Axes, what do you know about them ?
Axes, what do you know about them ?
So, thinking of getting a relatively light hand axe for occasional use clearing branches etc in a wood. I would be looking for one that takes and holds a very good edge and well balanced. Would I be better buying an old one off ebay in the assumption old Sheffield or Swedish steel was good? Or do I look at a modern one ?
What's about, and, how much ?
What's about, and, how much ?
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Re: Axes, what do you know about them ?
Assuming you don't mind tidying up the edge have a look at hultafors or husqvarna branded axes. Mostly produced by hults bruk and re-branded
The finish is a little rough but decent steel and hafts....all on ebay mate
The finish is a little rough but decent steel and hafts....all on ebay mate
Re: Axes, what do you know about them ?
sunndog wrote:Assuming you don't mind tidying up the edge have a look at hultafors or husqvarna branded axes. Mostly produced by hults bruk and re-branded
The finish is a little rough but decent steel and hafts....all on ebay mate
Cheers Adam , I knew you'd know
"Land Rover, the worlds best 4x4 by far"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
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Right then, had a quick look and the hultafors are about twice the price of the Husqvarna, what's the difference? If the steel is the same and it's just rough edges or poorer finish on the Husky then I'm not too bothered, however, if the steel on the Hultafor's is a better quality then I'll go for one of those.
Is there anywhere that actually lists the steel spec?
Is there anywhere that actually lists the steel spec?
"Land Rover, the worlds best 4x4 by far"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
Re: Axes, what do you know about them ?
Go for the husky mate, odds are they came off the production line at the same time but the hultafors got an extra 10 minutes of 'finishing' time
I'v got a husky branded small splitting axe that i re-ground to use on my falling belt and its fine mate
I'v got a husky branded small splitting axe that i re-ground to use on my falling belt and its fine mate
Re: Axes, what do you know about them ?
Cheers Adam
"Land Rover, the worlds best 4x4 by far"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
Re: Axes, what do you know about them ?
Right, ordered a Husky and should be here mid week. Now, about this tidying up, I need to (A) know what to do (just clean it up, file / grind flattish?), and (B) see a pic of yours. Then I'll post a pic of mine and we can have Axe porn
"Land Rover, the worlds best 4x4 by far"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
Re: Axes, what do you know about them ?
Which one did you get?. it will be usable when you get it, its just the grinds will probably be a little uneven and not the sharpest thing you've ever seen
You can just work it with files, or 2 minutes on a belt sander
Pic of mine? Well i'v got a dozen or so axes so i'll gather a few tomorrow
You can just work it with files, or 2 minutes on a belt sander
Pic of mine? Well i'v got a dozen or so axes so i'll gather a few tomorrow
Re: Axes, what do you know about them ?
sunndog wrote:Which one did you get?. it will be usable when you get it, its just the grinds will probably be a little uneven and not the sharpest thing you've ever seen
You can just work it with files, or 2 minutes on a belt sander
Pic of mine? Well i'v got a dozen or so axes so i'll gather a few tomorrow
Hence the avatar ?
"Land Rover, the worlds best 4x4 by far"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
"Argo, a great 8x8"
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My sig on another forum just says "uncle chop chop"