Autine Axes

[salad]

I was just wondering if anyone has any experience of Autine axes and if so could you please share your thoughts with me as I am interested in finding out a bit more about them

And here is some youtube linkys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2lvCcMlPQE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWu6_rM9tvo

 

[Mesquite]

I know nothing about the maker or his axes but thanks for the videos... I really enjoyed watching the forging one

 

[salad]

I know nothing about the maker or his axes but thanks for the videos... I really enjoyed watching the forging one

Me to, he looks to be an amazing blacksmith,

The blacksmith (Janis Nimanis AKA John Neeman) used to work for and was a founding member of "neeman tools" he then left and started another company called Autine . So the only place you can get an axe forged by this guy now is from his new company Autine

From what I have been able to find out the company Autine consists of Janis Nimanis the blacksmith,an apprentice, a leather worker, a carpenter and a young lady who looks after the customer service bits and internet site, Its a small team of craftsmen. They are based in Latvia

 

[bb07]

Sorry, no personal experience but here's some links that might interest you. You've probably seen some of these before, but hopefully not all.
I know that when I'm interested in a certain product, I really enjoy reading everything I possibly can about it, and I hope you do too.
Autine Tools-Forestry Forum Support Auction Large Forest Axe #1 begins!

John Neeman axes

John Neeman vs. Gransfors Bruks (review)

A review of the John Neeman bearded axe

Traditional Finnish Forest Axe (hand forged)

Bearded Eye Broad Axe (by John Neeman)

 

[salad]

Sorry, no personal experience but here's some links that might interest you. You've probably seen some of these before, but hopefully not all.
I know that when I'm interested in a certain product, I really enjoy reading everything I possibly can about it, and I hope you do too.
Autine Tools-Forestry Forum Support Auction Large Forest Axe #1 begins!

John Neeman axes

John Neeman vs. Gransfors Bruks (review)

A review of the John Neeman bearded axe

Traditional Finnish Forest Axe (hand forged)

Bearded Eye Broad Axe (by John Neeman)

Hi, Many thanks for taking the time to post all these links Loads of info there
I actually succumbed to temptation a few days ago and have one of there hunter axes on order, the wait is 4 months

cheers
Phil

 

[bb07]

I, and others I'm sure, will enjoy seeing it and hearing your thoughts when it arrives.

 

[MertzMan]

I just found the videos on YouTube and searched here to find this thread. The guy has all the toys there, if i win the lottery I know what I'm learning to do!

Shame he felt the need to Anglicise his name tho.

 

[Jared]

Wranglerstar did a comparative review video

[video=youtube;Xq5vpqHug7s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq5vpqHug7s[/video]

 

[ozzy1977]

Very nice looking kit.

 

[salad]

I have been using my autine hunter axe all winter now for limbing trees and splitting my fire wood for the burner , I have been really happy with it , it just does everything well . I will try to find time to get some proper feed back put up here

 

[Mountainwalker]

Just taken delivery of an Autine hatchet. Beautiful craftsmanship, very sturdy handle. Not used as yet, but will remedy that soon.