P.S. I bought every axe, tomahawk, and hatchet in this video with my own money, I'm not sponsored or affiliated in any way with any of these companies - *except for the Flagrant Beard Templar, which was a gift from my buddy at flagrantbeard.com P.S.S. contrary to what I wish in my heart, I cannot swing an axe at the speed of light and the equation I was looking for was more like f=ma
I appreciate how you can look past the love of the tool "gransfors bruk SFA" and recommend something like a husqvarna or fiskars. Very practical, good wisdom.
You should do the axe cordwood challenge next year. We have a community on facebook if you’re interested. The challenge in short is cutting the firewood you heat your home entirely with an axe/axes. From felling, limbing, and bucking. The minimum requirement is a 1/3 of a cord or rick of wood. I highly recommend it if you want to become an ever better axeman. Cheers :)
A very informative video. I use a few of your mentioned FIskars axes and all excellent quality, too. My go to is the "Estwing" Long handle camper axe. All stainless steel and synthetic rubber handle. A nice piece of kit. Cheers, Mate.
When splitting, you can choose to spend energy on the way up or on the way down, a heavier axe is heavier to lift but splits effortlessly while a light axe is easy to lift but you have to get some good speed on it to make it split
Also own the Fiskars 28in chopping axe. Best axe I have ever owned or used. I have had one of their hatchets for about 10yrs now too and its still going strong. Great products.
14:08 the equation you're looking for is F=ma. Force = mass x acceleration. Einstein's equation (E=mc^2) has nothing to do with this. Unless you're strong enough to split atoms...
I have the Black 28" Fiskars Chopping axe. I lucked out and found it on clearance at walmart for only $11. I also have a cheapy Walmart Hyper Tough 3.5 lb head axe. Great axe. It's profile is for chopping but its heavy enough to split. I can't jusify buying a gransfors bruks small forest axe. The price vs use is just ridiculous although I can appreciate the craftsmanship. But I found an alternative in the form of a Marbles Hunter's axe for only $22. Great little axe for backpacking.
Nice job! Especially for a Non axe Nut lol. I've watched so many axe vids and man some people get Pretty Passionately Nutty about the whole axe thing. Loved the utilitarian comparison that you did while still giving each axe some respect for what it brings to the table. I too am a Fiskars fan for the practicality👍 Ooh and the land cruiser purchase, Awesome!
For emergency and part time use I carried a polymer axe on my roof rack for years. Every I had to buy a new one due to sun damage. I also have an estwing camp axe that I have had for 20 years which was a bit light but super durable. Just as an FYI I think the issues with the Husqvarna axes was an issue with forging in the 2014-2015 time frame. I have the scandinavian forest axe, carpenter axe, and the hatchet that I work with and have yet to have an issue with. I would even say the steel is comparable to Gransfors also the grain orientation of all my Husqvarna’s are excellent. You will have to work to put an edge on it and maybe work on the handle a bit but they have held up exceptionally well. Unless you work with an axe for a living I would highly recommend. I would even recommend if you do. I use mine for stock removal and joggling before hewing the face of the timber with my Gransfors. The Gransfors axes have all come shaving sharp with an excellent oiled handle. I can hew 1-3 hardwood logs before touching up the edge. I have 2 1900 broad axes, a straight handled American felling axe and the carving axe.
I have done some pretty insane stuff with the small Gerber hatchet. I love it and it has a permanent place in my vehicle. I drive a Honda Odyssey though, so it doesn’t need to be a crazy axe.
Great video! Was camping last weekend and used the Fiskars Chopping Axe quite a bit. Loved this axe and planning to buy one! Worked great for limbing a downed tree, chopping branches into burnable lengths and splitting smaller logs. (didn't have any big ones to split) The palm swell was incredible and gave an amazingly solid hold. Wish I caught the sale you mentioned, that was a smoking deal! Thanks for the info and comparisons!
I have the 26" Husqvarna Multipurpose Forest Axe, it's a cheaper version basically of the Gransfors Bruks Scandinavian Forest Axe. It's actually made by Hultafors Bruks. With a little love, it's an amazing axe. I also have the 27" Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe, which is a killer budget option, and the 19" CRKT Black Woods Chogan Tomahawk, also a good option, but weaker for wood processing. I totally agree with you on the ultimate size when you figure power, size, weight, packability, and overall performance. The hickory handles can be replaced if broken, the polymer cannot, you'll have to buy a new axe. If you want to see badass axes, look up Liam Hoffmann Axes, they're amazing, but pricey.
I've read reports of moisture getting between the head and plastic separating from handle with the fiskers. I wouldn't leave in weather. I use that exact fiskers as my go to maul, it splits 2x better than my standard old 9lbs maul
Amazing video...More info than I thought I would ever get about axes. One thing though..E=MC2 has nothing to do with your application. F=MA would be more appropriate however. Just a random internet comment. That being said, your videos are simply awesome. Full of real information. Very nice. Great job sir.
Advice for future comparison videos of similar looking products - add a single line of yellow, red, blue or green tape to each item so that, in side-by-side shots, we can more easily follow along without having to have experiential knowledge referencing each company name.
I liked the video really good info. Wouldn't mind one on hatchets. Maybe even how the two work together. I'm thinking of getting a hatchet/axe combo for my tacoma.
Just happened upon your channel. I just started a small channel, mostly about axes and other woodsy stuff. But mostly axes lol. I agree, everyone should own at least one or two axes.
If you can swing fast enough for e=mc2 to be relevant then the head weight and handle length won't matter. Good video, good to see a side by side comparison of so many popular axes and hatchets.
I was wondering about the LC when I saw it in the background. Thought maybe it was Ashley’s. Looking forward to watching the build. Thanks for the video. I like the weatherproof-ness of the Fiskars, since I have to contend with salty air wherever I am.
I'll never have a plastic handle one. With wood you can always make a new one for it if you're out in the middle of no where and as long as you keep the wood conditioned it will last you a very long time.
I had a gerber/friskars hatchet. For many years. Had it for maybe 12 years before it got stolen. I did chase after the guy with a E tool. He got away. I would of just beat his face with it a few dozen times. That was a good hatchet. I miss it.
Axe length on chopping axes is determined by your hieght, not by the longer the safer, that's for Splitting mauls and splitting axes. To choose the proper chopping axe, you put the end of the handle under your arm pit and then, you hold with thetouch same hand the head from the top. The proper lenght axe for YOU, is the axe that you can hold like that. If you can't reach to grab the head, it's too long for you, if you do grab the head, inside your palm, but then, the end of the handle doesn't touch under your armpit, then it's too short for you. As for the axe weight, a proper chopping axe for small-medium trees is around 1kg head or 1.5kg overall. A proper chopping axe weight, for felling larger trees and bucking, then head has to be around 1.5kg ,thus it has to be around 2 kg overall weight. Hope I helped.
Might be interesting to do a video on your favorite throwing axes/tomahawks. I have a Gransfors Bruks double bit and it's a blast. Not the best as a normal axe because there's no flange, but it does make you feel like a viking, so that's fun.
What do you recommend for fallen trees scenarios and camp wood? I am on the fence with going the chainsaw route would like to keep things more primitive.
Which axe would look best strapped to my roof rack for purely aesthetic purposes? NOTE: I will never use the axe, as I only drive my vehicle to Starbucks or the mall, but I want an axe that makes people think "Wow, he definitely uses that axe outdoors"
Oh by the way, check out this sweet 80 series I picked up...what, seriously? I’m so jealous and also excited to see it in future videos! That thing is awesome!
In all the years I have been actively using axes I have basically came to the same conclusion as you, as far as a working axe or hatchet goes you really can't beat Fiskars. That said, I own actual hand forged axes (made by an actual blacksmith, not the pseudo hand made Swedes), a modern Swede (modified Husqvarna hatchet made by Hults Bruks), a 1960s Swede and various others that I really love. Axes quickly turn into an addiction.
Like the video, but wanted to point out one thing... E=mc^2 is an equation that is used to calculate "rest energy" which is ignored in the physics you are referring to. (Also, the "c" is the speed of light, not the velocity of the object.) What's you'd want to actually refer to is the kinetic energy equation of K = 1/2*m*v^2, as that is the energy stored in the axe when swinging.
@@LastLineOfDefense fair enough. I did a quick scan, but didn't see them. Thanks for reading and posting a coherent reply to constructive criticism and thanks for posting an otherwise well rounded video of comparisons. 🙂
check out the Marbles outdoor axe. They're hand forged in El Salvador and at the most they'll be under $40. Best axe you can get for the money and better than most other priceyer ones
Good contribution and good video review of the axes there are some that are very good although it depends so that you use it is always better one or the other a greeting
Awesome to see you know how to swing an axe and safely limb a fallen tree! Using an axe safely and properly is a lost skill. Oh, and you can never have too many axes / mauls / hatchets / etc. For me personally, the only reason I'd own a Fiskars (or any China-made axe) is for the possibility of it being stolen (like off a roof rack, from a crowded campsite, etc.) I sharpened one for a friend a little while back and was NOT impressed with the quality of the steel. It was extremely soft... I like to restore old USA heads and haft them on hickory handles I've worked by shaping the handle-eye-to-head fit, scraping off the varnish, sanding and coating in boiled linseed oil. There's nothing like the satisfaction of doing this yourself! Currently, I spend a LOT of time looking for quality hickory handles but at some point need to start learning to make my own. If you hit garage sales, flea markets, swap meets, etc. you can find some nice old heads that were made in the USA to clean up and re-hang. Be careful, though, as it can become an addiction. As for tomahawks, I've started carrying the CRKT Chogan in my vehicles. While chopping down a tree would indeed be a lot of work, I've actually had a good bit of luck using it to split Alligator Juniper and Black Oak as long as I buck the logs into about 8-10" lengths w/ the chainsaw. One issue is there are no real cheeks on tomahawks so it's easy to damage the wood handle as the head drives through the wood. One great benefit to a tomahawk is that if you break the handle in the field, you can use the head to process another one in short order. It won't necessarily be as good as a hickory handle, but it will at least give you your tool back. It's REALLY hard to make and haft a new axe handle in the field... Keep it up, Mike. Great videos!
Yeah with your skills and interests, I probably wouldn't want a plastic axe either (though they are made in Finland, if that makes it any better, haha).
@@LastLineOfDefense Now that you said Finland I recall you also mentioned that in the video. That makes it even more interesting that the steel was so soft. I imagine you stay crazy busy but if you ever get the chance, brush up on how to properly hang an axe and give it a shot. I'm betting up there you could find a nice head. It's not 100% accurate but if the head has good roll marks and looks old, it's probably quality steel. It can get addicting, though so handle w/ care!
I'm new to his channel and enjoy how he is so knowledgeable, he must have special training like military or something like that. Lol thank you for your helpful videos
I need to "axe" you about 12v Systems for the trucks. Dual Battery or some elaborate DC to DC "system" . Unless you have already done one of your vids on this...... in any event i need a 12v something other than my truck battery . I will go look and see if you have something out already. Stay cool bud
Indeed - no worries though, that whole "don't burn pine" thing is an old, unfounded myth. Pine burns hot - low temperature burning/smoke is what causes creosote build up, not pitch/sap.
E=mc^2 ??? I don't think this equation applies here. Work or Power, maybe angular momentum... ??? Kinetic Energy = 1/2 m x v^2 ??? I think you are a bit off-base with e=mc^2 !!! Although I'm not the expert.
F=MA (Force = Mass x Acceleration) This is probably the more appropriate equation. The longer and heavier the axe, the more force applied. The longer axe will have more acceleration due to the larger arc length (the head will have to move faster to cover the larger distance in the same amount of time). The mass part is pretty self explanatory.
1/2 * mv^2 is the most realistic equation for your explanation, and is close enough to correct, especially since you’re just trying to make a point, not do physics lol. The real equation for all the nerds out there that are curious would be KE=1/2 * I *ω^2 where I is rotational inertia and ω is angular velocity. #isntsciencefun
P.S. I bought every axe, tomahawk, and hatchet in this video with my own money, I'm not sponsored or affiliated in any way with any of these companies - *except for the Flagrant Beard Templar, which was a gift from my buddy at flagrantbeard.com
P.S.S. contrary to what I wish in my heart, I cannot swing an axe at the speed of light and the equation I was looking for was more like f=ma
Brilliant topic to cover, Mike!! I've got a pair of axes I take camping and I was happy to learn more about axes overall!
Stihl makes the best fully automatic axes.
Soooo.....its an assault ax?
Banned in several states and most countries I believe.
Now with bump stocks and 1,000 round barrel mags.
@@772tsweet77 I believe you meant barrel clips. IFTFY
Fully-semi automatic
I sell axe’s at my local hardware and I didn’t know this much thank you for clearing things up for me so i can keep my customers more informed
Full disclosure, I clicked for the potential axe puns. But having scrolled through the comments, people seem to be somewhat split on the subject...
haha
Can I axe you a little question
@@Basementbuds420 I don’t know if he can handle it if it’s too cutting edge.
I appreciate how you can look past the love of the tool "gransfors bruk SFA" and recommend something like a husqvarna or fiskars. Very practical, good wisdom.
The little Fiskars Powergear small loppers are ridiculously well made for the price, I have cut piles of small brush with them over the last decade.
You should do the axe cordwood challenge next year. We have a community on facebook if you’re interested. The challenge in short is cutting the firewood you heat your home entirely with an axe/axes. From felling, limbing, and bucking. The minimum requirement is a 1/3 of a cord or rick of wood. I highly recommend it if you want to become an ever better axeman. Cheers :)
A very informative video. I use a few of your mentioned FIskars axes and all excellent quality, too. My go to is the "Estwing" Long handle camper axe. All stainless steel and synthetic rubber handle. A nice piece of kit. Cheers, Mate.
When splitting, you can choose to spend energy on the way up or on the way down, a heavier axe is heavier to lift but splits effortlessly while a light axe is easy to lift but you have to get some good speed on it to make it split
Also own the Fiskars 28in chopping axe. Best axe I have ever owned or used. I have had one of their hatchets for about 10yrs now too and its still going strong. Great products.
I keep a Fiskars X25 for chopping wood at the house and an Estwing camp axe in my Tacoma.
I second the Bruks Forrest Axe. Great for bush crafting and for multi day bug out! Just an overall great axe when you go into the wilderness.
14:08 the equation you're looking for is F=ma. Force = mass x acceleration.
Einstein's equation (E=mc^2) has nothing to do with this. Unless you're strong enough to split atoms...
You saying I can't swing an axe at the speed of light?
@@LastLineOfDefense Are you suggesting that you can swing an axe of infinite mass?
This was fantastic. Thanks for all the information and your insight.
I have the Black 28" Fiskars Chopping axe. I lucked out and found it on clearance at walmart for only $11. I also have a cheapy Walmart Hyper Tough 3.5 lb head axe. Great axe. It's profile is for chopping but its heavy enough to split. I can't jusify buying a gransfors bruks small forest axe. The price vs use is just ridiculous although I can appreciate the craftsmanship. But I found an alternative in the form of a Marbles Hunter's axe for only $22. Great little axe for backpacking.
Nice job! Especially for a Non axe Nut lol. I've watched so many axe vids and man some people get Pretty Passionately Nutty about the whole axe thing. Loved the utilitarian comparison that you did while still giving each axe some respect for what it brings to the table. I too am a Fiskars fan for the practicality👍 Ooh and the land cruiser purchase, Awesome!
For emergency and part time use I carried a polymer axe on my roof rack for years. Every I had to buy a new one due to sun damage. I also have an estwing camp axe that I have had for 20 years which was a bit light but super durable.
Just as an FYI I think the issues with the Husqvarna axes was an issue with forging in the 2014-2015 time frame. I have the scandinavian forest axe, carpenter axe, and the hatchet that I work with and have yet to have an issue with. I would even say the steel is comparable to Gransfors also the grain orientation of all my Husqvarna’s are excellent. You will have to work to put an edge on it and maybe work on the handle a bit but they have held up exceptionally well. Unless you work with an axe for a living I would highly recommend. I would even recommend if you do. I use mine for stock removal and joggling before hewing the face of the timber with my Gransfors.
The Gransfors axes have all come shaving sharp with an excellent oiled handle. I can hew 1-3 hardwood logs before touching up the edge. I have 2 1900 broad axes, a straight handled American felling axe and the carving axe.
Nice one dude. Appreciate the time and effort put in to create this content. Many thanks!
I have done some pretty insane stuff with the small Gerber hatchet. I love it and it has a permanent place in my vehicle. I drive a Honda Odyssey though, so it doesn’t need to be a crazy axe.
Great video! Was camping last weekend and used the Fiskars Chopping Axe quite a bit. Loved this axe and planning to buy one! Worked great for limbing a downed tree, chopping branches into burnable lengths and splitting smaller logs. (didn't have any big ones to split) The palm swell was incredible and gave an amazingly solid hold. Wish I caught the sale you mentioned, that was a smoking deal! Thanks for the info and comparisons!
When I go camping I take a medium sized axe, folding saw, and the cold steel shovel. Hatchets are best for backpacking in my experience
I have the 26" Husqvarna Multipurpose Forest Axe, it's a cheaper version basically of the Gransfors Bruks Scandinavian Forest Axe. It's actually made by Hultafors Bruks. With a little love, it's an amazing axe. I also have the 27" Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe, which is a killer budget option, and the 19" CRKT Black Woods Chogan Tomahawk, also a good option, but weaker for wood processing. I totally agree with you on the ultimate size when you figure power, size, weight, packability, and overall performance. The hickory handles can be replaced if broken, the polymer cannot, you'll have to buy a new axe. If you want to see badass axes, look up Liam Hoffmann Axes, they're amazing, but pricey.
I'm 6'2" 260 lbs. the x27 is PERFECT. love it. does everything.
No talk of metallurgy, this post is incomplete. VERY relevant to holding an edge, ease of sharpening, etc.
I've read reports of moisture getting between the head and plastic separating from handle with the fiskers. I wouldn't leave in weather. I use that exact fiskers as my go to maul, it splits 2x better than my standard old 9lbs maul
Amazing video...More info than I thought I would ever get about axes. One thing though..E=MC2 has nothing to do with your application. F=MA would be more appropriate however. Just a random internet comment. That being said, your videos are simply awesome. Full of real information. Very nice. Great job sir.
Haha yup - i cannot swing an axe at the speed of light.
You have NO idea how much this helps! In the market for a good axe after buying two for a buddy.
I've been really happy with my trailboss axe. It's always in my truck for a general use.
I got the Fiskers 23.5 inch axe. Love it!
I have the Gransfors Bruks wildlife hatchet on my pack.... Handmade, Old world handforged tool... very cool
Advice for future comparison videos of similar looking products - add a single line of yellow, red, blue or green tape to each item so that, in side-by-side shots, we can more easily follow along without having to have experiential knowledge referencing each company name.
You should talk about Silky saws and the like next or that sweet 80 series in the background.
Great video, really helpful and great tool. I'm buying a new one soon because the handle is starting to brake because it's old... thanks for sharing
Snow & Nealley. Smyrna, Maine. I'm biased, but you won't be disappointed.
“Well all learned about this equation in school”
Yea chief, I barely talked my mom out of making me wear a helmet to school. Speak for yourself 😂😂😂
Gransfors axe and LC 80 - yum
Very helpful and informative - thank you! Probably going to get the Fiskars.
I liked the video really good info. Wouldn't mind one on hatchets. Maybe even how the two work together. I'm thinking of getting a hatchet/axe combo for my tacoma.
Just happened upon your channel. I just started a small channel, mostly about axes and other woodsy stuff. But mostly axes lol. I agree, everyone should own at least one or two axes.
If you can swing fast enough for e=mc2 to be relevant then the head weight and handle length won't matter.
Good video, good to see a side by side comparison of so many popular axes and hatchets.
yeah in E=Mc2, c square is not the velocity. :) but the square of the speed of light!
I think he meant. F=ma
Force = mass X acceleration
@@rayknight5825 Yup. He had the wrong equation but the right idea all the same.
I was wondering about the LC when I saw it in the background. Thought maybe it was Ashley’s. Looking forward to watching the build. Thanks for the video. I like the weatherproof-ness of the Fiskars, since I have to contend with salty air wherever I am.
I'll never have a plastic handle one. With wood you can always make a new one for it if you're out in the middle of no where and as long as you keep the wood conditioned it will last you a very long time.
Wranglerstar got me wanting a freakin axe lol
I had a gerber/friskars hatchet. For many years. Had it for maybe 12 years before it got stolen. I did chase after the guy with a E tool. He got away. I would of just beat his face with it a few dozen times. That was a good hatchet. I miss it.
Loved this video! Learned alot about axes from watching this.
When im out i carry the Gran furs Scandinavian forest axe and a boreal21 bow saw its a great combo
Gränsfors* ;)
I have a lot of different axes and for a truck axe I always carry my trail boss
Axe length on chopping axes is determined by your hieght, not by the longer the safer, that's for Splitting mauls and splitting axes. To choose the proper chopping axe, you put the end of the handle under your arm pit and then, you hold with thetouch same hand the head from the top. The proper lenght axe for YOU, is the axe that you can hold like that. If you can't reach to grab the head, it's too long for you, if you do grab the head, inside your palm, but then, the end of the handle doesn't touch under your armpit, then it's too short for you.
As for the axe weight, a proper chopping axe for small-medium trees is around 1kg head or 1.5kg overall. A proper chopping axe weight, for felling larger trees and bucking, then head has to be around 1.5kg ,thus it has to be around 2 kg overall weight. Hope I helped.
Great Review. Love the pants!
My daughter: dad what if our neighboors are anti weapon
Me: we politely ask them to leave and laugh when they get robbed
Might be interesting to do a video on your favorite throwing axes/tomahawks. I have a Gransfors Bruks double bit and it's a blast. Not the best as a normal axe because there's no flange, but it does make you feel like a viking, so that's fun.
What do you recommend for fallen trees scenarios and camp wood? I am on the fence with going the chainsaw route would like to keep things more primitive.
I don't remember axeing for this video?
Which axe would look best strapped to my roof rack for purely aesthetic purposes? NOTE: I will never use the axe, as I only drive my vehicle to Starbucks or the mall, but I want an axe that makes people think "Wow, he definitely uses that axe outdoors"
If you drive a newer 4r, taco, or Wrangler - I'd go for the all black Fiskars for the extra tacticool points you'd earn.
I'd agree. Any wood handle will turn grey inside of a year if left in the rain and the sun
Oh by the way, check out this sweet 80 series I picked up...what, seriously? I’m so jealous and also excited to see it in future videos! That thing is awesome!
Mike, your timing is amazing! 😎👍
We need a video on the Subaru now. You turned it OD green! Give us a show n' tell on it.
In all the years I have been actively using axes I have basically came to the same conclusion as you, as far as a working axe or hatchet goes you really can't beat Fiskars. That said, I own actual hand forged axes (made by an actual blacksmith, not the pseudo hand made Swedes), a modern Swede (modified Husqvarna hatchet made by Hults Bruks), a 1960s Swede and various others that I really love.
Axes quickly turn into an addiction.
Congrats on the cruiser man! That’s awesome! Good vid on the axes.
A man of all tastes
Like the video, but wanted to point out one thing... E=mc^2 is an equation that is used to calculate "rest energy" which is ignored in the physics you are referring to. (Also, the "c" is the speed of light, not the velocity of the object.) What's you'd want to actually refer to is the kinetic energy equation of K = 1/2*m*v^2, as that is the energy stored in the axe when swinging.
Haha yup, a few dozen comments in this thread, including my own, correcting the errors in me thinking I could swing at the speed of light.
@@LastLineOfDefense fair enough. I did a quick scan, but didn't see them. Thanks for reading and posting a coherent reply to constructive criticism and thanks for posting an otherwise well rounded video of comparisons. 🙂
Great vid! It just so happens I'm in the market for an axe. I've been curious about Fiskars quality. I'll scoop one soon.
"All, essentially, are designed to do a thing." ROFLMBO !!! Too funny Mike !!😂😂😂😂 Great video though.
It's true you know! Haha
The Gerber Tomahawk is in a game a play often, “Escape fromTarkov”. Pretty cool.
Nice Land Cruiser!
Hi Mike Hope you are doing well and your foot is well too.
check out the Marbles outdoor axe. They're hand forged in El Salvador and at the most they'll be under $40. Best axe you can get for the money and better than most other priceyer ones
Aww the down range my favorite
what is you faverite knife pocket knife?
Have you considered owning a crossbow? I'd think it would be nice to have one when shtf. It's also fun to shoot.
When it comes to actually getting some heavy work done I bust out my set of helko werk axes
I’m going to get a gransfors bruks Scandinavian Forrest axe but I’m interested in the council tool axes because they’re American made
Yeah, Hardcore Hammers is another one to look at if you're looking for US made.
Great video dude. Gotta know though, how many shots did it take on that axe throw? 😉
It was a totally uncut chunk of video to subtly prove that it was clearly the one and only cut, haha. For real though.
Good video man. Love your content
Good contribution and good video review of the axes there are some that are very good although it depends so that you use it is always better one or the other a greeting
Awesome to see you know how to swing an axe and safely limb a fallen tree! Using an axe safely and properly is a lost skill. Oh, and you can never have too many axes / mauls / hatchets / etc.
For me personally, the only reason I'd own a Fiskars (or any China-made axe) is for the possibility of it being stolen (like off a roof rack, from a crowded campsite, etc.) I sharpened one for a friend a little while back and was NOT impressed with the quality of the steel. It was extremely soft... I like to restore old USA heads and haft them on hickory handles I've worked by shaping the handle-eye-to-head fit, scraping off the varnish, sanding and coating in boiled linseed oil. There's nothing like the satisfaction of doing this yourself! Currently, I spend a LOT of time looking for quality hickory handles but at some point need to start learning to make my own. If you hit garage sales, flea markets, swap meets, etc. you can find some nice old heads that were made in the USA to clean up and re-hang. Be careful, though, as it can become an addiction.
As for tomahawks, I've started carrying the CRKT Chogan in my vehicles. While chopping down a tree would indeed be a lot of work, I've actually had a good bit of luck using it to split Alligator Juniper and Black Oak as long as I buck the logs into about 8-10" lengths w/ the chainsaw. One issue is there are no real cheeks on tomahawks so it's easy to damage the wood handle as the head drives through the wood. One great benefit to a tomahawk is that if you break the handle in the field, you can use the head to process another one in short order. It won't necessarily be as good as a hickory handle, but it will at least give you your tool back. It's REALLY hard to make and haft a new axe handle in the field...
Keep it up, Mike. Great videos!
Yeah with your skills and interests, I probably wouldn't want a plastic axe either (though they are made in Finland, if that makes it any better, haha).
@@LastLineOfDefense Now that you said Finland I recall you also mentioned that in the video. That makes it even more interesting that the steel was so soft. I imagine you stay crazy busy but if you ever get the chance, brush up on how to properly hang an axe and give it a shot. I'm betting up there you could find a nice head. It's not 100% accurate but if the head has good roll marks and looks old, it's probably quality steel. It can get addicting, though so handle w/ care!
Is the smaller version ikamper you have available to the public yet?
Thanks for the good, informative and fun videos!!!
You have a series on that land cruiser?
Thanks Mike, but I don’t know if I can EDC any of those axes......
What do you do for a living?
What pants are you wearing in the video?
Droppin dad jokes 10 seconds in.... Love it!
Would love to see a tomahawk vid to include that Flagrant Beard hawk!
I'm new to his channel and enjoy how he is so knowledgeable, he must have special training like military or something like that. Lol thank you for your helpful videos
Want to know about this new old ride you got.
before clicking the video i said to myself "better have some swedish made axes in there" and you did :D
Came here bc I didn't think Mike could use an axe. Happily proved wrong.
RE D I can sometimes swing em in the right direction
@@LastLineOfDefense We wouldn't be here if you couldn't.
I need to "axe" you about 12v Systems for the trucks. Dual Battery or some elaborate DC to DC "system" . Unless you have already done one of your vids on this...... in any event i need a 12v something other than my truck battery . I will go look and see if you have something out already. Stay cool bud
Awesome video man
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Mike, you burning pine in your fireplace??
Indeed - no worries though, that whole "don't burn pine" thing is an old, unfounded myth. Pine burns hot - low temperature burning/smoke is what causes creosote build up, not pitch/sap.
Any experience or thoughts on the Helko Werk Axes from Germany?
E=mc^2 ???
I don't think this equation applies here.
Work or Power, maybe angular momentum... ???
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 m x v^2 ???
I think you are a bit off-base with e=mc^2 !!! Although I'm not the expert.
F=MA (Force = Mass x Acceleration)
This is probably the more appropriate equation. The longer and heavier the axe, the more force applied. The longer axe will have more acceleration due to the larger arc length (the head will have to move faster to cover the larger distance in the same amount of time). The mass part is pretty self explanatory.
Haha yeah I believe the formula I was looking for was 1/2mv2 - I'm not the sharpest axe in the collection.
1/2 * mv^2 is the most realistic equation for your explanation, and is close enough to correct, especially since you’re just trying to make a point, not do physics lol.
The real equation for all the nerds out there that are curious would be KE=1/2 * I *ω^2 where I is rotational inertia and ω is angular velocity. #isntsciencefun
Awesome video. What OD green pants are you wearing in the video?
Check his recent videos
@@austin5303 again, so which pants
Vertx delta stretch he has a review on them
@@joshmoore4498 thank you
Who makes the front bumper on your Tacoma?
why dont you make a kydex sheath for the axe that does not come with one?
What kind of shoes are u wearing their cool pass the info plz thanks
Granfors all the way.
Husqvarna sheaths suck. The rivets will dent your edge. Other than that it’s a nice axe. Sand and shape the handle down a little and it’s hard to beat
Yeah their handles are generally a little on the thick side for sure
He mike what's your cycle
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