Please Check your Red Hunter / Cegga Axe

[British Red]

Guys,

A small crack has been noticed in the "Red Hunter Axes" I have had up on group buy. A small crack is present in the unerneath of the eye at the front of the axe. I have spoken to Cegga about this and apparently its to do with the way the axe is made with a differential size on the eye and that the crack is only on the surface.

For an example see below.

Cegga assures me that he has never had an axe fail in use and that if anyone has any concerns over this, they need only return the axe for a full refund.

If anyone has any concerns and wants to do that, please let me know. I will personally ensure that no-one is left out of pocket

Subesequent checks have shown this is also there on GBs and Wetterlings axes!

Regards - Red

 

[wingstoo]

Sorry Red just went and checked mine and it has a small crack in the same place...Is it likely to get any worse when it is used?


LS

 

[Cegga]

That crack are on all axes it´s from making the hole and I guarantee that the axe will hold .And if you watch on your GB you have it there to I make the hole in the same way they are .If you use the axe and one will crack there I send 2 back or if you don´t trust me send the axe back and you get your money back .
Cegga

 

[British Red]

LS,

I edited the original post as I now have heard from Cegga about this...

Red

 

[fred gordon]

Very interesting. I just looked at my GB and there was the crack. However, I can see the bottom of it so it does look to be superficial. Phew!!

 

[British Red]

Glad to hear that Fred! It was brought to my attention and I might have over-reacted (sorry Cegga)

I wanted this to be a "safety first" reaction though!

Red

 

[Cegga]

When I punch out the hole I have to do the hole little bigger on the downside just to get a small pice iron out and when I make it in size I have to forge it together
I made many axes then I mean many and I have not have one back thats broken because on that crack. I send a new one to Chas because thats his crack was to big my wrong , but it was more a goodwill axe I no that his first will hold but I want this axes to be real good not so much for me but for Red I no the axe is good
feal free to mail if you want more info .
Cegga

 

[Shinken]

Yep i have a wetterlings axe that has the same too!

 

[wingstoo]

Thanks Red and Cegga,


I look forward to many years of use from my future heirloom

LS

 

[Shinken]

Oh and any1 is not happy sell it to me and ill even give you a tenner more than you paid for it!

 

[chas brookes]

Hi All
I have just checked both Gransfors I own and they both have a split in the same place as my Cegga Axe. I was one of the people who raised the issue of the apparent crack, both Cegga and Red immediately arranged a replacement for my axe, which now I have seen the splits on my Gransfors axes believe was not necessary. I can only praise Ceggas after sale service, because he put my concerns first, from raising my concerns to receiving a replacement axe took 6 days a standard of service many companies un the UK fail to deliver.
Having given the Cegga axe a good workout over the weekend I have every confidence in Ceggas craftmanship, and believe the axe could well out last me.
Thank you again Cegga I have an axe I can treasure and I am sure will out perform my Gransfors :You_Rock_

 

[British Red]

Well on the basis that I just caused a flap

Sorry to those I caused any worry to

Sorry to Cegga for any stress

My fault entirely


I heard about it and safety was my first concern.

I suppose I should have played the "corporate game" and not said anything until I had checked it out.

Stuff that though - safety first and I'd rather over- react than under-react. I'd rather have egg on my face (as I have) than even a miniscule risk.

Sorry again

Red

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Yep - both my GF SFA and Wildlife Hatchet have the same design.

No worries here as I'm chuffed to bits with my beautiful Red Hunters axe - it's a joy to own and a pleasure to use. It also comes in handy for butchering pigs and atl-alt targets:-

The "pig target": -

The Red Hunters Axe being put through its paces by bent-stick: -

BTW - this is after using it to make feather sticks, chop kindling, split logs etc. and it has been used many times before and it is still as sharp as a razor. Perhaps one day it will need to be sharpened!!!!!!

Phil.

 

[Cegga]

Love to see that serie of pics :You_Rock_
Nice to see that the axe are good for butchering
Cegga

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Well on the basis that I just caused a flap

Sorry to those I caused any worry to

Sorry to Cegga for any stress

My fault entirely


I heard about it and safety was my first concern.

I suppose I should have played the "corporate game" and not said anything until I had checked it out.

Stuff that though - safety first and I'd rather over- react than under-react. I'd rather have egg on my face (as I have) than even a miniscule risk.

Sorry again

Red

Good for you Sir.

I also pointed out this "crack" to Red and I can't praise the way he has jumped on this. Not only has he PMed me several times but he has put safety first before knowing this is a normal feature of an axe made in this method.

Fair play to you mate - as usual, and expected, putting others before yourself good on ya Red.

Best regards,

Phil.

 

[FGYT]

that picture makes it look like the Grand Canyon

Yep i just got Eye strain looking and did find a small crack but theres no way its a problem IMO

Good wheeze guys but your not gettin My axe back

ATB

Duncan

 

[FGYT]

Love to see that serie of pics :You_Rock_
Nice to see that the axe are good for butchering
Cegga

on a more delicate note i used mine the other day to prep the Veg for a stir Fry and it dices Onions and Peppers loverly even up against a dedicated Veg knife

Sad int it but i havent been able to get it out yet for the real stuff

i plan to try it as a rabbit knife to

ATB

Duncan

 

[fredcraft]

Ok, you guys are just making me want to import one of those baby in North-America

 

[British Red]

I've already got some US guys want some Fred - shipping is higher though

Sorry

Red

 

[Cegga]

Thanks Red as they say all publicity are good publicity just cheat with you my friend
Cegga