Mora Outdoor Camp Axe Review: 18oz. Of Power

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  • @savoryflan
    @savoryflan Před 8 lety +50

    Boron is a hard ceramic-like material that is added to the steel during melting process. It provides hardness without increasing brittleness of the steel.

  • @mmiller73
    @mmiller73 Před 3 lety +7

    I have both and love them both. The Mora is better if you want to use for knife tasks or you are really counting ounces. The Fiskars is better for splitting wood and hammering things like tent stakes. If I had to pick one I would go with the Fiskars. It is half the price and is a better general purpose camp hatchet. What I really like the Mora for is processing big game. I used mine to quarter an elk and it was awesome for that purpose.

  • @michaellaird9262
    @michaellaird9262 Před 9 lety +4

    Great vid that's a nice little axe. Keep up the great work.

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 8 lety

    Great Video Aaron and you and this video did it for me. Because when I seen the Mora Combo Kit, I knew about it because of your video.

  • @Norn1024
    @Norn1024 Před 9 lety +6

    Next I wanna see a review of the "Mora of Sweden Beaver Cut". there you have some kind of carry for the set as well :) Keep the vids comming!

  • @justaguysurvival3752
    @justaguysurvival3752 Před 7 lety +3

    great video! I've been kicking around the mora for a bit not. very informative. Thanks so much. also loved the bushcraft black review I have 4 companions and been wondering if it was worth the money to buy the b.b. so thanks for that as well.

  • @Standswithabeer
    @Standswithabeer Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for your hard work...great vid!

  • @mountainbushcraftersallian8654
    @mountainbushcraftersallian8654 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Ive used Boron on horse shoes, for traction on pavement and trail rock but never seen or heard of a boron axe head, until now and thats badass👈

  • @Canadian_Craftsman
    @Canadian_Craftsman Před rokem +1

    Thank YOU this is exactly the review I wanted to see!!😁✌️💚✊️🔥

  • @meccagold2009
    @meccagold2009 Před 9 lety

    Great review as usual. Consistently good and becoming my favorite channel. I pulled the trigger on the Silent hero thanks to you.

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 9 lety

      Nick Rodriguez Thanks so much for the complement and you won't be sorry with the Silent Hero.

  • @usernamemykel
    @usernamemykel Před 8 lety

    I am one of your subscribers, and as such look forward to each video.
    One of the things that is taught to people who are new to photography, is to make sure that your subject doesn't appear to have a tree growing out of his/her head...ahem...
    ; )

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 8 lety

    Say Heah Aaron, This is the video that got me searching for a Lite Carry for this season. It's not that I really needed a new set or new gear for the upcoming warmer weather season. Infact my Swamp Rat RatWeiler should be here shortly which I'm pairing off with my Rodent Solution and I could give my friends back. and I also just pulled the trigger on a Beautiful Battle Horse Attitude which I'm having it thinned down from 3/8ths" to 5/32nd" thick. I also am having a curve put on it so the Drop Point is lower for personal reasons and a High Scandi Vex Grind with White Handle with Blue Liners on it. But since I really enjoy my afternoon delights a hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato and I want to go Lite. I got the same Hatchet in this video that got me interested in it. So I paired it off with the Mora 200 which will be added to my vintage Mora Frost Clipper and the 510 and the Classic #1. I also have in a beautiful condition a Vintage Mira that has a meral trim leather sheath with three crowns on it with a big "A" on the sheat. The knife has a Curly Birch handle with a hand gaurd and a metal pommel it's in great shale, I think it was a Military issue for the Cadets. Anyjow, as you can see I didn't need a new set. But tge video inspired me and I got the knife and even a Bacho Laplander and they match in color, But also believe it or nit. My Bokor Plus Black Vox Rold fits in and sort of matches and I really like my Rold and it was approved by you too in one of your videos. Thanx for putting out some awesome videos. I love them because you test the product in the bush which I think is awesome, Thanx for everything Aaron.

  • @crosshair64
    @crosshair64 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience on this awesome axe from Sweden, I appreciate it sir.

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 8 lety

    Say Heah Aaron, You just help me pull the trigger on the Mora Hatchet. Boron is a found in volcanic sediment that added to steel hardens the steel, If you ever watch a knife forged, the knife smith will spoon boron on the steel, it hardens the steel, That plus your Ok did it for me. Happy Easter Aaron and Your Family and Crew, Good job, Thanx.

  • @chewher4171
    @chewher4171 Před 3 lety

    I’ve had one for many years gifted to my by my older brother. I’ve never used it because I tend to favor the Fiskars. Maybe I will get around to it one day.

  • @biologicalleh7850
    @biologicalleh7850 Před 9 lety +5

    Just ordered it for backpacking bushcrafting and just as a good small axe.

    • @petter5721
      @petter5721 Před 5 lety

      I hade mine for a few year and it is still great!

  • @jeredsyn1964
    @jeredsyn1964 Před 9 lety +3

    I use my Fiskars splitting axe quite a bit and sharpen it with my Worksharp. The edge is completely different now and takes a little more abuse. It still needs a touch up after each session but not nearly the damage I used to get. That Mora looks like something I would like, heck I like anything with a blade, good demo Aaron. Mike in SJ

  • @danofiremano
    @danofiremano Před 9 lety

    Thanks for the review. It wouldn't be too hard to make an attachment to carry it on a pack even if you aren't really crafty!

  • @CountryBoyPrepper
    @CountryBoyPrepper Před 9 lety +4

    The biggest thing that is disappointing is not having a usable pommel for hammering tent stakes and other things. I like the better steel and edge holding capability. Great review!

  • @smeagolthebulldog
    @smeagolthebulldog Před 9 lety

    Great review. I'm off to check out the rest of your channel.

  • @Shooter11B
    @Shooter11B Před 9 lety +1

    It's a POLL not a pommel, other than that, great review. I love my Mora as well, but have MANY axes and hatchets. I believe it fits the bill for when weight is absolutely critical seeing how light it is. Have you ever checked the poll with flint to see if it will throw sparks? I have not but if it does, that makes it even better. I need to check that out tonight.

  • @phillipdavies1081
    @phillipdavies1081 Před 7 lety +3

    I confess that did not leap out at me, but thanks for the review.

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 9 lety +5

    Most of the time, I put a convex secondary bevel on my scandi grind knives, Rod Garcia designer of the Skookum Bush Tool suggested that, it makes sence as far as adding more strenght to a especially a zero grind a.k.a. scandi grind, when you have such a thin edge on a tool you will be pounding into wood, a secondary bevel makes a whole lot of sence.

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 8 lety

    Yeah Aaron, That's just what I was wondering before I saw Chris and his concern, Yeah I like using my Estwing's for that reason, and I have three sizes, Oh I have a Gransfors Bruks and a Iltis Oxhead that I had it customized, and my 2Hawks. anyhow lately I've been using William Collins techniques how he uses an axe to split kindling, having a smooth face leans me more into the Estwing's over Fiskar's and this Mora Camp Axe, I first saw my logs which are 3"-4" in diameter, and about 12"-14" long, then I chop in to it to get it started and using a hammering motion I hammer right through and on stubborn wood I can baton on the handle, Yeah please do a follow up I would like to see if the Mora Camp Axe will hang up at that area.

  • @spundj
    @spundj Před 9 lety

    thanks man, i wanted to buy this axe,the mora, i see it`s not exactly, axe like construction, and worry about splitting a small log,not all day splitting,just as needed. cheers

  • @ctripps1224
    @ctripps1224 Před 6 lety +19

    Nice quality steel, but Mora needs to be more generous with their thickness

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      @dakarilionel2931 Před 3 lety

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      @ctripps1224 Před 3 lety

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      @sergioxander9809 Před 3 lety

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      @dakarilionel2931 Před 3 lety

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  • @thomasnugent3836
    @thomasnugent3836 Před 3 lety

    Very informative and educational. Thank you very much

  • @johngayley2588
    @johngayley2588 Před 4 lety

    Hello, good video, fun to watch. Did you ever do a video review of the kabar kukri as a chopper for camp chores? Would like to see one. Thanks

  • @yankeejedi2575
    @yankeejedi2575 Před 4 lety +4

    Looks like splitting wood would stress the connection to the handle. An amazon reviewer said he didn't feel like it would be safe.

  • @georgerosado5194
    @georgerosado5194 Před 8 lety

    hey..thanks for all your very good video presentation.. very detailed I'ma say!!

  • @1558k
    @1558k Před 9 lety

    your videos overall are first rate. You report like Joe Friday-the facts and facts alone-straight forward and without a break in cadence. Check out Grylls new Pro knife. Keep up the good work.

  • @pappy451
    @pappy451 Před 9 lety

    nice axe,i am hedging between this one and the Schrade SCAXE2L,wish i could try them out together,better comparison for me to choose from

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 7 lety

    Say Heah Aaron. I ordered my Mora Hatchet with my Mora 2000 in Green Because I didn't know the Bacho Laplander was available in Orange, or I would of had a Orange Trio. No biggie, I like my Green Trio. It's my Lite Trio. Infact it's one of my Fav's. Lite Trio Carry. I bough a few of Far Nine Flap Over Purses at a closeout Price, I think I paid $2.99 apiece for them. Their not as we'll made as the good Haversack's. But that's excactly how I use my Far Nine Flap Over Purse as. The funny part is I'm still using my first one as a Haversack and it's still holding up great. It carries my Mora Hatchet and I have my Bacho Laplander with a knife I bought at eBay , It's a Damascus knife. But not your average damascus, It's more fancy but the lines connect to eachother and to my surprise it is a Damascus. It wasn't too expensive and came in a cheap sheath. with a wrapped handle which I use to nake a defence/fish, frog spear if I want. On one side I have a Bushnell Compact Binoculars . the other side my Compass .The good size main body carries my other 5C's, I also carry a Survival Bekt with my Canteen and Necessities Pouch and my Mora 2000. I also carry an Nalgene Bottle, Pancho and a Space Blanket in my Makeshift Haversack. When I take my friend along for a Afternoon Delight, I might take my Homer Harmonica after the fact and she makes a great Mors A La Cup of hot coffee and we bring some Cheese and Fruit and ofcouce I bring sone good Cigar's which she doesn't mind in the open air. So yeah, The Mora Hatchet is a great piece of kit to make up one of my Fav. econo priced Lite Trio. After seeing how it's made and how it holds in the handle, I just wish it was more wedge shaped to split better. Oh, don't get me wrong, I manage it working wood and it's very lite and compact as it is. But sometimes on wet condition's I bring my Wildeness Tool which is also around a pound with my S. O. G. Seal Pup Elite TiNi Tactical Knife that by the way work's great in the bush. With my C. S. double edge machete that's discintinued makes a pretty good clearing tool. Oh, I also, and because of your sharing the Steel Will's I got a great combo, I ordered my Druid 240 and teamed it with my Druid 230 as a clearing long knife with my Estwing Sportsman make a pretty good Trio. But I also bring it with my makeshift Havesack so the Bacho Laplander is in the zippered flap over. Thanx Aaron for sharing the Mora Hatchet that made me also get the Mora 2000 and ofcorce the Steel Will's.,,.

  • @zroverz
    @zroverz Před 9 lety +2

    Great review info

  • @Nightwolf866
    @Nightwolf866 Před 4 lety +1

    Isn't the thinness of the head bad for splitting? And when splitting, will damage the plastic? 🤔

  • @artrospect5725
    @artrospect5725 Před 8 lety

    Great video review!!!!

  • @cjt4935
    @cjt4935 Před 6 lety +19

    You need to learn how to pop a chip out of the wood. Continually chopping in the same plane is highly inefficient. You did this with both hatchets, so its neither hatchets fault. Your technique is very bad. JT.

  • @TedsOutdoors
    @TedsOutdoors Před 9 lety

    I have kind of a paracord addiction...I could easily make a paracord sheath for belt carry... thanks for the review I've been looking for a good one on this hatchet for a while. -Ted

  • @jeremymoore4906
    @jeremymoore4906 Před 4 lety

    Did the raised pommel give you any hot spots on your hand while doing the feather stick???

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 7 lety

    Say Heah Aaron, Alot of people don't realize you can baton with this small Mora Hatchet. I still use my Lite Trio when I go out for a good cigar and a coffee, known as my Afternoon Delights.,,.p

  • @michelexe65
    @michelexe65 Před 9 lety

    at IWA I have asked to Mora employees why they add boron to carbon steel and they said that boron add a lot of resilience to steel

  • @shj2000
    @shj2000 Před 8 lety

    Which splits better, the Mora or the Fiskars?

  • @preparedmind101
    @preparedmind101 Před 9 lety +5

    I hold one a SHOT and liked it, the only thing I an wary about it the way the shaft sticks out away from the sides of the head, unlike my Schrade axes which are flush and split cut firewood awesome. Did you try splitting any small standing pieces of firewood? Otherwise, I think it wold be a great lightweight bush crafter and I still might pick one up to test.

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 9 lety +3

      PREPAREDMIND101 I am planning on doing a follow up review at some point soon with this axe. I only split a few small logs, This was only my 3 axe review ever and totally forgot to do the splitting test until after the video had been posted and a viewer pointed that out. I would love to see what you think of it.

  • @dirtysouthbushcraftandmma9784

    The fiskars edge geometry lends itself to be a much better splitter

  • @thomasnugent7602
    @thomasnugent7602 Před 5 lety

    Very good. Thank you very much

  • @bilakos1987
    @bilakos1987 Před 4 lety

    Which fixed blade is that in the beginning of the video used to baton?

  • @DebbieHund
    @DebbieHund Před 6 lety

    Looks like Tommy is a pretty good wood processing "tool" himself! 😄

  • @alecdemarco6523
    @alecdemarco6523 Před 9 lety +1

    In your opinion what is better the Schrade axe 2 or the Mora outdoor camp axe?

  • @TheDodge211
    @TheDodge211 Před 8 lety

    hey Aaron, take a look at the Fiskars X5. i love this little beast it will suprise you.
    cheers Aaron ;)

  • @trailscoutmtb7481
    @trailscoutmtb7481 Před 5 lety

    great comparison

  • @martinadejaquiz2482
    @martinadejaquiz2482 Před 7 lety

    even though i do NOT like axes/hatchets that you can't replace the handles on i say this about the little Fiskars: the Fiskars hatchet cut like living hell. i've had that damned Fiskars for 15 years and the SOB cuts damned good - keeps a damned good edge, too. the Fiskars is a damned good hatchet. however, when the handle breaks that's it for it and i'm wondering when it's gonna break? it's old now, but it has been used a hell of a lot and lasted 15 years.

  • @T3nG0d
    @T3nG0d Před rokem

    The lifetime warranty sold me so fast !

  • @dsbiddle
    @dsbiddle Před 3 lety

    I think a decent folding saw is better than using a hatchet for chopping

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 8 lety

    The other reason was I got a nice matching set with a Mora 2000.

  • @TheBoxingCannabyte
    @TheBoxingCannabyte Před 9 lety +5

    Moraknivs ftw!

  • @Sblaze813
    @Sblaze813 Před 6 lety

    Listening to this with headphones and Tommy scared the shit out of me.

  • @drcsep
    @drcsep Před 9 lety

    Outstanding review. I'm getting one.

  • @refaiabdeen5943
    @refaiabdeen5943 Před 3 lety

    Cheers Mate!

  • @whatsthatallabout498
    @whatsthatallabout498 Před 9 lety +1

    Hey good review. You should check out the Estwing sportsman hatchet awesome little axe.

  • @danielrobinson7872
    @danielrobinson7872 Před 8 lety

    Leave it to Sweden to get those wonderful high grinds on those axes.

  • @jrslawnserv6000
    @jrslawnserv6000 Před 5 lety

    In all reality regardless of what the specs of any axe says, the back end will most likely be used as a hammer at one moment it’s life. So choosing an axe That can take that type of beating is a very important step regardless of whether its your intention to do it or not. You want something that can take the abuse just in case. for this reason the X7 (which I’ve never had a problem with hammering nails, pegs, fencing, posts etc.) wins in my book. For $25 the only thing u can honestly say is that you have to sharpen in a little more often.

  • @garyspring5981
    @garyspring5981 Před 6 lety

    excellent hatchet. I use hikeing

  • @minitzen93
    @minitzen93 Před 9 lety

    Nice review. l'm looking at buying this but I have a few questions which I hope you can answer. How is the grip in wet conditions? And would you recommend this over the Kershaw camp axe?

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 9 lety +2

      minitzen93 the grip is great, and it is much better then the Kershaw. It is a great hatchet.

    • @minitzen93
      @minitzen93 Před 9 lety +2

      gideonstactical Thanks, I really enjoy your channel :)

  • @fathersonsurvival
    @fathersonsurvival Před 3 lety

    Its 2020, is this worth picking up today?

  • @mustamuri
    @mustamuri Před 9 lety +1

    Good rewier for axe :-)

  • @TheRoundandround
    @TheRoundandround Před 28 dny +1

    CHECK OUT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THIS AMATEUR'S LEFT HAND AND THE CUTTING AXE

  • @RJM1011
    @RJM1011 Před 9 lety

    They use that type of steel on forest machine band tracks as well very strong.

  • @meccagold2009
    @meccagold2009 Před 9 lety

    On that note. What is your opinion of me retiring my big choppers (bk9 and SOG tigershark) in favor of this little guy and my Silent Hero?

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 9 lety

      Nick Rodriguez I have not made a decision on the AXE vs. Big Blades yet, (a video is coming on the pros and cons soon) but I would say that the Silent Hero and the Mora would be an amazing do everything set up.

    • @meccagold2009
      @meccagold2009 Před 9 lety

      Thanks for the reply. I am in Cali so the boreal forest it ain't. I haven't been able to justify carrying a hatchet yet but the weight of this one is tempting. looking forward to that comparison.

  • @diederikvl70
    @diederikvl70 Před 8 lety +11

    With the x7 you can hammer thinks, mora not!

    • @MrDosonhai
      @MrDosonhai Před 4 lety

      But the X7 does not have a compact design and harder to make feather sticks with. I'd carry around another bigger axe with a hammer side for chopping logs anyway.

  • @saliston
    @saliston Před 8 lety

    What is the cost between the two?

  • @XjDrZ
    @XjDrZ Před 9 lety

    could you do a review on the husqvarna multitask axe

  • @sgtcarro13
    @sgtcarro13 Před 9 lety

    At 7 seconds he's holdings nice knife does anyone know what one it is ?

  • @spundj
    @spundj Před 9 lety +30

    It astounds me,...that you test all your knives by batoning,to split wood, ....but not your axe...or did i miss that part????!!!!????
    oh well , welcome to the internet pfft

    • @rowanfernsler9725
      @rowanfernsler9725 Před 4 lety +3

      The hatchet is a bit thin for splitting, he instead used it for its strengths. A.K.A. Chopping

    • @dwightehowell8179
      @dwightehowell8179 Před 3 lety

      In most cases if you have to baton a hatchet you need to go home because you are supremely unskilled.

  • @patriceb26
    @patriceb26 Před 4 lety

    Bonjour Is it a good axe ?

  • @philipgamboa6134
    @philipgamboa6134 Před 4 lety

    Always nice review..

  • @podsmpsg1
    @podsmpsg1 Před 2 lety

    Good for self defense?.

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 8 lety

    Say Heah Aaron, Make a loop with paracoard a circle. put it through your belt and then take the bottom of the loop through the top loop and put the handle of the hatchet through the that loop. a poor man's hatchet belt carry.

  • @paulwhat322
    @paulwhat322 Před 4 lety +1

    Sorry, but I'm not convinced. I'm a big fan of Mora knives, but I would choose the fiskars hatchet all day.

  • @feellnfroggy
    @feellnfroggy Před 8 lety

    Its powdercoat, just like the Cold Steel Trailhawk

  • @protoyz7405
    @protoyz7405 Před 9 lety +7

    is it just me, or did u forget to roll in footage of its splitting capabilities?

    • @paul8158
      @paul8158 Před 4 lety +3

      flat as it seems to be it is probably an awful splitter. So we have practically no hammering and likely bad splitting capabilities. Severe drawbacks for a hatchet. What's worth a review without showing it's most common use!? And presenting it as as good as the fiskars in the end seems to be more like advertising an improper hatched vs a proper one,

    • @rowanfernsler9725
      @rowanfernsler9725 Před 4 lety

      The hatchet shown in the video is not a great splitter because it’s so thin. Instead he used it as a chopper, not a splitter

    • @paul8158
      @paul8158 Před 4 lety

      Mora is an excellent knife-producer, and well known for it's products. Why for God's sake do they have to produce a kitchen-cutlery and present it as an outdoor tool? And why do we have a review cutting out two of the vital features of an axe/hatchet? Maybe I'm way too critical or naive for our times, fantastic review. Thumbs up!

    • @ariadanzig434
      @ariadanzig434 Před 4 lety +1

      Paul 815 I've carried this lil hatchet for couple o years now,its light but damn powerful.goes thru 5" saw cut birch in one swing.also have tried it on gnarly oak and it does fine.

    • @ariadanzig434
      @ariadanzig434 Před 4 lety

      Re nato mora makes good knives but I feel bahco is under appreciated,they're affordable and dare I say way better lol their wrecker knife is a beast has a great handle for bushcraft and u can beat that thing with a proper metal mallet all day.i think I paid £15 and honestly u can dismantle just about anything with it.has great belly for carving and easy to sharpen.ppl have biases towards European brand excluding gransfors for some reason.but bahco make really good tools.

  • @kiba3x
    @kiba3x Před 8 lety +19

    What about splitting wood?

    • @DebbieHund
      @DebbieHund Před 6 lety

      Substandard Gamer Kiba Dave Canterbury split quite a few hardwood logs in his video on the Mora camp axe.

    • @thomasmacdonough288
      @thomasmacdonough288 Před 6 lety

      Dude it’s a camp axe. But yes, yes it can.

    • @dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561
      @dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561 Před 5 lety +3

      @@thomasmacdonough288 "It's a camp axe"
      ...yeah, and camping includes splitting wood.

    • @thomasmacdonough288
      @thomasmacdonough288 Před 5 lety

      I said it can, didn't I?

    • @dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561
      @dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561 Před 5 lety +3

      @@thomasmacdonough288 Yes, but saying that, then following up with "BUT yes it can" makes it sound like splitting wood is a strange or rare camp chore to ask from your camp axe or hatchet though.

  • @ElectricPhantasmagoria
    @ElectricPhantasmagoria Před 3 lety +2

    Pros: Small, light, strong materials, good steel, excellent handle with perfect palm swell, excellent handling and center of gravity, generous size cutting edge, thin geometry is excellent for carving, curved bit is nice for notching
    Cons: No flare at back of blade to prevent damage to the handle mount when splitting large pieces, thin poll
    The best thing about the mora is you can get a Fiskars instead and have a cheaper and more versatile hatchet.

  • @Mr450pro
    @Mr450pro Před 7 lety +9

    What about the most importen thing, splitting the Wood ? That why you carry an axe.. dooh

    • @jesusislord6020
      @jesusislord6020 Před 4 lety +1

      This is a hatchet.they call it an axe. But its clearly a hatchet. Not meant to split logs like a fucking winter axe. Hatchets are made to split little pieces of wood. About the size of your forarm. Dooh..

    • @rowanfernsler9725
      @rowanfernsler9725 Před 4 lety

      A hatchet is normally made for limbing wood or splitting kindling. This hatchet however, has a thin head and wouldn’t split wood well. However, you could of course easily enough split wood.

    • @NewEnglandLyle
      @NewEnglandLyle Před 4 lety

      That thing would be awful at splitting. The wood wood destroy that plastic. At least the X7 has a wedge shape head that things in the middle to allow the plastic to be protected somewhat.
      For the money those X7s are above and beyond capable.
      Remember, all axes are not hatchets, but all hatches are axes.

  • @williamhoward9730
    @williamhoward9730 Před 9 lety

    have you ever reviewed the gransfors bruks small forest axe?

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 9 lety +1

      William Howard Not yet, but sometime this early next year I will be review it.

    • @williamhoward9730
      @williamhoward9730 Před 9 lety

      sounds good. by the way you make some really awesome reviews!

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 9 lety

      William Howard Thanks so much!

  • @twanstiekema
    @twanstiekema Před 9 lety +1

    Is it me or does this axe look like a schrade axe combined with a fiskars axe?

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 8 lety

    By the way F.Y.I the head on the Mora Hatchet goes down about 2" inches into the handle.

  • @Nightwolf866
    @Nightwolf866 Před 4 lety

    Not sure about pricepoint. U get good woodhandled axes for that price.

  • @spaseballs
    @spaseballs Před 8 lety

    where do you film +gideonstactical

  • @sethwhite6798
    @sethwhite6798 Před 5 lety

    I think this is a great backpacking tool, because of the light weight and bushcraft abilities but if I'm at home splitting kindling or rounds I use my Fiskars hatchet or an axe or maul. For cutting up small logs and branches or making poles this is awesome, at half the weight of the fiskars hatchet which I would never take backpacking. I don't carry a saw and I can't remember the last time I found sawed up logs to split up in the backcountry. Each tool has it's place I think.

  • @DevinAK49
    @DevinAK49 Před 7 lety

    I must have missed the price.

  • @douglasmcintyre3297
    @douglasmcintyre3297 Před 9 lety +6

    Kinda surprised the Mora has such a poor pommelling ability. Anyway, at 38 seconds for each small axe I guess you've proven that its not the size of the tool that's important, it how well you use it! :-)

  • @theislandretreat4326
    @theislandretreat4326 Před 9 lety +1

    I didn't see product support mentioned. I like Fiskars for the UNCONDITIONAL lifetime warranty. If you break one, they replace it. Not great if SHTF, but until then, you get a free new axe if you hit the log with the handle and it breaks, etc. Does Mora have the same? Not sure, just asking.

  • @Jraptor1959
    @Jraptor1959 Před 9 lety +4

    Nice review. I am of the opinion its better to sacrifice a bit ($100 isn't a huge amount) and get a Gransfors Bruk small forest axe. A GFB would cut those trees in 1/2 the time, with 1/2 the effort. If your life depends on it, quality beats price every time. The GFB also has a 20 year guarantee.

  • @adidarc
    @adidarc Před 9 lety

    Did you split wood with it?

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 9 lety

      Ryan Jaynes I have done some, I am just getting into axes so I am still learn the all the techniques. It is doing a good job at splitting.

    • @adidarc
      @adidarc Před 9 lety

      How well does it split compared to large knife like the BK9 or SP51? I am new to axes as well and am wondering if they may have more uses in the woods than a knife. Some people swear by them and would never carry a big knife.

  • @23madskilz23
    @23madskilz23 Před 9 lety

    Aaron, please add metric measurements along imperial ones, so that the rest of the world can understand easier :)

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 9 lety

      23madskilz23 I will see what I can do.

    • @99SiR
      @99SiR Před 9 lety

      23madskilz23: try using the google converter or looking the specs up on on the manufacturer's website. Love the style of these reviews and i don't think they need all the specs mentioned twice for both measurement systems.

    • @23madskilz23
      @23madskilz23 Před 9 lety

      RD eazy
      It would be obvious for the reviewer to add the metric system so that his videos could appeal to a larger demographic. This is my point of view anyway, I don't understand why are you annoyed by my suggestion, I didn't say he should replace imperial with metric..

    • @99SiR
      @99SiR Před 9 lety

      Not annoyed at all. I live in a metric country as well and just sharing tips on what i do when i'm curious about conversions or specs.

  • @nlesiak3
    @nlesiak3 Před 8 lety +1

    spider @5:30!

  • @ibpn4284
    @ibpn4284 Před 9 lety +1

    9 out of 10?
    if I'm going to carry a hatchet I want to hammer with it too, and the mora just doesn't have the surface for that. 5 out of 10 for me.

    • @Nightknight159
      @Nightknight159 Před 9 lety +2

      What are you hammering with your hatchet? What are you doing that you need a hammer as well? I'm just wondering what your philosophy is for your hatchets. I have never needed a hammering tool for anything that I have ever done while out on a trip on which I would bring my hatchet.

    • @ibpn4284
      @ibpn4284 Před 9 lety +1

      Nate Malone
      walnuts
      hickory nuts
      tent stakes
      trap stakes on the trapline
      busting through ice
      nails
      killing animals on the trapline
      breaking bones to get the marrow
      straightening bent equipment
      making tools
      crushing plants to make medicines
      crushing shells and small stones into powder to make a paste
      driving wedges into things
      I could go on, but you get the point. maybe you should do more than just sit on your butt while outon a trip.

  • @maulstik
    @maulstik Před 8 lety

    The X7 is 1/2 the price of the mora...

  • @marcusmckenzie9528
    @marcusmckenzie9528 Před 5 lety

    its an axe shaped blade with an axe handle ... *cough cough* FISKARS!!! :D

  • @freddyfox5002
    @freddyfox5002 Před 3 lety

    Fiskars it is then