Axe thread vol. 2
>>22298
>Axe thread vol. 2
>vol. 2
god you must be a newfag. like, really new. a mere hours old at most.
also, nice axe. is it Europæn?
>>22299
yes it's swiss
thanks for the nice words
I really gotta get to some market and find myself an old axe head to polish up and put a handle on.
>>22302
yes, you do anon. a new weekend is upon us, less talk more do!
>>22301
I would hate using that handle for so many reasons
>>22304
i would love using that handle
btw new axes: true temper vulcan and rinaldi 3.5kg maul
>>22298
Those are some cool axes.
>>22305
Different strokes. My dad was a smart feller when I was growing up and always made his own forward bent handles, so thats what I grew up getting the feel for. Pic related, last handle he ever made for me
>>22298
This is the only thing I can jack off to anymore
>>22308
Where do you think the term "lumberjack" came from?
>>22307
axes from the alps generally have a gentle curve backwards and then forward, but the cutting edge is also tilted forward. german and eastern europe have a straight handle with a bulky section under the head
you don't have to overcomplicate things tho, i split that maul's handle from a 1m black locust round and just arranged it to follow the grain, it is slightly curved forward. i prefer a straight handle because i can grip it however i want
>>22309
Thinking of getting this one for general /out/ use.
Played around with it for a quick bit in the store. Its properly balanced and the factory grind looks ready to go - just needs a sharpen.
3 1/2lbs is the only size they make.
I'm likely going to buy it, but should I?
My axe
>>22301
That is one of the worst axes I've ever seen.
>>22312
but it doesn't have a hammer on it
why would you need two edges for the outdoors, i use my double bit axe one side for chopping wood the other for roots
>>22314
you mean, one of the best. it's the axe used in many italian and german lumberjack competitions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FM6ZdU63HY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2GJkaPp60Y
pic: two pickaroons i made this winter
Just got myself a new tool steel mousehawk for trail use. Going to make a new possibles bag with an intergrated sheath for it.
I'm going to save you guys time and post my axe as the ugliest axe in this thread. The head was found in a field and I cleaned the rust off and started using it. I've chopped probably 15 plus cords of wood with it so far.
I've thought of upgrading to a better axe but haven't yet.
>>22315
Very nice pickaroons. Do you make any froes?
>>22315
Which axe has a hammer?
I plan to have one side for general use, and the other to be thinned out and scary sharp.
3 1/2lbs is too light for "work".
This will be for fun only.
>>22313
That's a mighty fine spade, mind if I give you a drawhandle in exchange for it?
How are Wetterlings?
Pic related.
I am at work so I don't have a pic, but gotta show some husqy love
>>22321
(Meaning I don't have a pic of my own axe rn)
>>22320
Horrifically overpriced even if you are set on purchasing a brand new axe even though there are countless old used axes out there that are superior to modern axes after 10 mins sharpening.
>>22315
Are you in a lumberjack competition?
>>22320
There are many good axes you can buy for less but they will need to be reprofiled and sharpened.
The biggest difference is Wetterlings can be put to use straight out of the box. That is why the price is higher.
Just got this beaut.
My first real axe.
Hültafors hunters axe.
>>22317
nope but i'm gonna make a froe when i can, i'm sure it will make splitting rounds much easier when i'm making a handle
>>22324
no i'm not but i follow them. i also worked with a guy in serbia who competes in them, he's one of the best sawyers i've seen so far
>>22326
gratz, i have a husqvarna carpenter's axe and it's a very nice tool. if i'm not wrong hultafors makes the husqvarna axes and they look really similar. nice sheath too
>>22317
It's a nice looking axe aside from the chewed up handle, i just thought the shadow was the head and thought it had some weird cut-off poll.
>>22326
Hultafors axes are pretty great aside from the huge, thick handles.
Let me axe you a question.
What are the downsizes of an axe with metal handle, think of a "full tang" axe, made of a single piece of steel?
>>22316
Cute. Just for light camp chores?
>>22317
I have a boner for pitting thats been cleaned