Hiking/Camp Axe?

[oremike]

I just bought the Estwing Fireplace friend, probably not what your looking for but it is my new favorite kindling maker.

Fireside Friend® Splitting Tool - Estwing

Estwing’s Fireside Friend® Splitting Tool is forged in one piece. The handle length and weight give leverage and power for easy wood splitting.

www.estwing.com

 

[TTSX]

I use an estwing. It weighs as close to noting as I could want, with a full steel tang to boot. Problem is, because it's so light, there's not a lot of mass to carry through what you may want to chop. Almost seems more at home on a battlefield than in a camp..... I like it all the same

 

[The Heretic]

I use an estwing. It weighs as close to noting as I could want, with a full steel tang to boot. Problem is, because it's so light, there's not a lot of mass to carry through what you may want to chop. Almost seems more at home on a battlefield than in a camp..... I like it all the same

This is why I don't like the lighter hatchets - the mass is not enough to do the splitting and chopping tasks I use a hatchet for. So I opt for the "belt axe" which is heavier and has a longer handle.

 

[WAYNO]

I just bought the Estwing Fireplace friend, probably not what your looking for but it is my new favorite kindling maker.

Fireside Friend® Splitting Tool - Estwing

Estwing’s Fireside Friend® Splitting Tool is forged in one piece. The handle length and weight give leverage and power for easy wood splitting.

www.estwing.com

You guys cost me a lot of money.

I just went to Amazon, found this Fireplace Friend Splitting Tool, and pressed BUY NOW.

 

[Certaindeaf]

This is why I don't like the lighter hatchets - the mass is not enough to do the splitting and chopping tasks I use a hatchet for. So I opt for the "belt axe" which is heavier and has a longer handle.

I chopped down one 12" hard as hades bull pine with an Estwing hatchet. Once.





Lol, still a great little tool.

 

[The Heretic]

I chopped down one 12" hard as hades bull pine with an Estwing hatchet. Once.





Lol, still a great little tool.

How many hours did it take?

 

[orygun]

You guys cost me a lot of money.

One of the "benefits" of hanging out here, huh?

 

[oremike]

You guys cost me a lot of money.

I just went to Amazon, found this Fireplace Friend Splitting Tool, and pressed BUY NOW.

I've got a bunch of Estwing tools, starting with my Dads G pick from the '60's

 

[Certaindeaf]

How many hours did it take?

A good while. Under an hour.

 

[coyote223]

May get a little hate over this, I pack around an RMJ Tactical hatchet usually. This one is the Krein Bushcrafter, nice little hatchet.

 

[oremike]

May get a little hate over this, I pack around an RMJ Tactical hatchet usually. This one is the Krein Bushcrafter, nice little hatchet.

View attachment 1023679

"tis better to have tools and not need them rather than need tools and not have them"

 

[HA556]

"tis better to have tools and not need them rather than need tools and not have them"

I whole heartedly concur with that statement!

 

[308]

I carry a Fiskars X7 hatchet. Very light, sharp and pretty much indestructible

Wood Cutting Tools | Fiskars

Shop Fiskars' selection of wood cutting tools. Whether you need a wood splitting axe or a small hatchet, our best-in-class wood cutting tools have you covered!

www.fiskars.com

 

[K-22]

Nothing over 20" overall length.
Basically campsite use.
Price is no object.
Best,
Gary

 

[Certaindeaf]

Hiking/Camp Axe?

Please read entire post! Looking for a lightweight hiking and camp axe. It needs to be light enough to carry on hikes without being cumbersome and, sturdy enough to do any job short of cutting down trees. Will also double as a camping trip axe to go along with my bushcraft knife. Lets see yours...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[titsonritz]

Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe keep it oiled.

https://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/

 

[Knobgoblin]

Boys axe, any decent maker .
And reconsider the handle length. Or is it really the one critical measurement?

 

[K-22]

Hiking/Camp Axe?

Please read entire post! Looking for a lightweight hiking and camp axe. It needs to be light enough to carry on hikes without being cumbersome and, sturdy enough to do any job short of cutting down trees. Will also double as a camping trip axe to go along with my bushcraft knife. Lets see yours...

www.northwestfirearms.com

This thread took on a lot of rambling non pertinent commentary.
I hope folks stay more on track in my thread.
If they like an ax, I would like specifics as to why they think it is a quality/superior tool, and omit , garage sale finds, and bargain basement items.

Best,
Gart

 

[Nosferatu]

If money is no object, Liam Hoffman Camp Axe would be at the top of my list.

2.25LB Camp Axe, from $320 — Hoffman Blacksmithing

$100 DEPOSIT

www.hoffmanblacksmithing.com

It's the right head weight to do real work.

 

[K-22]

If money is no object, Liam Hoffman Camp Axe would be at the top of my list.

2.25LB Camp Axe, from $320 — Hoffman Blacksmithing

$100 DEPOSIT

www.hoffmanblacksmithing.com

It's the right head weight to do real work.

That looks like a great ax.