Interesting! I noticed the thickness impeded a cross-grain cut, but I bet the weight and thickness is what makes it a better splitter. That's a good perspective!
No problem! Welcome to the channel! We have a great and positive community in this corner of UA-cam, so feel free to discuss stuff even with the other viewers, they are really cool folks.
Axes are a combination of push cutters & chippers with higher blade strength requirements than other knives. Axes with attentional mass/weight may test out better on larger trees, with more stability to withstand the force necessary to penetrate deeper. I am currently building testing systems to quantify push cut force requirements for knife blade of various behind the edge thickness. So far the thinner blade tested on high density tough sweet potatoes yield impressive data. but i have the brittle carrot tests coming up which may yield different results.
Oh, interesting man! That sounds fascinating, keep me posted on your observations! I sent the kitchen knives back with Dani, and I'll keep you posted when I'm about to publish a video with them! Thanks Daniel!
@@homeslicesharpening Behind the edge thickness & grip/slip ( stability/safety) testing rigs nearing completion. My plan is to create a video documenting the process & my data to share on youtube. If the timing works out I will reference your reviews. Take Care. . .
That Wetterlings Woodsman Axe is my all-time favorite Backcountry axe - especially because of its splitting capability compared to Gränsfors.
Interesting! I noticed the thickness impeded a cross-grain cut, but I bet the weight and thickness is what makes it a better splitter. That's a good perspective!
Just discovered your channel. Thanks for the good video’s!
No problem! Welcome to the channel! We have a great and positive community in this corner of UA-cam, so feel free to discuss stuff even with the other viewers, they are really cool folks.
Another potential use for the spike on the reverse of some hawks is as an ersatz picaroon for hooking/picking up logs or branches.
I did use it as a picaroon of sorts a few times!
Axes are a combination of push cutters & chippers with higher blade strength requirements than other knives.
Axes with attentional mass/weight may test out better on larger trees, with more stability to withstand the force necessary to penetrate deeper.
I am currently building testing systems to quantify push cut force requirements for knife blade of various behind the edge thickness.
So far the thinner blade tested on high density tough sweet potatoes yield impressive data. but i have the brittle carrot tests coming up which may yield different results.
Oh, interesting man! That sounds fascinating, keep me posted on your observations! I sent the kitchen knives back with Dani, and I'll keep you posted when I'm about to publish a video with them! Thanks Daniel!
@@homeslicesharpening Behind the edge thickness & grip/slip ( stability/safety) testing rigs nearing completion. My plan is to create a video documenting the process & my data to share on youtube. If the timing works out I will reference your reviews. Take Care. . .
Thanks man!