Axe recomendations

[Hippydude73]

Hi.

I'm after a new axe, can anyone recommend a good one please. I've seen Granfors Bruks and Hultafors but can't make my mind up.

Cheers

 

[Samon]

So..

Budget. use. requirments. preference. ?

 

[markheolddu]

Is this your first axe, if so I would get a cheaper axe. there are some bargains on ebay. learn to sherpen it before you buy an expensive one.

Mark

 

[Hippydude73]

I'm looking for a small forest axe. budget about £40-£60.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Is this your first axe, if so I would get a cheaper axe. there are some bargains on ebay. learn to sherpen it before you buy an expensive one.

Mark

I would agree... Learn to use it properly as well...... Axes are not hammers or spades...

 

[crosslandkelly]

This is a great little axe. Won't break the bank, and could last a lifetime.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hultafors-H...&qid=1382557469&sr=8-1&keywords=hultafors+axe

 

[Big Stu 12]

Thats the one that Mike brought... Ive got it at mine at the mo..., looks a nice axe, feels nice to hold as well

 

[British Red]

I personally think the small forest size (18 - 20" helve) is almost the worst of all possible axe designs. If you wish to swing 2 handed go for a 24" helve (Scandinavian Forest length in GB). If you are only going to use it one handed - 14" is plenty for the helve. 18" is too long for one hand and too short for two.

 

[swotty]

This is a great little axe. Won't break the bank, and could last a lifetime.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hultafors-H...&qid=1382557469&sr=8-1&keywords=hultafors+axe

+1 for Hultafors axes great value for money.

Also agree with British Red that the SFA is a bit of an odd size and neither one thing or the other.

 

[Goatboy]

You could do worse than try these, cheaper and IMO better than a Grans.

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Good splitters and up to all camp tasks. Nice weight and length too. Take a nice edge and the profile splits really well.

 

[Leiflet]

As a possessor of moderately sized hands, I found the handle of the Husky hatchet just too chunky for me. Not a problem I've had with any other small axe that I've picked up. I still rate it as a good value tool, just not one I can use comfortably.

Cheers,
Leif

 

[woof]

This is a great little axe. Won't break the bank, and could last a lifetime.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hultafors-H...&qid=1382557469&sr=8-1&keywords=hultafors+axe

+ 1 on these, i've had the sfa & prefer this, & at that price can't be beaten.

Rob

 

[Hippydude73]

Cheers for your help. Just ordered the Hultafors.

 

[Elen Sentier]

I would agree... Learn to use it properly as well...... Axes are not hammers or spades...

As a gardener I'll say that spades require regular sharpening too

 

[Elen Sentier]

I'm looking for a small forest axe. budget about £40-£60.

I practised with the Gransfors small forest axe (borrowed from a kindly friend) to make sure using an axe was what I wanted to do, and for carving. Moving on now ... pix hopefully next week.

 

[Goatboy]

As a gardener I'll say that spades require regular sharpening too

And a good carpenter will polish the striking face of the hammer - works better.

 

[Elen Sentier]

And a good carpenter will polish the striking face of the hammer - works better.

Very true !!!

 

[mrcharly]

I personally think the small forest size (18 - 20" helve) is almost the worst of all possible axe designs. If you wish to swing 2 handed go for a 24" helve (Scandinavian Forest length in GB). If you are only going to use it one handed - 14" is plenty for the helve. 18" is too long for one hand and too short for two.

I find myself in agreement with this. If you swing and miss with an 18" handle the likelihood of hitting yourself is high.

 

[Big Stu 12]

And a good carpenter will polish .

No I will not, you can do that yourself.....

 

[Goatboy]

No I will not, you can do that yourself.....

Oh ok then...