they are now the "Scandi style". But they are also 100% heavily, heavily influenced by the rockaway and Maine wedge. Even the Hudson Wetterlings put out had that same influence.
Thanks, that’s really interesting. I’m always intrigued by the large variety of styles of axes that were developed in the US, it’s a great history for sure.
@@bundufundi I believe it was Otto Wetterlings who went to Maine, And HB had a Maine pattern sent to them as a template. An Emmerson and Stevens Diamond axe Jersey Pattern with the Maine wedge cheek style. I have a picture of the one sent if you would like.
@@bundufundi I wish it were easier to get Aussie axes here, they have some amazing axes.
@@theodorewood5083 yes, I would like to see it if possible, thank you!
@@theodorewood5083 The Tuatahi axes from NZ are also really good, very high quality.
Well said
Thanks!
Spot on gear choices. Can't speak for the council, never tried one, but the others are all solid. How long have you had your husky, the sheath, bit and handle are all a bit different to mine
Cheers mate, I think I’ve had the husky about 12 years now. I’ve only had the CT for about a year but the stock handle is definitely nicer, thinner.
I'd try a Swedish EKA folder if you have not already done so. An EKA Swede 8 is a really nice solid folder and a good strart.
That looks like another great option! I have not tried one before so I will keep a look out for one. Thanks!
@@bundufundi The Opinel is cheaper though so I will definitely add one to my "collection" and try it out. Seems like an OK folder to me.
@@bundufundi The stainless Opinel blades are made from Swedish Sandvik steel (12C27) as far as I know. So that's a bonus ;-).
@@johanribaeus Actually I have ordered a stainless No6 Opinel so will see how that performs. I see EKA do a W12 hunting knife that looks pretty good, have you tried one?
@@bundufundi I've held a W12 but not used it. Very nice looking knife and it had a heft to it for sure. Solid. The handle was very comfortable I thought. EKA makes good quality knifes. So, If you have reasons to get a knife like that then go for it :-).
Opinels are best food prep knives for camping trips, bar none.
Carbon steel and a flat grind, can’t go wrong! Thanks for watching Kevin.
You're in Scotland??
I assumed NZ.
Where was selling a Council Tools in Britain?
Actually North Wales. A shop called Edge Arts, sells CT stuff.