is this axe any good?

[tom.moran]

i want a SFA but slightly bigger but also cant really afford more than about £30 on an axe at the moment, anybody know if these are any good? http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004ZFEY...TF8&colid=1ABJ1GVJD1P5V&coliid=I2AYY7VD32NMWS

 

[markheolddu]

Not used one but its a good make, should be a good axe. Cheaper axes tend to need more work to the edge when new, that's part of what you pay for with GB.

 

[Mesquite]

Hultfors is a good make so you won't have any issues with that axe

 

[Kepis]

I use one of those for light felling duties all the time, superb bit of kit for the money and mine came fairly sharp too, certainly sharp enough to be used straight from the box, doesn't come with an axe mask though.

Thought a comparison in the size difference between the Hults & GB might help too.

Hultafors top left, GB Small Forest Top right, Hugo's Czech Hatchet bottom

 

[Teepee]

That is a stunning price for an excellent axe. It's an excellent all rounder, big enough to fell and split but small enough to still use single handed and fit in a pack

I'm tempted to grab another.

Edit; they are all on offer, time to shop.

Thanks for posting.

 

[tom.moran]

ok, i may just get one then

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

That is a stunning price for an excellent axe. It's an excellent all rounder, big enough to fell and split but small enough to still use single handed and fit in a pack

I'm tempted to grab another.

Edit; they are all on offer, time to shop.

Thanks for posting.

+1, I have that axe and its fantastic

 

[tom.moran]

i just bought one

 

[palace]

My colleagues bought me one for a retirement gift, great axe , I also have it's big brother http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hultafors-H..._sim_lp_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1DNM2WWDQMGH9M572RKE though I paid a lot more.


John

 

[tom.moran]

ordered mine late last night, its already on its way to me. cant wait!

 

[Everything Mac]

Good choice. I have one and it is an excellent axe. It arrived very sharp, though it doesn't have the forged finish. I polished mine up along the edge. It's a cracker.

It is worth mentioning that it is actually bigger than the GB version, the head is slightly larger. I was using mine on the allotment the. Other week and it was pure pleasure.

Andy

 

[Puddock]

This one is more comparable with the small forest axe...

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/121299633468?nav=SEARCH

 

[tom.moran]

Good choice. I have one and it is an excellent axe. It arrived very sharp, though it doesn't have the forged finish. I polished mine up along the edge. It's a cracker.

It is worth mentioning that it is actually bigger than the GB version, the head is slightly larger. I was using mine on the allotment the. Other week and it was pure pleasure.

Andy

im really pleased that you a,ll like the axe, makes me feel happy that ive made the right choice

This one is more comparable with the small forest axe...

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/121299633468?nav=SEARCH

i wanted something a little bigger and more heavy duty than the sfa as i do mostly car camping with short walks. if i need something smaller to carry ill just take the parang and do some batoning

 

[kieran w]

I have had one of these for 2 years now and have used it a lot the grind isn't as good as some but with a puck sharpener you can get a awesome edge

 

[swotty]

I got one about 18 mths ago, can't fault it. Its mentioned in another thread somewhere but I can't find it!

 

[Andy W]

Nice axe - very tempted myself.

 

[tom.moran]

i turned up today, very pleased with it, spent 10 mins trying to find some wood in the workshop and then gave up. going to my mums on friday to 'help' her with her logs lol

 

[British Red]

Going to my mums on friday to 'help' her with her logs lol

I wonder if I could get people to try their axes out on mine?


I wouldn't charge much.......

 

[clay*pigeon]

Shouldn't have read this, I have one on the way as well!!!

 

[swotty]

Shouldn't have read this, I have one on the way as well!!!

You won't regret it!