Japanese hand axe at Axminster

[Hugo]

http://www.axminster.co.uk/ice-bear-japanese-hand-axe-prod480147/

what do you guys think of these, are they any good for roughing out as I like the look of them.
No affiliation to the seller and all that.

 

[Tengu]

I asked for one for Christmas, but it hasnt come yet

 

[Ian S]

I think we've discussed this one here previously. I think the conclusion was that they are very very thick edged, so good for splitting. Personally if I was going to buy a new hatchet, I'd go for a (cheap) Bahco, which will need sharpened, a Wetterings or save up less than £10 more and buy a Gransfors Wildlife.

Cheers

 

[HeltorChasca]

No experience with this bearded axe per se, (although my colleague is very keen on trying one out) but from a business point of view we (our landscaping co.) switched from using a very well known tool supplier to Axminster and I have got to say they are exemplary. No afiliation etc etc, but credit where credit is due......hc

 

[robin wood]

double post sorry

 

[robin wood]

It is a kindling splitter not a carving axe. It does it very well I have had one for 5 years and use it more than any other axe, it sits by my stove and I split kindling with it every day. I bought it when on offer thinking it might make a carving axe, no way. I did a major regrind to a decent carving profile but then the edge chipped badly so I had to return it to kindling splitting and it has been very happy ever since.
ps I paid £20 delivered which is about what I reckon it is worth. For £35 you would be far better buying a husqvarna hatchet.

 

[andyc54]

i second the husqvarna hatchet for 20 some thing pound delivered its a great axe for general camp use from spliting to carving, it comes really sharp, leather sheath and hand forged in sweden its a pleasure to use.its one of my favourite bit of kit

 

[Hugo]

Thanks Robin, I wanted it for carving so it's no good to me.
I do have plenty of axes but nothing with a descent beard.

 

[sashko]

Thanks Robin, I wanted it for carving so it's no good to me.
I do have plenty of axes but nothing with a descent beard.

I would (on a second hand recommendation) recommend the H. Roselli Axes.
Nice beard, made for carving. Can view them hear at their site:
http://www.roselli.fi/tuotteet/kirveet-ja-mut-tyokalut/

or buy here (in UK):
http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/roselli.html#

You can see them being used by a very respected craftsman and aforementioned recommender.

As other thoughts go, you probably don't need an all rounder, as I'm sure you mentioned that you have a small axe collection.
But I have had a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe for some years now, that I can use for felling, carving and splitting to some extent.
Just some Thoughts!

 

[Stew]

I would (on a second hand recommendation) recommend the H. Roselli Axes.
Nice beard, made for carving. Can view them hear at their site:
http://www.roselli.fi/tuotteet/kirveet-ja-mut-tyokalut/

or buy here (in UK):
http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/roselli.html#

You can see them being used by a very respected craftsman and aforementioned recommender.

As other thoughts go, you probably don't need an all rounder, as I'm sure you mentioned that you have a small axe collection.
But I have had a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe for some years now, that I can use for felling, carving and splitting to some extent.
Just some Thoughts!

I would hope that two years on he's managed to make a choice.

 

[woof]

I would hope that two years on he's managed to make a choice.

Lol, but i agree with sashko, i do like the rosseli axe, foolishly sold mine to follow the herd & get an sfa, which i got rid of as i did'nt like it.

Rob

 

[Hugo]

I would hope that two years on he's managed to make a choice.

Yes Stew mate many times, here is the latest for the same price as the one I first showed interest in.
Right handed side axe.