Thank you so much for all the kind words! We are glad you like our axes. We're excited to see you use them in action. BTW: If you are ever in Germany, you're welcome to pack some boxes at our warehouse :P Just kidding - if you are in the area, you're welcome to visit!
You should put it head to head with the council tool woodcraft pack axe. I think it would be interesting to see how they compare to eachother given the price difference.
Just recently bought the canoe axe a few weeks ago. I stripped the paint and applied boiled linseed oil and its such a nice little axe. Even was able to skin a squirrel with on the way out of the woods bow hunting today and i didnt want to come back empty handed lol.
That is really interesting! I’ve heard this before I’m trying to figure out if it’s true. I have seen several stihl axes made by oxe head. Oxe heads factory is based in Ramscheid, Adlers factory in Waghausel, and Helko in Wuppertal. It would certainly make economical sense if the companies consolidated forging into one factory or occasionally took orders from each other. The axes are different enough in forging, design, and materials though that I imagine the tooling would need to be changed quite a bit to accommodate it. I’m hoping to find out one way or the other and will share when/if that happens! Thanks for your comment!
Just watched a video detailing the cooperation among Maine's axe makers over the last 100 years or so. It wouldn't be uncommon to see this same sort of resource sharing among the European makers; it only makes sense.@@urbanlumberjack
@@urbanlumberjack not to mention the additional strength. I’d be willing to bet a sharp axe dropped blade first would cut right through those thin walled cap rivets. But yes 1000% sexier, I love hammer peened rivets.
Great review! I used to take an axe or machete on the kayak down the old farm creek all the time for clearing limbs and splitting firewood, as soon as i saw the handle on the canoe axe i thought 'boom, they've nailed it!' What a great handle design and good choice of head pattern for the application. Rhinelands are an ideal small axe pattern. You know now youve gotta do a Canoe vs Bison test😁 Those splitter heads are cool too, you can actually get a sharp edge on em, pretty versatile. Love the new measurement units haha
That’s a great point about the splitting pattern. When it’s that wide I’d hate to see the wood it gets stuck in! I really like the axe it is an awesome carver. Australia sounds like heaven!
Great review! Your enthusiasm is infectious and I love your SSU nomenclature. I also enjoyed your description of the smell and quality of the Adler packaging. Look forward to hearing how you like using them.
I appreciate that a lot! Thanks for checking out the video and all the other ones before it! Time will tell whether SSU sees widespread industry adoption 😂
I have been eyeballing this axe since I bought the super splitter. I'll be picking it up soon! They also make a sweet falling axe I'll be grabbing! Very high quality axes for the money. The super splitter is my favorite splitter!
Just got the Adler hatchet was looking at it for a couple of years wish I would of bought it then, very nice hatchet will be buying more Adler products in the future for sure
The Germans do have a reputation for good steel, I'm interested to see you do a video review once you get a chance to use them. And listing the actual handle length after being hafted is brilliant !!
Thanks for checking in, always good to hear from you! I’m excited to put some content out using them. I did carve an axe handle off camera and the canoe axe is a fantastic carver. I’ve got a bunch of rounds to bust open with the short splitter too!
Great review! I saw one of the Canoe Axes, appropriately enough at an outfitter shop in Algonquin Park and it definitely caught my eye. Now I kinda wish I had picked it up.
Hope you like your axe! I have been enjoying mine very much. The backpack is military surplus, I don’t know exactly where from but I think French or maybe Swiss.
Great review I still love my vintage axes but I’ve been looking at an Adler and very interested. Btw what is your pack you have there ? Very nice. I’d also like to say your Scandinavian forest axe handle has beautiful patina. Much better than mine currently mine still has almost a green hue to it. Did you thin it out? I may have seen a video of you doing that it looks grwat
Thank you! I haven’t thinned out the handle on the SFA, but I have thinned out some other axes on the channel, though. The pack is old military surplus. I’m not sure where but I think French or Swiss origin. Adler really makes good axes. Bluegrass outdoors is a phenomenal splitter and said he likes them, so did Killinger. They are getting traction I think, and that’s great!
Coming right up! I have plans for some basic testing and then my goal is to take it on a few camping trips. I carved an axe handle with it this week off camera, it is a wonderful carver.
I haven’t tried anything rinaldi but would like to soon. I have heard good things about them. Is it a slip for or a wedge? I’ve seen a bunch of rinaldi slip fits
@@urbanlumberjack I have a Rinaldi hatchet, and the bit is really hard. I think the heat treat may be off, and I'm thinking of putting through my oven for a cycle. I also have 1.5 lb Prandi slip-fit heads, and they're great. Super thin, flat bit. As for Adler, I've been interested, but they're a little too expensive for me to justify.
Just subscribed after watching your show on Council Tools and comparing the steel grades used. This Adler looks and sound like a nice axe but I found a site that said they use C45 steel. Do you feel this would be hard enough to hold an edge well if using on hardwoods. Thanks for the efforts you put into your shows. Regards Chris
Thanks for watching! I’ve used the axe hard carving alot of white and red oak for furniture pieces and handles. Even split wedges with it to see how it would do. It takes and holds a great edge, I’ve had no edge retention issues with it at all. As a comparison to higher carbon steels this is much less likely to chip and break. I’m finding German steels tend to favor 1050 and 1045 steels (equivalent to c50 and c45), and temper them for hard use. I have had no issues sharpening versus higher carbon steels, and these axes just don’t chip or roll. They are extremely low maintenance and reliable.
@@urbanlumberjack Thanks so much for your reply. This is exactly the sort of first hand and experienced sort of knowledge that helps a newb like me make an educated decision. There’s a lot of choices out there and simply going by purchasers reviews can have a bloke scratching his head sometimes. Cheers again for the help.👍
I have seen some Swiss axes online, but never used one. Every now and then there is a Swiss military surplus axe for sale they look good and run around $40. Everything I’ve ever owned that’s Swiss has been great quality. They have incredible timber framed buildings.
I believe they’re the same weight head so depends on your preference for handle length. Canoe axe is more capable but the hatchet is more portable. Can’t go wrong but my preference is for the canoe axe
The Adler is C45, not sure if I said c50 in the video. The Adler holds a better edge than my Gransfors Scandinavian forest axe. 5160 is going to be the better steel, both for hardness and edge retention. But 5160 axes are generally going to cost double this or more. The canoe axe has done everything I’ve asked it to do (carve chop split) and been very up to the task.
I’d like to read up on that do you have any links for he source? I see HW is based in Wuppertal, and Adler says their forge is in Waghausel. I’m always curious to learn about where things are made and by whom. Thank you!
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NEED ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE.... I need a QUALITY hatchet 12-19 inch and head weight of 1lb-1.5lb.. my brother recently bought a gransfors bruks small forest axe and has not been happy with the steel. I bought a welcome werk and was ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED that the blade wasn't inline with the handle at all and worse was looking at the edge head on it was REALLY warped it looked like the letter C. I'd like to be under 250 dollars. Thank you for anyone who can help me
@@urbanlumberjack all good brother. I enjoyed my coffee while watching your video. Have an Adler canoe axe myself I picked up couple years ago. Total workhorse. Tough as the day I bought it. Enjoy.
Thank you so much for all the kind words! We are glad you like our axes. We're excited to see you use them in action. BTW: If you are ever in Germany, you're welcome to pack some boxes at our warehouse :P Just kidding - if you are in the area, you're welcome to visit!
If I am ever in the area I will put in my application! Thanks for making awesome axes, they are a joy to use!
Picked up one of those couple years ago and its a workhorse. Holding up strong.
@@user-wu3qe1gr9e glad to hear! Hope you have many years still ahead with your axe.
Are adler axes available in new zealand?
@@lancemillward2462 unfortunately not yet. If you know a dealer / shop where you would like to see our tools, please let us know!
You should put it head to head with the council tool woodcraft pack axe. I think it would be interesting to see how they compare to eachother given the price difference.
That’s a great video idea!
Just recently bought the canoe axe a few weeks ago. I stripped the paint and applied boiled linseed oil and its such a nice little axe. Even was able to skin a squirrel with on the way out of the woods bow hunting today and i didnt want to come back empty handed lol.
That’s awesome! I use the canoe axe quite a bit, I could see it being a great hunting companion.
I believe Adler uses the same forge as Stihl, helko Werk, etc. I have this as the Stihl German axe - same handle, same head. Such an awesome tool!
That is really interesting! I’ve heard this before I’m trying to figure out if it’s true. I have seen several stihl axes made by oxe head. Oxe heads factory is based in Ramscheid, Adlers factory in Waghausel, and Helko in Wuppertal.
It would certainly make economical sense if the companies consolidated forging into one factory or occasionally took orders from each other. The axes are different enough in forging, design, and materials though that I imagine the tooling would need to be changed quite a bit to accommodate it.
I’m hoping to find out one way or the other and will share when/if that happens! Thanks for your comment!
Just watched a video detailing the cooperation among Maine's axe makers over the last 100 years or so. It wouldn't be uncommon to see this same sort of resource sharing among the European makers; it only makes sense.@@urbanlumberjack
As a leather worker, if you take those cap rivets off. Please replace them with solid copper or brass rivets.
That’s a great suggestion! Would really dress the mask up too
@@urbanlumberjack not to mention the additional strength. I’d be willing to bet a sharp axe dropped blade first would cut right through those thin walled cap rivets. But yes 1000% sexier, I love hammer peened rivets.
Great review! I used to take an axe or machete on the kayak down the old farm creek all the time for clearing limbs and splitting firewood, as soon as i saw the handle on the canoe axe i thought 'boom, they've nailed it!' What a great handle design and good choice of head pattern for the application. Rhinelands are an ideal small axe pattern. You know now youve gotta do a Canoe vs Bison test😁 Those splitter heads are cool too, you can actually get a sharp edge on em, pretty versatile. Love the new measurement units haha
That’s a great point about the splitting pattern. When it’s that wide I’d hate to see the wood it gets stuck in! I really like the axe it is an awesome carver.
Australia sounds like heaven!
Would love if you can do a video on how well the steel holds up with use! Also what brand is your backpack?
I've got the hacht and love it
Great review! Your enthusiasm is infectious and I love your SSU nomenclature. I also enjoyed your description of the smell and quality of the Adler packaging. Look forward to hearing how you like using them.
I appreciate that a lot! Thanks for checking out the video and all the other ones before it! Time will tell whether SSU sees widespread industry adoption 😂
I have been eyeballing this axe since I bought the super splitter. I'll be picking it up soon! They also make a sweet falling axe I'll be grabbing! Very high quality axes for the money. The super splitter is my favorite splitter!
That falling axe looks legit, they do seem to be really good bang for the Buck. One day I’ll grab the super splitter!
"19.6 inches, down to the milimeter..." lol. Sorry, no disrespect meant, I just found it funny. Nice video.
Just got the Adler hatchet was looking at it for a couple of years wish I would of bought it then, very nice hatchet will be buying more Adler products in the future for sure
Awesome, I hope you like it!
I appreciate the informative video. I’d love to hear more about the steel and the grind and the sharpness.
Hoping to do more on the axe!
Oh man I think I need one. Great review
Thank you! They’re wonderful axes. Love you’re channel! Subscribed and look forward to watching your videos this weekend!
The Germans do have a reputation for good steel, I'm interested to see you do a video review once you get a chance to use them. And listing the actual handle length after being hafted is brilliant !!
Thanks for checking in, always good to hear from you! I’m excited to put some content out using them. I did carve an axe handle off camera and the canoe axe is a fantastic carver. I’ve got a bunch of rounds to bust open with the short splitter too!
Great review! I saw one of the Canoe Axes, appropriately enough at an outfitter shop in Algonquin Park and it definitely caught my eye. Now I kinda wish I had picked it up.
Thank you for the encouragement! I get alot of inspiration from your projects!
@@urbanlumberjack Thank you!
Thanks for sharing 🍻
Thanks for checking out the video and the encouragement!
Great review. Going to get the Canoe. Also want to look at your backpack. What brand/model. Thank you.
Hope you like your axe! I have been enjoying mine very much. The backpack is military surplus, I don’t know exactly where from but I think French or maybe Swiss.
Great review I still love my vintage axes but I’ve been looking at an Adler and very interested. Btw what is your pack you have there ? Very nice. I’d also like to say your Scandinavian forest axe handle has beautiful patina. Much better than mine currently mine still has almost a green hue to it. Did you thin it out? I may have seen a video of you doing that it looks grwat
Thank you! I haven’t thinned out the handle on the SFA, but I have thinned out some other axes on the channel, though.
The pack is old military surplus. I’m
not sure where but I think French or Swiss origin.
Adler really makes good axes. Bluegrass outdoors is a phenomenal splitter and said he likes them, so did Killinger. They are getting traction I think, and that’s great!
I have never tried the Adler axes, they seem like good axes. I would like to see a test of how they perform! Also, of the splitter!
Coming right up! I have plans for some basic testing and then my goal is to take it on a few camping trips. I carved an axe handle with it this week off camera, it is a wonderful carver.
@@urbanlumberjack That's great news! I definitely won't miss that video. Thanks a lot!
Have you tried the rinaldi italian axes? I just got one of their american boys axes and am going to make a handle for it
I haven’t tried anything rinaldi but would like to soon. I have heard good things about them. Is it a slip for or a wedge? I’ve seen a bunch of rinaldi slip fits
@@urbanlumberjack it's a slip fit handle. When I get the handle done I'd be happy to send you mine to check out. I know Ben Scott is a big fan of them
@@urbanlumberjack I have a Rinaldi hatchet, and the bit is really hard. I think the heat treat may be off, and I'm thinking of putting through my oven for a cycle.
I also have 1.5 lb Prandi slip-fit heads, and they're great. Super thin, flat bit.
As for Adler, I've been interested, but they're a little too expensive for me to justify.
That’s really thoughtful thanks for the thought!
For sure too hard is definitely not a good thing. I’ll check out Rinaldi!
Would love to know how you feel with the option of german steel vs council tool pack axe steel?
Thats a great idea! I’m planning a hardness test on my German axes and also on my council tool
Just subscribed after watching your show on Council Tools and comparing the steel grades used. This Adler looks and sound like a nice axe but I found a site that said they use C45 steel. Do you feel this would be hard enough to hold an edge well if using on hardwoods. Thanks for the efforts you put into your shows.
Regards Chris
Thanks for watching! I’ve used the axe hard carving alot of white and red oak for furniture pieces and handles. Even split wedges with it to see how it would do.
It takes and holds a great edge, I’ve had no edge retention issues with it at all. As a comparison to higher carbon steels this is much less likely to chip and break.
I’m finding German steels tend to favor 1050 and 1045 steels (equivalent to c50 and c45), and temper them for hard use. I have had no issues sharpening versus higher carbon steels, and these axes just don’t chip or roll. They are extremely low maintenance and reliable.
@@urbanlumberjack
Thanks so much for your reply. This is exactly the sort of first hand and experienced sort of knowledge that helps a newb like me make an educated decision. There’s a lot of choices out there and simply going by purchasers reviews can have a bloke scratching his head sometimes. Cheers again for the help.👍
With Switzerland being a part of the German-speaking world, are there any Swiss axes you’ve used?
I have seen some Swiss axes online, but never used one. Every now and then there is a Swiss military surplus axe for sale they look good and run around $40. Everything I’ve ever owned that’s Swiss has been great quality. They have incredible timber framed buildings.
Thinking about the smaller Adler Rheinland Hatchet for (car)camping or shoud i get the Canoe?
I believe they’re the same weight head so depends on your preference for handle length. Canoe axe is more capable but the hatchet is more portable. Can’t go wrong but my preference is for the canoe axe
How does this c50 steel compare to the 5160 that council uses?
The Adler is C45, not sure if I said c50 in the video. The Adler holds a better edge than my Gransfors Scandinavian forest axe.
5160 is going to be the better steel, both for hardness and edge retention. But 5160 axes are generally going to cost double this or more. The canoe axe has done everything I’ve asked it to do (carve chop split) and been very up to the task.
Adler is made in same forge as helko…so…they great axes
I’d like to read up on that do you have any links for he source? I see HW is based in Wuppertal, and Adler says their forge is in Waghausel. I’m always curious to learn about where things are made and by whom.
Thank you!
Deine Videos sind sehr hilfreich,leider ist mein Englisch sehr schlecht,schaue deine Videos mit einem Übersetzer an.
Es gibt noch eine sehr gute Marke in Deutschland,die seit 1799 Werkzeuge herstellen.
Es handelt sich um die Marke Krumpholz aus Grafengehaig.
Für deine sehr informativen Videos,müßtest du viel mehr Abonnenten haben.
Gruß,Ralf
Thank you for the kind words! I will check out that maker, German axes are some of my favorites. Great quality
Boy, you seem to have found your true love. A perfect match. I mean, I really like tools, but you are next level love.
I understand why the ancients buried men with their tools. Plus it’s a cheaper past time than going to the bar!
Totally agree!@@urbanlumberjack
NEED ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE.... I need a QUALITY hatchet 12-19 inch and head weight of 1lb-1.5lb.. my brother recently bought a gransfors bruks small forest axe and has not been happy with the steel. I bought a welcome werk and was ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED that the blade wasn't inline with the handle at all and worse was looking at the edge head on it was REALLY warped it looked like the letter C. I'd like to be under 250 dollars. Thank you for anyone who can help me
Try the Adler Canoe Axe
@@urbanlumberjack did you get a chance to use these? Did the steel hold up good?
Yes very good. Use them often and the steel is excellent
Better drink that coffee before it gets cold.
Right!? I had every intention of making a 5 minute video and well we see now that didn’t pan out…
@@urbanlumberjack all good brother. I enjoyed my coffee while watching your video. Have an Adler canoe axe myself I picked up couple years ago. Total workhorse. Tough as the day I bought it. Enjoy.