axe

I love traditional tools - wood, steel & leather talk to me. This week though we've filmed my review of Fiskars tools, modern with lots of plastic. Are they any good?

Hi Everyone. I'm a mudlark on the River Thames. I recently found a pretty bashed up and pitted axe head, and have tried to clean it up as well as possible. I think it was made in the late 19th century, and has since been used as a tool during WWI or II by the War Dept., or similar. I think it...

Hi all. I’m looking for a Gransfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet, but not the kind that is currently on sale. I’m looking for the one that they used to make, before they changed the handle shape. It used to be a smaller version of the Small Forest Axe, but about 15 years ago (i think) they changed it...

Hi all, I've recently picked up an old Elwell 7 in decent condition. I've always loved these massive rounding axes so I picked one up, though it'll mostly be a collection piece that I swing every now and again for fun. Problem is, I need to find a handle for it. I'd make one myself, but I...

I was wondering if anyone here knows of someone who is UK based who would make a custom handle for my axe? In December I imported a vintage True Temper Kelly Works Firefighting Axe from the USA. Don't ask me why. I've just always wanted one. I love the look of them. Probably something to do...

Hi there I recently bought this axe from mil-tec and so far have been ok with its performance but somewhat disappointed with the cover and the handle. I cant find any reviews anywhere and so I was wondering if I might've accidentally bought a shitty product (in terms of long-term durability...

Hi everyone! I'm interested in buying a rather large knife (Brusletto Villmann).. I actually own the smaller version of this knife (Villgutten) which I really like, however, there seems to be varied opinions of the usefulness of these types of knives in the northern hemisphere, has anyone had...

I have for sale a handmade African axe/hatchet. I bought it on my travels in Kenya many years ago. I don’t know a great deal about it other than it seems to have an animal bone shaft and a sheet metal head attached with copper wire. It’s very primitive in design and I would describe it as more...

Wenger Wiglaf Hatchet/Tomahawk by American ABS Journeyman Smith Dave Wenger. This is a lovely little hatchet but I just don’t use it. I put my name down last year for a run of these and his books are currently closed to orders. They are made in small numbers and Dave also produces small runs...

Hi everyone, I have for sale a new/unused Jimmypie Axe. It’s in O1 steel which has been black washed and has a sculpted Phenolic handle. It comes in a green kydex full sheath with a Paracord adjustable shoulder cord and a molle clip on the rear for attaching to a belt or bag. This axe was...

I've got a sharpening course coming up in a few weeks time and there are still spaces, so thought I'd see if anybody here would like to take them up at a special BCUK discounted rate! :) One day course to learn how to sharpen knives and axes primarily. I'll go through edge geometry...

Here is the latest to come out of the shop a smaller axe with good packability and control This axe was forged entirely by hand, and the haft handcarved from a locally sourced piece of ash. Here are some specifications: Edge length is 76mm (3") - total length is 375mm (14,8") - weight is 555...

Hello, this axe is now going up for sale, i did a work in progress on it over in the edged tools subforum (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141510) This axe was forged entirely by hand, and the haft handcarved from a locally sourced piece of ash. Here are some specifications...

This time it's a week long course to make your own Carving Tool kit! :Wow: This course combines my knife and axe making courses, with a little extra thrown in. As always the course is run in my Woodland Workshop in the heart of Devon, about 10 miles west of Exeter and you are welcome to camp...

Hello all, Posting on behalf of my partner, Jo (Descry0). Let me know if this is ok to post here? ------ " My Little Axe Pin is now available! So excited to release this design inspired by my passion for the wild. I hope to release more of my designs soon (see original post with the first...

Update from post: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138330&highlight=pin+badges After taking heed of much feedback (thankfully received from the post link above) and simplification I am producing my very first pin badge. I'm testing the waters into Pin design! Yes, Similar to...

Aldi has a small cheap axe for sale on their website if anyone is interested. https://www.aldi.co.uk/small-axe/p/092222007471200

Hi All, What with one thing and another I have been pretty busy lately, but have found time to make a couple of essential (to me :) ) items: a longbow string keeper, and a basic axe mask for my Robin Wood carving axe. Both my own design, but not complex in either case. The string keeper does...

I've been looking around trying to find out if it's a good idea to use Olive oil on my axe handle. I've been using it to oil knives and other tools for years, but what about on wood? I seem to get mixed opinions where ever I look. What oil do you use on your axe handle? Or do you even oil...

Hello again! I have yet to get bored of axemaking, and i am always finding myself coming back to the subject. Here is another one, the construction method is symmetrically wrapped with a medium-carbon edge bit! It started out as a piece of mild steel, with the dimensions 12x35x190mm, and a...