Estwing Camper’s Axe 14
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2018
- Are you looking for a good camp axe priced under $40? If so, consider the Estwing camper's Axe 14. It is a rugged axe that can split cord wood of any size and perform other typical basic tent camping chores.
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You know I have split more wood than most from WA to KY to FL. I have used a variety of techniques but never done that upside down technique. So see old man tricks are great to learn. Respect brother!
Barbarian Leather and Blades Thanks for the note. I’m just trying to split wood without hurting myself and damaging my axe. Have you seen my more recent axe videos? I have several. Here is one.
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I have used a Estwing Hatchet in the wood stove room for many years. The poll never comes lose like on a wood handle, from drying out.
I have 3 grandsons that were allways breaking the wood handles. They all have the 26" short axe by Estwing. No more broken handles.
Sounds like you are a very satisfied customer. Thanks for watching.
I’ll be using your splitting techniques. Learn something new every day 👍
Glenn Massengill Thanks for the note Glen. Glad to hear it was helpful.
Nice thorough review, without the unwanted personal commentary that takes way to long to get to the point that most reviewers do..Thanks for the honest review, Just bought one in blue, can't wait to try it out... 35 bucks at Lowes
Thanks for the note Russ. Hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for this! I didn't even know this variation existed, and it's exactly what I need. The Sportsman's Axe is a classic, but I definitely prefer the synthetic handle in this high-visibility orange.
Charles Collier I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment Charles. Hope to hear from you again.
The way I look at it is - The Estwing is a terrible wood splitter but a fantastic chopper, slicer and cutter. The Fiskars Series type Hatchets are fantastic splitters but terrible at every thing else.
So what usually happens is my Estwing goes with me in my vehicle and camping and the FIskars while its a wonderful tool, stays home to make kindling for the stove and fireplace.
Great review. I just got my first Estwing this summer and I was seriously missing out.
1xayekim I guess it depends on the wood and how you like to split it. For short pieces, the Fisgars may split it faster than the Estwing if you swing hard. It doesn’t stick and seem to make the wood explode apart. But I don’t like to swing hard because I’ve had a few near misses with my leg. Instead, I like to just stick my axe in the wood, turn it upside down, and power the axe wedge through the wood. Estwing sticks better than Fisgars. Thanks for watching and commenting.
My Estwing 14in hatchet with the leather handle will dull a file. You have to use a stone to sharpen it. It rings when being used which indicates that the steel is quite hard. I have used them for the better part of 50yrs with great success.
Thanks Paul for the comment. With every passing day, I am even more convinced that this Estwing camp axe is the best choice for most tent camping families. Because of its design and steel hardness.
Great job on this video sir. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week.
When I replace my camp axe, I may well go with the Estwing, It has some great options for camping.
Thanks again,
Dale
I am a camper who enjoys bushcraft in Korea. That's a good video. As the axe blade and the axe handle are integrated, there will be no problems of the axe blade being separated or the axe handle having to be replaced during work. It's a small streamlined axe, so I think it would be good to use it as a chopping hatchet.
Thanks for the comment. Hope you have many great camping trips this year.
I just bought the same axe, I had the sportsman axe the one with the leather rap in my hand at lowes, but thought the Handel was to small and might loose my grip on it. Good splitting job.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Also hope you have a great 2021.
No matter what axe I end up using, thanks for sharing some great splitting techniques...
You are welcome. I’m happy the video was helpful.
Useful inforrmation, honest opinion, and clear demonstration, in a straightforward presentation - well done, sir.
Don Hoppes Thanks Don for watching and commenting. Do you often cook with wood? If so, what Axe do you use to split your firewood?
Very thorough review. I own this and I enjoy it, I do light camping/chopping with it. Thank you for the new (to me) cutting techniques too!
I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for the note.
Your splitting technique is outstanding. I will be using it from now on, Thank You Sir!!!!
oldsarge275 Thanks for the comment. Have you seen my more recent axe videos?
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Honestly, it was beautiful
This is an excellent video. Thank you Frasier.
Thanks for watching and sending this note.
Some nice tips there...especially turning it upside down and basically using the chopping block as a baton. Thanks!
Thanks for your note. I’m always happy to hear that the video was helpful.
Thank you, sir, for this informative video!
jdc31947 Thanks for watching and posting your comment. Hope to hear from you again sometime.
Pretty impressive that something so small and short handled can do this.
I’ve come to realize that almost any axe-like tool can split wood - but some tools do it easier than others. I prefer a larger wooden handled axe but - This Estwing does it reasonably well AND has other positive features. For example, it is super rugged, it’s hardened head can be used to drive metal tent stakes into hard packed gravel pads, and it is small enough to fit into our camping tool bag. I love axes and wood fire cooking - and have posted several more videos on these topics in the past 3 years. Have you seen any of them? Thanks for watching.
you are smart! Cut so much wood when I was a teen and never knew those tricks. Lol, ty :)
I’m sure you could teach me a trick or two also.
some great techniques there!
Lots of good stuff on your channel. we also do some tent camping as well as camper camping. I am also looking for ideas to do videos on and ran across your channel. thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.
Two Camping Gurus Thanks for watching, commenting & subscribing. I’ll subscribe to your channel and look forward to watching your videos. Let me know if I can help you.
I have not seen the hatchet in person either but plan on finding one. Nice technique’s
Thanks Mike. Cabellas sells it with their name on it. Or you can find it on the web. Thanks for the note.
Never seen that side splitting technique before....I'll have to try it. Great Video!
Bev Jones it may take a little time to perfect but it is a lot safer than full swings.
Thanks for the comment.
@@moderntentcamping What I usually do is stand the piece of wood upright, rest the axe on top . then I pick up the wood and tap down using the weight of the axe to slice kindling.
Thanks for the video great information
Michael Fogarty Thanks for the comment Michael. I’m glad it was helpful.
I have the leather handle model. I put a tool handle wrap on it and it reduces the hand sting quite a bit.
james cottrell Good idea. Thanks for the tip.
Thank you for this!
I never knew this existed,
I will investigate this.
You are welcome. Don’t know if you are interested but I have several more camp axe videos. You can see them on the Playlist page of my UA-cam channel.
Yeah buddy, great technique. I have the Estwing double bit, the leather handle 14" and the blue handle next size up. I have had hard wood pop me right in the nose, take care. Have a great day my friend and God bless. Thanks. Tennessee
I went back and subs cribed to your channel my friend. I'm interested in watching quite a few of your videos. Thanks friend. Tennessee
Jeff Carter Thanks for the comment neighbor. I live in north Alabama but spend a lot of time in your state. You have some great camping options.
I love chopping wood, very satisfying to watch thank you! Estwing hatcets are hard to find in Australia
Paul Mitchell Thanks for watching Paul and thanks for posting the comment. What small axes are available there?
I enjoyed your narration.
Firs place Thanks for the comment.
Great review I like that axe.
kirk miller Thanks Kirk.
Amazing explanation Sir. Flavio From Brazil
Familia Lisboa Thankyou, muchas gracias
I had never seen that upside down splitting technique. I tried it on some logs & it worked. I have the Estwing 16" camp axe, BTW.
Ironically Vague I’m glad to hear that it worked for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Weird Science Thanks for the comment. I keep a few felling wedges in my tool bag Incase I get my axe stuck. Hope to hear from you again sometime.
Weird Science I use felling wedges made from hard plastic rather than splitting wedges made from steel. I put the wedges in the crack next to my stuck axe head. Then I drive the wedge in with another piece of firewood. If it gets s.tuck, I’ll just use another wedge.
dont do it on a wooden handle axe. it will separate the head over time.
Never saw the upside down trick either...thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the note. I’m always happy to hear that my videos are helpful. Take care.
I have this and love it
This camp axe has been in my camping tool bag for several years and I love it!!! I have tried several other brands (e.g., Fisgars, Norlund, Council Tools, Marbles, Plumb, & Craftsman) and I keep coming back to this Estwing. Thanks for the note.
I just bought a blue camping ESTWING 14" axe to replace my PULASKI. I was using the Pulaski to dig through gravel, hard earth, roots, and to break through large rocks. Why I prefer the ESTWING camping axe over the Pulaski is because I walk through rough terrain to get to the work sites.
Wow. Sounds like tough work for any tool. Hope it works well for you. Thanks for the note.
@@moderntentcamping I like the outdoors. Thank you for sharing this video about the Estwing Camper's Axe 14. Please consider a review on the Pulaski tool. A lot of people with big yards don't have a Pulaski but they can benefit from it.
@@ORIGINALLANDEROS I’ve used a mattock in my yard for many years but never a Pulaski. But I can see how it could be used in a large yard - but not in a developed campground we usually camp in. Will think more about this.
I have a video titled
NATURAL ORIGINAL UPLIFTING MEDITATION
where I demonstrate lifting a piece of ground from the ground. Shovels, picks, mattocks are all great tools. My favorite groundbreaking tool has been the Pulaski but I'm open minded to field test the Estwing Camper's Axe 14 and so far it has been very satisfying.
@@moderntentcamping I found that when digging large pits for large palm trees, when I was inside the pit, as I wedged deeper into the clay earth and through some large round rocks, I found that mattocks were too long on the metal end, and being inside a hole in the ground, I had less room to swing, less room to have good footing, I needed a deep straight hit with a lot of power. That means a heavy hammer or a heavy axe. I have broken through many rocks with heavy hammers and small hammers, picks, and mattocks. And I noticed an axe with a heavy hammer on the opposite end. I figured that tool could probably break absolutely anything with a few strong swings. The good thing is, I don't need to break through large solid granite. So I put the PULASKI to the test to wedge deeper in a man sized hole, and I was fully satisfied. The weight is not overweight. The strength is heavy duty. I swear, I could start composing songs about the PULASKI forest tool designed by ED PULASKI of the UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE in 1911. Ed PULASKI is known for saving the lives of 40 Men during a large Wildlands fire. Thank you for the conversation.
A very good video Mr. Douglass. I enjoyed it. I may have to try one of these hatchets. All of my hatchets are wood handled with the exception of my Fiskars. Thumbs up from me, and thank you for the video.
Scott Hill Thanks Scott. What type of axe do you use now? I personally prefer a vintage Collins axe with a replacement hickory handle but I know many people prefer to buy a new axe and don’t want to replace a handle.
I use a Husqvarna Hatchet or my Council Tool Hatchet. I had to reprofile the Council Tool to get it to cut/bite better. I'd say my favorite is the Husvarna so far.
Scott Hill I’m in full agreement with you. I have used both of those and had to spend a lot of time filing the Council Tools. Of the two, I prefer the Council but I don’t like the high centerline. It slides up and down on small pieces of firewood.
I just bought this exact Estwing hatchet at Home Despot, and now I just finished watching this video. Usually I do the research first, but around where I live, axes are sold out everywhere so I grabbed it when I saw it.
I was really wanting a Swedish axe and have had my eye on Hults Bruk. However, they never disclose exactly what steel they use and instead say that it's Swedish steel. And they also don't harden/temper the poll (butt end of the axe). Therefore the metal is too soft to do the upside down reverse log baton split chop so well demonstrated in this video.
The $150 Swedish hand forged axe mentioned above has only an inch or so of the blade side hardened. So you can only do chopping/splitting, no pounding and pulling tent stakes. Therefore it could be argued that the Estwing is functionally 3 tools in one, whereas the hand forged Swedish axes are somewhat of a one trick pony.
Thank you for this instructive video and log splitting demonstration.
Thanks Mark for this encouraging comment. As you note, the entire head is hardened an so I use it to drive in all my tent and kitchen shelter stakes. I like it much better than a hammer. When we need to split firewood, it serves the purpose well. And we sometimes need it to help retrieve stuck stakes. I now have about 40 axes including 3 vintage Hults Bruks but I have never bought a new Hults Bruk or Gransfors Bruk. And I’m even more convinced that this Estwing is the best. Many people like the Fisgars X7 but it’s “behavior” is just the opposite of the Estwing. When you try to split a piece of cord wood, it frequently bounces back rather than sinking deep. Hope you continue to like this axe and have some great camping trips.
Great video Frazier D. Looks like your camera women need safety glasses as well... lol
I appreciate your demonstration, and experience... I personally find it easier and safer to use a hand saw and a knife to baton my fire wood... I'm going backpacking tomorrow, and plan on making a demonstration video... But I still learned something from this video and do every time I watch your videos. Thanks again.
RedWhite&Blue 78 Thanks for the comment. I look forward to seeing the highlights of your trip.
great vid
Gearz86 Thanks. Glad to hear you liked it.
Thanks!
Great video. I learned something new
Laser Sharp Edge That’s nice to hear. Thanks for watching.
@@moderntentcamping Every roll or chip the edge ?
BOOSTEDLASER no I haven’t. I use it for driving in tent stakes and splitting firewood. Have you had this problem? Did you thin the bit to sharpen it?
@@moderntentcamping No but COUNTLESS have rolled or chipped them the first use.
So ZERO chips?
BOOSTEDLASER I don’t know why. Do you think they have ground the bit and edge too thin to get a razor sharp edge?
I never seen that splitting trick, thanks for that info.
Nice video buddy.
Thanks. I’m glad I discovered this axe. Perfect for our camping needs.
You're a Bravery man than I am. Standing up and swinging a hatchet . You glance off that piece of wood you'll sink that blade into your knee cap or shin. With Small hatchets you should be on your knees so as not to hit your legs if you miss or glance off of your wood. Good review tho!!!!
I’m 76 years old and my knees gave out a long time ago. I can’t get on my knees. But I do stand as far back as I can and bend over. And I don’t swing hard. Thanks for watching.
Hello I don't know if you remember me, but I decided to buy this axe, your advice I did try to take, but just couldn't find any local stores that had the axes you suggested, But I do like this axe though.
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you.
Bush Trash cabelas carries it with their name on the handle. Or you can buy it on line.
@@moderntentcamping Meh bought it already, I hate buying stuff online, because I don't know how the tool will work or feels, but the estwing is a good axe, maybe not as good as what you suggested, but for the purpose I'm going to put it through, it is fine.
this little axe looks great, i might pick one up today and try it. i know one thing, i wish the handle didn't flare out like that at the end. and it would be so much better if it went higher up toward the head. like most people who do bushcraft stuff, i hold the axe (hatchet really) about halfway up the handle, sometimes even right at the base of the head for more technical accuracy when carving or making notches, cuts etc. this axe looks like i can't do that. especially with the metal handle being so thin like that. there's no way i could jam that between my thumb and finger lol. maybe i can modify the handle. i just love deep cutting blades. this one looks nice! thanks for the video
Yes, that steel upper handle is not good for choking up on the handle. But it is reasonably good for other typical family camping chores.
Just wrap it with paracord.
@@elmerfudd5925 Never have tried this but I know others do.
Very nice review 👍. You hot another new subscriber.
John Klopp Thanks John. I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
@@moderntentcamping Yes sir. I'm in the process of looking for an inexpensive, yet decent hatchet for processing firewood while camping with the family and this looked like a good possibility.
I absolutely love this axe. I was able to remove a fairly large chip within 2 minutes and bring it to literally shaving sharp. It’s the perfect size for even large scale wood processing, yet small enough for carving and food prep. Affordable too! The only bad thing is that this axe is a bit to heavy to bring for short trips into the woods. Nice vid too
Sean B Hey Sean. How did it get that chip? Have you ever seen this axe in a store? I had never seen it before 6 or 7 months ago. And never seen it in a store ever. It is surprising that it is such a good camp axe but not publicized. Thanks for the comment.
Luckily, I found this axe at my local Home Depot, oddly enough I also have not seen any other stores that sell it, or even any reviews! As far as the chip, well.... I was splitting wood on a concrete floor, and hit the axe full force on the concrete, stupid me!
That’s some tuff wood
Kennith Medlin Yes indeed. Most firewood sold by reputable firewood vendors is difficult to split - but it burns hot and long. A maul would split it easy but who wants to take a maul camping? The lighter the axe head and the shorter the handle, the harder it will be to split. Thanks for watching.
if you want to spare your legs... the correct way to split with a hachet is to kneel down. i dont know if you are doing this often, but as a woodsman living a Canada you wont catch me dead with an axe in the leg.
just got one today...we will see how it works if it ever quits raining
adam ant Hope you like it as much as I do.
how is it compared to last version sportsman 14" inch estwing axe? improved better?
Mike Zhao I like the grip on this camp axe better than the leather grip on the Sportsman. Otherwise the two are almost identical.
Frazier Douglass id get this one but the name on the side handle just looks so tacky
Is this AXE better than the fiskars x7?
It is very different from the X7. It has a thin head with a concave curvature along the centerline. When you try to split a large knotty piece of cord wood, it sinks in deep - which is what I want. The x7, on the other hand, has a wide head that is flat along the centerline. When you strike a large knotty piece of wood, it tends to bounce back. Some people like the fact that it doesn’t stick but I want the axe head to stick in the wood so I can easily drive it the rest of the way through. Thanks for the question. Hope this is helpful.
I too love Estwing but their axes are just ok the head geometry it a little off. This particular one seems a little wider and shorter than other versions. I also prefer there rubber over the leather. The vibrations are usually muffled by the shock absorbing rubber maybe because it's so small it hits harder.
Barbarian Leather and Blades I agree. Estwing ares are not perfect. But I think they are better than any other axe under $50. Thanks for the comment.
I've seen on Amazon people complain that the paint peels and rusts. Has yours held up?
This still is my primary camp axe and I use it every trip to drive in tent and kitchen canopy stakes. Almost 5 years. On some trips I use it to split firewood and perform other camp chores. This axe has been used a lot and has been given little care - other than keeping it out of the rain. Yes, much of the paint has disappeared and yes it has some rust - but not much. So little that I’d never say it was a limitation. In fact, I”m convinced more than ever, that it is the best camp axe available - and I have tried many other brands. Hope this answers your question.
I have a photo if you want to see it.
@@moderntentcamping I would like to see if it's not too much trouble
Do me I prefer a natural wood handle axe but hey I make my own axes so I'm probably a little biased twords them
star dusk I also prefer a hickory handled axe but this is a good choice for the average family. Thanks for the comment.
this guy sounds like Mr Rogers.
Te amo
Te amo tambien
Good axe but i think it needs a longer handle.
cordelmar I guess it depends upon the size of the firewood you typically split and your personal comfort level. Do you typically split bundled firewood?
I usually use the axe wen i m camping and cut down branches in pieces so i like the axe to have a good bite.
Estwing Axe sharp
Thanks
Ha. I grew up in MN and chopped many years of cord wood, and we used that upside down technique. I've never seen anyone else do it that way. I now live in CA and have no need to chop wood, but I sure do miss it and wish my son had that experience that I had. Great review.
JD Williams Thanks for the note. Hope to hear from you again soon.
Good video but you need softer wood
Good point. Went camping with my sister and brother-in-law a few weeks ago and they brought iron wood. It was very hard to split. Thanks for the note.
Braver
Thanks
It's not an ax it's a hachet been doing this for over 60 years I also have estwing sport hachet my favorite is snow and nealley hachet made in the Great State of Maine
Maurice Smith I know many people prefer the term hatchet but scout ax or axe applies equally well. The term ax or axe originates from the English language while the term hatchet originates from the French language and translates to mean small axe. I prefer to use the English term. Thanks for watching.
Ps, Estwing calls it a campers axe
www.amazon.com/Estwing-Campers-Axe-Construction-Reduction/dp/B01D8STIVM
This.. was.. very.. bore..ing.. yet.. some..how.. very.. infor.mative.
Thanks for the review and technique ideas.
I like my blue 14" quite a bit, its a great all-around packable chopper.
This is a short axe, rather than a hatchet.
Thanks for watching and sending this note but I don’t understand your point?
Axes are impact tools, so they need weight in the head to be effective. Having a full tang steel handle the Estwing axes are well out of balance .
I prefer Fiskars with their indestructible but lightweight plastic handles - really love them.
Want to improve your side-splitting technique? Put the axe head near the top of the wood and it will split more willingly - saves you a lot of effort.
ManniH H I have a Fisgars X 7 but don’t like the way it doesn’t stick when trying to split firewood. But everyone has their unique approach and Fisgars works for some of them.
Thanks for your comment.