with the obvious exception that it's 0.10 lbs heavier in the head and <1" shorter in the handle.Originally Posted by rob_s
wait, maybe it IS the same? specs are just slightly off?
with the obvious exception that it's 0.10 lbs heavier in the head and <1" shorter in the handle.
wait, maybe it IS the same? specs are just slightly off?
Last edited by rob_s; 11-04-2024 at 08:08 AM.
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I think it's the same, just different people doing the measurements/product variation.with the obvious exception that it's 0.10 lbs heavier in the head and <1" shorter in the handle.
wait, maybe it IS the same? specs are just slightly off?
Talked to a buddy who has a lot more experience than me with axes, machetes, saws from Central America to Alaska and in between. He says if you'll want the ability to rehang it, change handle lengths, modify grips, go with Council, unless you are changing temperature and humidity levels constantly.
If you have the environment concerns, or just want the grab and go option, get an Estwing. He said they are common further North and just get used and abused by folks who are depending on them as tools and just keep going.
I will have to say that I don't know if the Estwings are still the same quality as they used to be, but I've run into plenty that must be at least 40-50 years old, and were used hard, but still worked great.
A reminder to not use an axe bit that is freezing cold. Warm it up inside your jacket or somewhere a little first.
Hamilton certainly should have been working on his dry fire. - idahojess
As much as I said I want a straight handle, getting kinda interested in this guy
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...8CDIYJR5&psc=1
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Talked to a few more guys who do more serious backpack hunting, and are cutting firewood for camp. The Council Tools are well-liked, it seems. That's what I would go for.
Also, the materials, labor and company are 100% USA sourced, made, owned.
Hamilton certainly should have been working on his dry fire. - idahojess
was all excited about this one...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...DZQW9JYV&psc=1
but asked about using the poll as a hammer and got this back.
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I had a few German Axes and Mauls and their eyes are weird and have a weird handle, big square things. Made them difficult to rehandle or find handles. I also found the profiles more for chopping than splitting. I would lean towards the Council Tool offerings. But there are plenty of boutique axes out there if you want to get crazy and throw down the dollars.was all excited about this one...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...DZQW9JYV&psc=1
but asked about using the poll as a hammer and got this back.
I am typically using my axes to make firewood smaller lengthwise to build a fire or use in the work of falling trees - pounding wedges, chopping off bark, and chopping apart a small branch when I a get the saw stuck. The axe in my truck is for that work or to substitute for a sledge hammer or for breaching (in my apocalyptical, non realistic thinking). If I need to crosscut - cut branches to length I have a 650mm Silky Saw in the Truck always. When the winds are high and the weather bad, I'll put a large chainsaw or two in the truck.
That's a big saw!
I was looking at adding the 360
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The 650 is big. Silly even. I got a friend with 1000. I laugh every time I see it. It is ridiculous.
We did cut out a 28 inch pine out of a snowmobile trail while out doing snow survey. It wasn’t any slower than a chainsaw factoring in putting on chaps and earplugs and letting the saw warm up. Reminds me I need to modify some chainsaw wedges to fit the smaller kerf.
As much as I said I want a straight handle, getting kinda interested in this guy
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...8CDIYJR5&psc=1
Was all set to order the above but I'm impatient and don't want to wait 2 weeks, so in the meantime ordered one each of the below. I suspect I should have ordered all three...
Council Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet 22 in. Straight Handle $61.87
Council Tool Sport Unitlity Flying Fox Woodsman Camping Hatchet and Competitive Throwing Axe $59.92
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Got the second two in this weekend.Was all set to order the above but I'm impatient and don't want to wait 2 weeks, so in the meantime ordered one each of the below. I suspect I should have ordered all three...
Council Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet 22 in. Straight Handle $61.87
Council Tool Sport Unitlity Flying Fox Woodsman Camping Hatchet and Competitive Throwing Axe $59.92
Definitely has me thinking the one I chose not to get is the tight one.
Oh, and a saw.
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