Leuku is a scandinavian "go to" knife.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=leu...w=1346&bih=863
Leuku is a scandinavian "go to" knife.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=leu...w=1346&bih=863
WOW !!! Those are great looking knives. Is the one fishy talked about (his wifes) one ? in his post he said He .... well he did'nt like it so much,Originally Posted by HillBill
HillBill, how would you rate the ESTWING sportsmans axe against your reccomendation above. The estwing is a lovely shiny Magpie must have item, feeds the eyes rather well "does that sum it up or is it as good as it looks". I would value your opinion, if you would oblige.The 600g bahco is a more useable tool. One of my faves, but they need some work putting into the edge before they are any good. I'd recommend this for a first axe
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Husqvarna-Ha...0097223&sr=8-1
You wont go wrong with the Husquavarna
Dave
The Estwing is a good axe. But is limited in use by the handle. Its good for full swing chopping, but not so good for close up controlled work as the handle near the head is slim and metal so its hard to get a proper grip and if its cold out, its gonna be uncomfortable, Because of this its not popular among us bushcrafters. We prefer all wood handles but some like the Fiskars/wilkinson sword axes too. Not to my tastes those though. The bahco is a lovely axe once the edge is sorted, the shape and weight make it very versatile. The husky is good little hatchet too, that doesnt require much, if any work putting into it from new and it comes with a leather mask. Its smaller and lighter than the bahco.
I'd have to put the two i listed above the Estwing due to the above.
Hope that helps mate
That certainly does help and the comment about handle shape is important as is steel and cold weather. You have saved me the headache of buying more than one axe and will stick with your recommendation, much appreciated.
Dave
No worries mate
For me I need an axe and a saw, but, a saw is a lot safer than a axe (if not used correctly you could cut through your shin easily). So if your inexperienced you should at least get on youtube to learn how to handle one before you make a purchase, or get some guidance from someone more experienced.
I have a gransfers small forest axe as a preference and a silky saw which doesn't fold, it takes up more space but I have easily cut through logs 10" in diameter.
Can't beat a silky
I would say an axe is the best option but if money is an issue a folding saw can do the basic tasks you would need a axe for. Having said that and used both I would say a good axe is best.
Why choose ?
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