@@RandomDude989 Sorry! I don't fall for Fakriotism ;-) LOL ... I'm willing to bet you $1,000.00 that this piece is NOT made by Union labor. Wake the F up before speaking Socially Engineered nonsense 😉
@@RandomDude989 ... but, by all means, don't post comments here to be a contrarian ... Go ahead and put your money where your mouth is and buy one abd then make a video about how great it is and how it is worth the inflated price tag 😄
@@RealRickyRoss Everyone bitches about how much stuff is when its made in the usa... I was just reminding everyone about the production costs. Don't lecture me on this shit. I was just offering suggestions to support the price. I never said it was union made, just an EXAMPLE.
Good review as usual. For the money I’ll keep using my 16” Estwing ($40 now, I got mine for about $25). It’s been a constantly great performing axe over the years and the price left me money enough for food to cook over a fire. In this case the money left over would buy a banquet.
Great review, Luke. It’s a beautiful tool. I would consider buying it for $179, the price currently listed, but you’re right. It should come with the sheath and I think, the handle guard.
Super review, Luke! Your skills with an axe is amazing. This Woox A1X is a beautiful hand axe and that would be a problem with me...it's too pretty especially with the leather sheath and handle protector. I use all of my hatchets and hand axes and to the point of almost abusing them. When I return home however, they get resharpened almost immediately, ready for the next trip out. One of my favorite hand axes was from Lowe's for around 20 bucks...bought it two years ago. The blade was so-so sharp but the wood grain direction was good and it was American hickory; had no protective wrap or sheath. I filed the blade and used a puck to hone it, wrapped the handle near the head with 550 paracord and bought a leather sheath from Amazon. On every overland camping trip I place it in my spare tire well for wood processing if a camp fire is desired. Most times I just use a portable BBQ pit for cooking and to have a warming fire. For backpacking overnighters I carry a Schrade SCAXE 10 which is fairly lightweight but effective for lighter wood processing. Another small hatchet work horse is the Fiskars X7. None of my hand axes or hatchets cost more than $50 which include paracord and leather sheaths from Amazon or Walmart but they all work and satisfy my needs. Being retired I'm all about budgeting for my gear needs.
Alexander Weaver Practice makes perfect ... As a kid , I use to chop wood with an axe nearly bigger than I was tall for our family fire so we could cook dinner on every day but you learn to let the weight of the head to do the work
Liked it at first, price turned me off. I bought a Gransfors Bruks small forrest axe for $106 from a large outdoor retailer and it came with a nice sheath.
Your test/demo illustrates why a one-hand axe is a compromise built for wall-hanging beauty but not practicality. Exactly the same head, on a 24 inch 2-hand handle, would be much more useful and very little more trouble to carry.
Essentially you could put this in or with a decent size pack, a longer handle will always give a stronger impact but you just want to say you have the bigger stick and its not always better as a longer handle can break more easily if a mistake was made, that would be compromised lol
I agreee .... BUT: The other day, when I was on a hike I managed to jam and break of the tip of my saw. I was lucky I only lost an inch and could continue processing wood since it was rather cold and I needed some warm food/tea! But in reality I was only 2km away from my car, no real danger! But this experience made me realise how fragile the saw is compared to an axe. In a longer 'survival' scenario a broken saw might be a real issue. For me and my purposes - day hikes, some overnighters, never too far from civilization - the saw is still the better solution: it is safer, not as noisy and in my hands also faster than the axe.
I've been a woodworker and a lover of tools my whole life. What I've learned over the years is that there is a point at which practicality ends and glamor begins. Buying tools, I usually end up buying the next- to-most-expensive product, because it offers the most pragmatic benefits. This axe is impressive, but it might just exceed that pragmatic threshold.
I actually found your channel by searching for a review of this axe I had purchased. I was having a little buyers remorse with the price. I was also curious if the axe itself was a novelty or if it was a practical functional hand axe. You convinced me entirely and put mind at ease I truly appreciate your review sir!
thanks Luke, nice that the axe is made here, but at that price, should come with a sheath and the handle protection should be solid, not moving up and down the handle and twirling around. Beautiful piece though. Have a great next adventure, and thank you for all your work.
I love my cheap Husqvarna axe 🪓 it needed a little work out of the box but I tend to sharpen and modify any axe that I buy anyway so it made sense to buy a cheaper less refined axe that is still Swedish steel and a quality hickory handle! If I remember right I think I paid around $35-40 for it and I've had it for a few years now putting it thru hell and back and it just keeps on doing what I ask of it...
The Snow and Nealley belt axe and Hudson Bay are Made In the USA again may be a good option. They come with a leather sheath as well. Pretty reasonable 60-70$ Thank brother awesome channel
Price point reminds me of a Busse Knife. Absolutely beautiful, bomb proof, no doubt that it's well made and would serve you well. However, at that price, if I so much as got a scratch on it, I would cry! So, not getting one lol! Great review though bro! Thank you for sharing!
Nice looking Hand Axe. Personally though I prefer a Camp Axe. A little larger but a lot more impact when you swing it. (Then again I carry a Saw for cutting and only use my Axe for Splitting.) (I do happen to have and carry a Tomahawk on occasion but again that's used for splitting more than chopping.)
Looks like the sheath is now $19, the axe and sheath combined are currently under $200. However they do include pages of a mission statement about how much they care about stuff at no additional charge. Really touching stuff that I don't consider when deciding if their product is any good.
Sorry Luke,, I use Fiskars axes, hackets, mols, and hand saws. I paid for all 4 pieces for half of the cost of a woox hand axe. And they come with plastic blade covers. Dennis from Delaware
Hey buddy. Thanks fora great review, as always keeping it honest! Can you put this axe against a well known I quality brand , but less than half the price; the Grandfors Bruks Small forest Axe. And see how it compare. Thanks
Right on Luke. That so far looks like a nice hand axe. I'll be interested to see how your review of it goes over the months. I would recommend a CRKT Woods Chogan, but the handle was all messed up when I got mine in the mail. It's a tomahawk and it's like they pressure fit the handles on. I ordered a new handle stripped it, sanded it, scorched it, boiled linseed oiled it, and did a little filing in the eye. Now, WOW! What a gem. It goes everywhere with me. I know you do "as is" from the factory. So I can't say "yeah go get one" knowing how mine was from the factory, before I fixed it up.
If you get a chance try the Council Tool 24 inch 2.25 lb boy axe. $45. American made with American materials. Been using boy axes for over 50 years and to me they really hit the sweet spot for size and weight.
i like this channel being honest, showing the pros and cons of a product. so, i think such pricey tools are only for the less, real enthusiasts of the hobby or of axes. for this reason and to bring more people into the hobby, id suggest to try and compare the most easy to buy and simple products, that are quality. like.... comparing this pricey axe side-by-side to a fiskars x10 or a wood handled axe same size. i mention fiskars cause they are good quality, thought-over designed, lower prized, perfom good/great, lightweight, sturdy, great working sheath. at all, id like to see a channel showing the nonsense of big axes, bushcraftwise, and the benefits of a tiny hatchet like a fiskars xx5 (x5). some skilled person to compare those two, bringing a small campfire for 2 persons to life, splitting forearm-sized wood, cutting small limbs and branches, batoning, using as hammer, doing smaller tasks, etc= usual works for a usual bushcrafter in the northern hemisphere. my opinion is: (big) axes, in combo with other tools, are only there for splitting big wood and building big things. for usual bushcrafting when its colder, more wood needed: a 30cm length, 500grams hatchet in combo with a saw is smartest. if some is stationary bushcrafting, weight and packsize is no concern. so sure, bring also a big splitting axe and chainsaw. in this im leaving out the fun factor, which is for sure much higher in axes or other, big cutting tools like a terävä skrama, etc. sry, smartass mode belonging sharpness: its fine to have a good factory edge, yet u can sharpen any hard material on earth to great sharpness, even an uncooked noodle. its about edge retention and ease of sharpening. and yeah, of course the edge shouldnt roll or break.
My favorite is the Estwing E45A camper's axe. I wrapped the handle from the top of the rubber grip to the yellow line with 550 para cord over grip tape then poured boiling water over the para cord to shrink it. This gives me both a full size camp axe and a hand axe/hatchet. I think I paid $50 at my local Home Depot and I have yet to break it. Believe me, it should have broken by now.
Much love in the view....love the ax, looks great, looks like it performs very well but couldn’t see my paying that price right now. Keep up the great videos
The price though WOW ! Is that shock cord holding on the handle gard ? Well maybe if it was tied on with leather be best . It looks innovated looking like a battle axe of sorts.
Nice axe but as you said there are axe's out there that do the job just as well for less, the fact the collar turns while in use is a bummer, guess wetting and shrinking could fix that, we'll see how it holds up.
I'd like to see a review of the "CRKT Nobo T-hawk" I've really enjoyed mine and have had a very good experience with it so far. I would like to see your opinion and field test of it.
I just ordered the CRKT Rune from Knifecenter (at $45, a STEAL, I believe) and wouldn't mind a review of that to help me justify it to my wife! [www.knifecenter.com/item/CR2737/columbia-river-2737-rmj-rune-compact-tomahawk-with-spike-12-inch-overall-grn-sheath]
I think what I like is the heft it seems to have and that handle looks impressive the heat treat is the key to say the least but as you say price . If I were a young guy or gal and not 77 years old and thinking as I do. I am only going to buy this once and it's for a life time it would be justifiable. I have been using my dads Estwing since the late 50s dad said here it's your's now. I did get another one for my grand son 2 years ago they just seem to be indestructible.Great review I do love the looks of that beast . Happy trails
Luke you said you wanted to know about other axes for you to purchase and test I am going to suggest a number 2 Council tool Hudson Bay 18 in this is a camp axe for late splitting driving Stakes Etc it is not a hatchet it is a hand axe so there you go brother cheers Luke
Field test it by Susie... there is a good one. It seems rather hefty and overdone. Go to a regular weekend warrior type store and see what may be available for the average Joe. More in keeping with the fun trippper and not a prepper. Perhaps even a hybrid?
Amazing axe! Best of the best! No doubt ! Mine came with protective sheath. I am struggling for find a belt loop to hold it with the leather sleeve on. I am based in the UK. Any suggestions?
It certainly looks nice. But the lack of a swell at the base of the haft..would concern me. Also seems a bit pricey for that steel and no mask. Would love to see something on one of the Husqvarna hatchets or small axes.
Try the Estwing 14” sportsman’s axe. The edge can use a bit of touch-up, but very tapered head chops and splits well. $35 from Amazon or local hardware store, and made in USA.
I see all these higher dollar hatchets , hand axes , full size axes .. how about a Collins hunters axe. About 20 bucks .. I’d like to know the comparisons to the hardware store axe .. after it’s properly sharpened of course to the out of the box High end axes
Luke, I am curious about the Council Tool Hudson Bay velvicut model not exactly cheap but less expensive rhan the one you are curently testing. Not sure how these stack up to a Gransfors Bruks but I have never tried one of those either. I usually take to the woods with a folding saw a large knife and and a cheapo estwing for processing firewood. But i would like to purchase an axe that has more weight distributed in the head than throughout the handle. That one you tested looks awesome, but the pricepoint is a little higher than I would give for an axe, especially when they want another 70 for a mask. Great initial review though.
Sweet Ax man!! I love the hickory handle and the leather protector. Very nice!! On sale for $179 worth every penny from what i see. I want one! I originally wanted a Brux Almike Ax but after seeing this seems very worth the $40 extra. Good stuff! Stay safe!
I live in hickory and was really impressed with the axe performance and I was thinking how cool to buy something local, until you mentioned the price. I can buy a lot of axes for that price, bulk made of course. Nice review, wish I could afford one
Its intriguing and seems to have performed very well. I'd give 130 for it with the understanding that a blade protector was included...I like it quite a bit
Great vid as always luke. My suggestion for an axe that is all that, roughly the same weight with good quality is one of my favorites. The husqvarna carpenters axe. Can be had for around $60.00.
Not a hand ax but have you tried out the fiskars x7 hatchet? I like it. Don't think I've ever used a hand ax. Suggestions that aren't this pricey? Lol. You're correct about the mask, especially for the price point. Beautiful hand ax tho. Take Care and Be Aware
$180 right now on their site. It looks real pretty. I use a hatchet that cost £15, i don't know if the Hoox one would be over 10 times better. If that makes sense..
Looks like a nice Axe, that being said for the cost I would probably get a Gransfors Bruks . But this really a nice looking axe if you want something more modern looking . Thx for sharing
Luke I have 3 axes for your review.....wetterlings hand forged belt axe, h&b forge belt axe, gransfors brux outdoor axe........they all look to be fine axes........
Hey Luke! How about doing a review of the Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe? $35.84 on Amazon for a 27" multi purpose axe. I went to Lowe's and got a 3# axe with wood handle for less than $30. I have used and abused that axe for years. Handle is holding up well and the only downside is that it doesn't come with a sheath. Just a thought.
Thumbs up for the video and your hard work. For the hand axe, not so much. I'm sure it's a good product but you don't have to pay nearly that much for a quality tool that will get the job done.
Luke I have been drawn towards a Estwing Sportsman's Axe. I have been told that they are not very good because they vibrate when chopping and splitting wood. Could you test one out?
Luke thanks for asking the axe is a beautiful one but far to expensive for a working man could you review equipment that you might find from say Target or LOWES or any place an average guy might shop? I know you said Amazon but some of us are old and have not connected with E-commerce thanks a lot
I would replace the leather overstrike with a paracord wrap & for the price they need to include the sheath! I wouldn't buy it for that price when there are others just as capable and durable at a fraction of the cost.
Remove what looks like yhe stretchy elastic cord on the color and tighten it down with some 550 and also the council tool 2pound 17 inch axe has my attention check it out
I actually looked those axe up while the video was playing and was shocked at the price. Awesome looking and obviously a super quality product but way out of my price range. I definitely prefer the walnut handle though...
The whole thing kind of looks oversize, like it has a lot of material on the handle and even the head. How about testing that one against a Hultafors 500mm hatchet or a Condor Scout Bushcraft Axe?
Have a great week everyone; be safe out there!
I'm heading out for a 3 day trip which means that another adventure is coming up soon.
S&H
- Luke
Be safe on the next adventure and don't forget the bbq baked beans.
How did the ax hold up over the following months? Never saw a re-review on it.
Price killed my wanting one.
Same here!!! $150.00 with a sheath and I would consider it strongly ...
Price of made in USA? (Insurance, workman's comp, unions?, etc)
@@RandomDude989 Sorry! I don't fall for Fakriotism ;-)
LOL ... I'm willing to bet you $1,000.00 that this piece is NOT made by Union labor. Wake the F up before speaking Socially Engineered nonsense 😉
@@RandomDude989 ... but, by all means, don't post comments here to be a contrarian ... Go ahead and put your money where your mouth is and buy one abd then make a video about how great it is and how it is worth the inflated price tag 😄
@@RealRickyRoss Everyone bitches about how much stuff is when its made in the usa... I was just reminding everyone about the production costs. Don't lecture me on this shit. I was just offering suggestions to support the price. I never said it was union made, just an EXAMPLE.
Good review as usual. For the money I’ll keep using my 16” Estwing ($40 now, I got mine for about $25). It’s been a constantly great performing axe over the years and the price left me money enough for food to cook over a fire. In this case the money left over would buy a banquet.
Great review, Luke. It’s a beautiful tool. I would consider buying it for $179, the price currently listed, but you’re right. It should come with the sheath and I think, the handle guard.
you could soak the collar and let it shrink to fit as it dries.
Super review, Luke! Your skills with an axe is amazing. This Woox A1X is a beautiful hand axe and that would be a problem with me...it's too pretty especially with the leather sheath and handle protector. I use all of my hatchets and hand axes and to the point of almost abusing them. When I return home however, they get resharpened almost immediately, ready for the next trip out. One of my favorite hand axes was from Lowe's for around 20 bucks...bought it two years ago. The blade was so-so sharp but the wood grain direction was good and it was American hickory; had no protective wrap or sheath. I filed the blade and used a puck to hone it, wrapped the handle near the head with 550 paracord and bought a leather sheath from Amazon. On every overland camping trip I place it in my spare tire well for wood processing if a camp fire is desired. Most times I just use a portable BBQ pit for cooking and to have a warming fire. For backpacking overnighters I carry a Schrade SCAXE 10 which is fairly lightweight but effective for lighter wood processing. Another small hatchet work horse is the Fiskars X7. None of my hand axes or hatchets cost more than $50 which include paracord and leather sheaths from Amazon or Walmart but they all work and satisfy my needs. Being retired I'm all about budgeting for my gear needs.
Alexander Weaver
Practice makes perfect ...
As a kid , I use to chop wood with an axe nearly bigger than I was tall for our family fire so we could cook dinner on every day but you learn to let the weight of the head to do the work
Liked it at first, price turned me off. I bought a Gransfors Bruks small forrest axe for $106 from a large outdoor retailer and it came with a nice sheath.
Hultafors also produce nice axes in Sweden.
Ed Reguera how long ago n where?
That's a steal
@@baseballman74 About a year ago. It was a special offer from L.L.Bean.
@@Walterliquori I know, that's why I bought it.
I have never seen such a beautiful axe...I love the leather on it..I prefer hand axes..but all are good..great review..thank you
Your test/demo illustrates why a one-hand axe is a compromise built for wall-hanging beauty but not practicality. Exactly the same head, on a 24 inch 2-hand handle, would be much more useful and very little more trouble to carry.
Was thinking the same thing, if they made it with a longer handle I would consider buying one
Essentially you could put this in or with a decent size pack, a longer handle will always give a stronger impact but you just want to say you have the bigger stick and its not always better as a longer handle can break more easily if a mistake was made, that would be compromised lol
A silky Bigboy is so much safer I stopped carrying axes and hatchets.
I agreee .... BUT: The other day, when I was on a hike I managed to jam and break of the tip of my saw. I was lucky I only lost an inch and could continue processing wood since it was rather cold and I needed some warm food/tea! But in reality I was only 2km away from my car, no real danger!
But this experience made me realise how fragile the saw is compared to an axe. In a longer 'survival' scenario a broken saw might be a real issue.
For me and my purposes - day hikes, some overnighters, never too far from civilization - the saw is still the better solution: it is safer, not as noisy and in my hands also faster than the axe.
@@alexandergutfeldt1144 Silky saws are "pull to cut" only so it's less likely to snap.
Bobby Harper I was using a Tajima G-saw, also 'pull to cut', but I still managed to jam and snap it😳. It's still usable, for now.
Good review. Keep up the great work you and your wife are doing for us.
I've been a woodworker and a lover of tools my whole life. What I've learned over the years is that there is a point at which practicality ends and glamor begins. Buying tools, I usually end up buying the next- to-most-expensive product, because it offers the most pragmatic benefits. This axe is impressive, but it might just exceed that pragmatic threshold.
IT LOOKS LIKE IT DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH YOU USING IT ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !
Luke you've done it again! Great review
I would love to see a review of the Marbles camp axe or Marbles hunters axe, at just under $40 (without sheath) i think they are an excellent value.
Yes agreed very curious
meh, had a marbles hatchet. uneven head geometry, weird handle shape. For my money I stick with council tool.
Not that good.
Nice hand axe but the price is WAAAAY out of my league...glad for the people who have one.
I actually found your channel by searching for a review of this axe I had purchased. I was having a little buyers remorse with the price. I was also curious if the axe itself was a novelty or if it was a practical functional hand axe. You convinced me entirely and put mind at ease I truly appreciate your review sir!
thanks Luke, nice that the axe is made here, but at that price, should come with a sheath and the handle protection should be solid, not moving up and down the handle and twirling around. Beautiful piece though. Have a great next adventure, and thank you for all your work.
I love my cheap Husqvarna axe 🪓 it needed a little work out of the box but I tend to sharpen and modify any axe that I buy anyway so it made sense to buy a cheaper less refined axe that is still Swedish steel and a quality hickory handle! If I remember right I think I paid around $35-40 for it and I've had it for a few years now putting it thru hell and back and it just keeps on doing what I ask of it...
Great job Luke! I want that axe...$$$...wait a minute, I don’t want that axe
Thank you for the tips on how to use a hand axe!
Useful information and a joy to watch a short but on point video!!
Hello! I just wanted to greet you, I hope you don't mind.
Caw caw cawwwwwwwww!!!! Ha ha ha love it. Nice piece of kit brother man.
The Snow and Nealley belt axe and Hudson Bay are Made In the USA again may be a good option. They come with a leather sheath as well. Pretty reasonable 60-70$ Thank brother awesome channel
Price point reminds me of a Busse Knife. Absolutely beautiful, bomb proof, no doubt that it's well made and would serve you well. However, at that price, if I so much as got a scratch on it, I would cry! So, not getting one lol! Great review though bro! Thank you for sharing!
Loox that Woox is a beauty..........$230 without a blade cover is a no go, however it is a good looking tool......
Nice looking Hand Axe. Personally though I prefer a Camp Axe. A little larger but a lot more impact when you swing it. (Then again I carry a Saw for cutting and only use my Axe for Splitting.) (I do happen to have and carry a Tomahawk on occasion but again that's used for splitting more than chopping.)
Looks like the sheath is now $19, the axe and sheath combined are currently under $200. However they do include pages of a mission statement about how much they care about stuff at no additional charge. Really touching stuff that I don't consider when deciding if their product is any good.
Sorry Luke,,
I use Fiskars axes, hackets, mols, and hand saws. I paid for all 4 pieces for half of the cost of a woox hand axe. And they come with plastic blade covers.
Dennis from Delaware
Hey buddy. Thanks fora great review, as always keeping it honest! Can you put this axe against a well known I quality brand , but less than half the price; the Grandfors Bruks Small forest Axe. And see how it compare. Thanks
I wonder how it compares to my Wetterlings Bushman (At half the price.)
the birds singing in the background are awesome!!
Right on Luke. That so far looks like a nice hand axe. I'll be interested to see how your review of it goes over the months. I would recommend a CRKT Woods Chogan, but the handle was all messed up when I got mine in the mail. It's a tomahawk and it's like they pressure fit the handles on. I ordered a new handle stripped it, sanded it, scorched it, boiled linseed oiled it, and did a little filing in the eye. Now, WOW! What a gem. It goes everywhere with me. I know you do "as is" from the factory. So I can't say "yeah go get one" knowing how mine was from the factory, before I fixed it up.
If you get a chance try the Council Tool 24 inch 2.25 lb boy axe. $45. American made with American materials. Been using boy axes for over 50 years and to me they really hit the sweet spot for size and weight.
Tip for leather collar, soak it in warm water and put it on your axe while wet and let dry, will never move afterwards
i like this channel being honest, showing the pros and cons of a product.
so, i think such pricey tools are only for the less, real enthusiasts of the hobby or of axes.
for this reason and to bring more people into the hobby, id suggest to try and compare the most easy to buy and simple products, that are quality. like.... comparing this pricey axe side-by-side to a fiskars x10 or a wood handled axe same size. i mention fiskars cause they are good quality, thought-over designed, lower prized, perfom good/great, lightweight, sturdy, great working sheath.
at all, id like to see a channel showing the nonsense of big axes, bushcraftwise, and the benefits of a tiny hatchet like a fiskars xx5 (x5). some skilled person to compare those two, bringing a small campfire for 2 persons to life, splitting forearm-sized wood, cutting small limbs and branches, batoning, using as hammer, doing smaller tasks, etc= usual works for a usual bushcrafter in the northern hemisphere.
my opinion is: (big) axes, in combo with other tools, are only there for splitting big wood and building big things. for usual bushcrafting when its colder, more wood needed: a 30cm length, 500grams hatchet in combo with a saw is smartest.
if some is stationary bushcrafting, weight and packsize is no concern. so sure, bring also a big splitting axe and chainsaw.
in this im leaving out the fun factor, which is for sure much higher in axes or other, big cutting tools like a terävä skrama, etc.
sry, smartass mode belonging sharpness: its fine to have a good factory edge, yet u can sharpen any hard material on earth to great sharpness, even an uncooked noodle. its about edge retention and ease of sharpening. and yeah, of course the edge shouldnt roll or break.
My favorite is the Estwing E45A camper's axe. I wrapped the handle from the top of the rubber grip to the yellow line with 550 para cord over grip tape then poured boiling water over the para cord to shrink it. This gives me both a full size camp axe and a hand axe/hatchet. I think I paid $50 at my local Home Depot and I have yet to break it. Believe me, it should have broken by now.
Thanks for filming
Much love in the view....love the ax, looks great, looks like it performs very well but couldn’t see my paying that price right now. Keep up the great videos
I preordered one a couple weeks back. $139.00. WOOX has a deal on preorder
Luke you were asking for examples of other hatchets, this is the hatchet I use:
Hardcore Survivalist Hatchet, MSRP $135.00
Learning some new techniques! Thanks brother Luke!
Hey, if you are still checking this, you should review a Flying Fox from Council. I got the 21" straight handle and really like it.
It's a handsome axe husqvarna for 50 is the way to go unless money dosent matter
Oh yeah and an upholstry tack in the lacing area will take cara of that guard floating around.
The price though WOW ! Is that shock cord holding on the handle gard ? Well maybe if it was tied on with leather be best . It looks innovated looking like a battle axe of sorts.
Learned something today. Thnaks
Nice axe but as you said there are axe's out there that do the job just as well for less, the fact the collar turns while in use is a bummer, guess wetting and shrinking could fix that, we'll see how it holds up.
I'd like to see a review of the "CRKT Nobo T-hawk" I've really enjoyed mine and have had a very good experience with it so far. I would like to see your opinion and field test of it.
I just ordered the CRKT Rune from Knifecenter (at $45, a STEAL, I believe) and wouldn't mind a review of that to help me justify it to my wife! [www.knifecenter.com/item/CR2737/columbia-river-2737-rmj-rune-compact-tomahawk-with-spike-12-inch-overall-grn-sheath]
I think what I like is the heft it seems to have and that handle looks impressive the heat treat is the key to say the least but as you say price . If I were a young guy or gal and not 77 years old and thinking as I do. I am only going to buy this once and it's for a life time it would be justifiable. I have been using my dads Estwing since the late 50s dad said here it's your's now. I did get another one for my grand son 2 years ago they just seem to be indestructible.Great review I do love the looks of that beast . Happy trails
I personally like Fiskars Axes and I think they are a great option especially Ina budget
Ahhhhh! Just when I was becoming content with my toy collection........ Thanks Luke :)
Luke you said you wanted to know about other axes for you to purchase and test I am going to suggest a number 2 Council tool Hudson Bay 18 in this is a camp axe for late splitting driving Stakes Etc it is not a hatchet it is a hand axe so there you go brother cheers Luke
Nice axe and chop work. Great review as always. EDIT: Wow... that cost says no way!
Field test it by Susie... there is a good one. It seems rather hefty and overdone. Go to a regular weekend warrior type store and see what may be available for the average Joe. More in keeping with the fun trippper and not a prepper. Perhaps even a hybrid?
Amazing axe! Best of the best! No doubt ! Mine came with protective sheath. I am struggling for find a belt loop to hold it with the leather sleeve on. I am based in the UK. Any suggestions?
On sale ATM and comes with a minimal but functional blade sheath.
It certainly looks nice. But the lack of a swell at the base of the haft..would concern me. Also seems a bit pricey for that steel and no mask. Would love to see something on one of the Husqvarna hatchets or small axes.
Try the Estwing 14” sportsman’s axe. The edge can use a bit of touch-up, but very tapered head chops and splits well. $35 from Amazon or local hardware store, and made in USA.
Beautiful tool, the pommel and sleeved lanyard are a nice detail, if it holds up I think it's worth it. Axe suggestion: Cold Steel Trail Boss.
All nice and made in the US!...but the price killed it. Granfors Bruks small forest axe in the back of my jeep will do just fine for 125.00
I see all these higher dollar hatchets , hand axes , full size axes .. how about a Collins hunters axe. About 20 bucks .. I’d like to know the comparisons to the hardware store axe .. after it’s properly sharpened of course to the out of the box High end axes
Luke, I am curious about the Council Tool Hudson Bay velvicut model not exactly cheap but less expensive rhan the one you are curently testing. Not sure how these stack up to a Gransfors Bruks but I have never tried one of those either. I usually take to the woods with a folding saw a large knife and and a cheapo estwing for processing firewood. But i would like to purchase an axe that has more weight distributed in the head than throughout the handle. That one you tested looks awesome, but the pricepoint is a little higher than I would give for an axe, especially when they want another 70 for a mask. Great initial review though.
Sweet Ax man!! I love the hickory handle and the leather protector. Very nice!! On sale for $179 worth every penny from what i see. I want one! I originally wanted a Brux Almike Ax but after seeing this seems very worth the $40 extra. Good stuff! Stay safe!
I live in hickory and was really impressed with the axe performance and I was thinking how cool to buy something local, until you mentioned the price. I can buy a lot of axes for that price, bulk made of course.
Nice review, wish I could afford one
Its intriguing and seems to have performed very well. I'd give 130 for it with the understanding that a blade protector was included...I like it quite a bit
Would you consider checking out the Schrade SCAXE10? It is a hatchet, not a hand axe. It is very cheap though and seems to be good for the price.
Great vid as always luke. My suggestion for an axe that is all that, roughly the same weight with good quality is one of my favorites. The husqvarna carpenters axe. Can be had for around $60.00.
Not a hand ax but have you tried out the fiskars x7 hatchet? I like it. Don't think I've ever used a hand ax. Suggestions that aren't this pricey? Lol. You're correct about the mask, especially for the price point. Beautiful hand ax tho. Take Care and Be Aware
$180 right now on their site. It looks real pretty. I use a hatchet that cost £15, i don't know if the Hoox one would be over 10 times better. If that makes sense..
Looks like a nice Axe, that being said for the cost I would probably get a Gransfors Bruks . But this really a nice looking axe if you want something more modern looking . Thx for sharing
Luke I have 3 axes for your review.....wetterlings hand forged belt axe, h&b forge belt axe, gransfors brux outdoor axe........they all look to be fine axes........
I'd like to see what you could do with a Fiskers.
Hey Luke! How about doing a review of the Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe? $35.84 on Amazon for a 27" multi purpose axe. I went to Lowe's and got a 3# axe with wood handle for less than $30. I have used and abused that axe for years. Handle is holding up well and the only downside is that it doesn't come with a sheath. Just a thought.
Beautiful axe. Well made. But the price is silly. My Estwing will do every thing that on will do for a fraction of the price.
Gransfors bruks is where it's at!
Thumbs up for the video and your hard work. For the hand axe, not so much. I'm sure it's a good product but you don't have to pay nearly that much for a quality tool that will get the job done.
Luke I have been drawn towards a Estwing Sportsman's Axe. I have been told that they are not very good because they vibrate when chopping and splitting wood. Could you test one out?
What hand axe would you suggest that's not that expensive? Have a wonderful night my friend.
There's a camp axe by Estwing E24A that I've heard good things about. You can get them at Lowes.
Luke thanks for asking the axe is a beautiful one but far to expensive for a working man could you review equipment that you might find from say Target or LOWES or any place an average guy might shop? I know you said Amazon but some of us are old and have not connected with E-commerce thanks a lot
I saw that smirk.
Nice to see a home town product!
...you will have to test it on a snake...lol..great vid..you could test the old standby ,the Fiskar's ax..
I haven't found a better value than the fiskar brand axes. They are extremely sharp and hold up to any abuse you throw at them.
I’ve got a Fiskars, it’s a brilliant little axe, ok it’s got a plastic sheath, but it’s better than nothing..
What are the ax head weight, and handle length? I would love the opportunity of making a leather hand-sewn sheath for the ax.
I would replace the leather overstrike with a paracord wrap & for the price they need to include the sheath!
I wouldn't buy it for that price when there are others just as capable and durable at a fraction of the cost.
I would love to see you do a review on the council tools flying fox sports utility axe and a side by side comparison, Thanks!
Not a bad little hand axe
Marbles MR701SB Camp Axe
Great review
Great review. But for the price I would get one. How would crkt tomahawk perform?
Remove what looks like yhe stretchy elastic cord on the color and tighten it down with some 550 and also the council tool 2pound 17 inch axe has my attention check it out
Good Review for the money. Please review the Estwing 26" campers axe.
In addition to handle length, head weight also figures into the hatchet vs hand axe definition.
I actually looked those axe up while the video was playing and was shocked at the price. Awesome looking and obviously a super quality product but way out of my price range. I definitely prefer the walnut handle though...
The whole thing kind of looks oversize, like it has a lot of material on the handle and even the head.
How about testing that one against a Hultafors 500mm hatchet or a Condor Scout Bushcraft Axe?
funny I just heard about woox in another video regarding their rifle chassis, they sure get around.
Hey Luke cool but expensive hope y'all are well much love your way be safe have a wonderful coming in week
could you try and replace the handle in the filed using say the axe head and a knife ?
They should throw in some extras like a quality knife at that price.
Do a review on the 20 in Husqvarna Carpenters axe
Nice ax. Maybe to nice for guys like me.