Bahco hatchet, test and review.

2 months of use more or less.
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[@owenmorse3136]

I have the same axe and I find it excellent for the money 💰 as well , the video provided what I always thought, Thanks.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I was really quite pleasently surprised at how good this little axe is. I was expecting it to be OK but with really poor edge retention. The edge retention really isn't particularly bad and the price is so cheap. I only bought it because I wanted to see if Wranglerstar was right and if Bahco's quality had dropped so much (and I still think it has dropped) But it's worth the 15 euros just for the experiment/video. When you think about what you can do with this axe and how much it costs and compare that with a Gransfors. I would however be prepared to pay a bit more just to have something made in Europe rather than China. Thanks for watching mate.

[@kudubudu5551]

Przetnie drut nie wyszczebi się?

[@ArielleViking]

Interesting test and review. Looks like your winter is arriving. ❤️

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Definitely getting cold now and we have had a bit of snow. - 11 this morning. Thanks for watching Arielle.

[@bladesandmore8833]

Nice review on this affordable hatchet! I like the snowy conditions you are having there!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thanks Mark, it's raining at the moment, maybe the snow won't last this time🤣. It's a really good axe for the price really much better than I expected. Thanks for watching mate. Have a great weekend.

[@neemancallender9092]

good honest review an excellent axe for 90% of users

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thanks mate, it's really good for the price and cuts stuff about as well as any other axe of the same sharpness really 🤣.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

That colour would be handy. Not gonna lose it to easy in the snow. Sometimes cheap, isnt always the best. Given a seriously good work out. Good entry level gear. Awesome video brother. Lol Unni 🐕🐕🐕🐕😝🤘👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I think actually the whole entry level axe thing is, well I think people should spend some money on their first axe. The cheap ones all come so dull and it is easier to learn to sharpen with something that is a lot less dull than this comes new. I think it's probably a good axe for someone who already has more axes than they are ever going to need🤣

[@charlesdonttry8623]

Good tool for doing firewood on the plot. Greetings from the south

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I think eventually I will take something larger over there. I have an old Billnäs waiting for a handle. I think this one is going to be my new spoon carving axe, it seems really quite good at that. Thanks for watching mate. Did you see we have snow already 😀❄️🌨️

[@danielcharbonneau222]

Yes you get what you pay for,,,,or do you! Here in Canada highly sot after brand named axes is very expensive. If I was burning wood for home heat I would have a excellent chain saw and a gas / hydraulic log splitter. If I was building myself a nice log cabin I would have a good Broadaxe and hand saw and a sharp durable axe. But wait, if your a Bushcrafter you need to follow the trend and get a Gransfors Axe or a Hultafors axe or a Hults Bruk axe so that you can chop twigs for my twig stove and chop saplings for a shelter or split some 5" logs to make feather sticks for youtube. I've never owned an axe of high value in my life and I've been cutting, splitting and chopping down saplings before Bushcraft became Bushcraft! 90% of my axes are no name, but they are sharpened properly. Now yes cheap in cost can be associated with cheap materials, but not always. One has to look at their needs, what they are doing on a daily base. I think that an inexpensively made axe can perform most of the same Bushcraft duties as an expensively made brand name axe. If someone wants to dress and outfit themselves like a KZbin Bushcrafter, that's fine too. I say carry a sharpening puck and a file with you and you'll perform right along side the person with a Grandsfors axe. Just my opinion! And beside, if your cheap axe does finely fail on you, you can buy a few more! LOL Like you said, if it works and cuts it's good to use. Good review Tim. This comment was just to vent. hahahaha.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

You make a lot of sense when you're venting Dan 🤣. Personally I like a lot of old axes, More because they are old than any other thing. Other people might like Gransfors because they are in fashion or whatever. The one big difference if you get a brand new expensive axe is that it will come sharp. Cheap or second hand ones come really dull but I can fix that so I don't care. Also I have come across some cheaper axes that are far too thick in the bit for my taste, but there are plenty to choose from. Thanks for watching Dan.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft Hahahahaha I thought you'd like that!

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

Hi. It's not a bad looking axe, nice head. Only I think you can sand the orange paint, it will change the look for good. I did that to a cheap one I've had. Reshaped the handle. Turned out very well. I actually used it more than my Hultafors Trekking Axe, because it was too nice to make it dirty. Can see you have winter already. Cheers my friend and keep warm 👍

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

The orange paint is actually probably a good idea making the axe more visible. It's still coming off though🤣. Paint off, forced patina and pine tar on the handle is what I am thinking. We have had quite a bit of snow already and was - 11 this morning. Starting to feel like winter. Thanks for watching mate.

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft That's the good thing about modding, you can make it the way you waand like. Keep warm, take care 👍

[@davidthompson9936]

happy christmas to you mate have a good one may this be your best year👍💪

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you very much David. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas time and a joyful new year.

[@davidthompson9936]

well done kuukkeli you are living the dream mate

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you very much mate, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@papuchu]

I have an old sandvik head axe 1 kg weight, bought It when i was a teenager 50 years ago... 👀 Got to rehandle it and put It back to work 👍🥰

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

They don't make them like they used to. A good axe really is something that you can pass on to your grandchildren. The head at least. The new Bahco ones don't come close to the old Sandvik from what I can see. Still a very functional tool for a very low price. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I hope you are having a great weekend.

[@kanukkarhu]

Chinese can be a problem for many people, myself included (usually). However, there are a few things worth having that are made "offshore" by well known and trusted companies. I feel discretion is the key, really. Great video. 👍🏻

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

It's so hard not to buy Chinese nowadays. Worth paying a bit extra in my opinion. They do produce some quality products though (and a lot of junk). They certainly can't be beaten on price. Taiwan comes close though and is a country that merits our support, in my opinion. Cold steel trail hawk 🤣🇹🇼👍

[@kanukkarhu]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft Cold Steel folders are among my favourites because they're tough and affordable while not being made in China. The Finn wolf is a favourite for a wood working folder.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

The Finn wolf is the only one I have, but if that is anything to go by then they are awesome. Actuality I do have one other Cold Steel folder , the Toastmaster but that one was made in the USA many years ago.

[@redcanoe14]

Hey Tim, yes Sandvik originally made their name making fishing hooks, hence the 'fish logo' stamped on the head. I tend to prefer Ash (coming from England) and it is widely used in Europe. With smaller axes species of wood are not really and issue because there is not the leverage on shorter hafts. Softer steel in a small axe is not a huge disadvantage as they don't take the beating of felling or splitting axes.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

It has actually been taking quite a pounding with that meat. Just goes to show how soft some of the other cheap axes we have been using for the purpose are. Some of them are getting quite short in the bit now. I didn't know about the fishing hooks, I know it is a seriously old company. The axe however for the meat didn't have such a fine edge on it as I put on it after the at the farm stage of testing. I used ash for a couple of handles back in the UK, obviously I can only used birch here and have only actually made one axe handle. Don't often have time for that kind of thing here, besides our birch is pretty small.

[@bundufundi]

Hey Tim, it looks like a good option for chopping through frozen meat, you wouldn't want an expensive axe for that job I wouldn't have thought! 😂 The Stihl version I have I think is made in Italy and did not cost much more but looks almost identical.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Yes I seem to remember seeing the Sthil one on one of your videos. We use really cheap nasty axes for cutting the meat and the guides get shouted at by me if they use anything else. I also thought it would be a good test of the axe. I was really surprised how well it did, expecially since I saw that it was made in China. Thanks for watching Trev.

[@lalli8152]

Tim i just saw you on tv, and that was surreal haha. Hope you are doing well man

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Oh no I hope I brushed my hair🤣. I haven't actually seen it it was too embarrassing watching myself the last time I was on telly, it didn't go too well 🤣. Doing fine here bud, hope you are doing good too.

[@The.Omnipotent.1]

I just bought a vintage “no name” French tomahawk for £38 including postage off eBay. It’s a beaut! I’ve wanted a tomahawk for ages, was going to get a cold steel one, but this is cheaper AND has that “je ne sais pas” 😁😂. It weighs 850 grams, so not a lightweight, some of the weight is in its extended poll, so it can safely be used to hammer things, which is good. I really like the fact that it is vintage and has been forged by some French blacksmith, not made in a big factory. Can’t wait to get a razor edge on it and take it out in the woods one evening soon.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

My god that sounds like an amazing find Mat. There is some really good stuff on ebay sometimes. It's always nice to have and use old well made tools.

[@joegrady2975]

I got a new pocket saw yesterday. Opinal #12. I think it would suit you also. I can't find my pocket Silky so I bought it to replace.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I have seen those, pretty little things. Maybe I will get one one day. Have to be a bit careful though, I already have far more tools than I will ever need. Handy to have things that fit in your pocket though (that sounds like a good excuse 🤣).

[@MichaelR58]

Good review looks,nice for the money , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Really quite surprised for that price. I would happily pay a little more for something made in Germany or somwhere though. Thanks for watching Michael and God bless you too.

[@frankyevens3459]

Estos hachas baratas están muy bien pero creo que vienen con un pésimo templado, yo tengo un par y el filo no me resiste nada. De todos modos son una opción bastante buena para gastar poco!!! Saludos amigo!!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Gracias Franky, la verdad es que me soprendio como aguantaba el filo. Pense que seria muy mal. Cuando lo compre tenia un filo mas o menos como un martillo🤣 pero eso se puede areglar facilmente. Es verdad que el calidad no es como los viejas hachas de Bahco y Sandvic, y el acero es mas blando pero por el precio es bueno.

[@steveblack6910]

Hiya mate! I saw you using this in your last vid' and thought it looked handy. It's got more or less the same profile as my Helko Werk pack axe that I love, on a short handle. Really handy to pop in a rucksack as an afterthought! Yes - I'd mod it too, get rid of the ghastly colour for a start off and keen it up a bit! What's the wedge made of btw and what does the head weigh? Cheers!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

It's 1and a quarter pounds mate and the wedge is some kind of a plastic thing with a loop to hang it from. That had to go straight away. You don't really hear much about German axes, but only hear good things. Helko look really good, I get the impression that Germany is underrated when it comes to making axes. Thanks for watching Steve. Great to hear from you.

[@aloneinforest]

Hi!Is it winter already?

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Summer is pretty short up here my friend. Thanks for watching.

[@davidthompson9936]

dear kuukkeli can you tell me the make of the snow pants and top you are wereing they look brillant were did you get them mate

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

The top is the Helikon tex woodsman and the trousers are by revolution race in Sweden. You should be able to find both quite easily in a range of colours. I might even do a video on them. Not great when its super cold but both great for hikeing and skiing. Thanks for watching mate.

[@davidthompson9936]

thanks kuukkeli mate good luck mate

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Cheers David, happy Christmas mate 🎁🎄

[@FerndaleMichiganUSA]

I always get a little nervous when the hair-shaving sharp part of the video comes. As much as I love love love love love love love knives i still get the willies.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Good to have a healthy respect for sharp things. Thanks for watching Chris.

[@clivedunning4317]

Thanks for your comparison video. Think the chap you mentioned doing the other comparison post has a chip on his shoulder, about what I don't know. That guy seems , to me , to be very self-opinionated. Thanks again for your production.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thanks mate, it could also be that he got a dud axe or is it just far too used to using his Gransfors. Who knows, anyway it really did surprise me, I wasn't expecting it to be much good at that price. I was particularly impressed by the edge retention considering how soft the steel was compared to the Sandvic.

[@andreasemenzin7440]

Ciao, io ne ho una uguale, la uso saltuariamente da qualche anno, non è la migliore forse, ma è una buona accetta. Ottima recensione 👍🏻

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Absolutely nothing wrong with it, a bargain at the price. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@NicoleHikesalot]

Good fair review on this 🪓 it makes sense that if you don't use it all the time and for occasional.lighter chores it's good enough. Definitely very affordable. 👍

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you Nicole, most people don't use an axe every day. No need for these people to spend 150 euros on an axe when they can pay 15.

[@davidthompson9936]

well done mate

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you buddy.

[@ryancarberry12]

Im looking to buy this axe for camping soild review man.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Glad you liked the review. There are a lot of good options for a small camp axe, but I think this one is very hard to beat on value for money. But only if you are willing to put some time into putting a functional cutting edge onto it. If you want something that is good value but comes sharp enough to use, I would recommend the Fiskars X7. Thanks for watching mate.

[@iscariotproject]

wow i didnt know bacho had been sold,fiskars also have pretty soft steel but its ok if you microbevel it or convex it,works just fine.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

We have fiskars axes at the farm and I also have a couple of my own. The farm ones I put a convex edge on as the guides are rather less careful than I am. With mine I just keep them fairly flat. The Bahco is now slightly convex, it came pretty much round, you could have knocked a nail in with the cutting edge. It's definitely significantly softer than the old Sandviks but I still have to say I was fairly impressed with how well it held its edge. I thought it was going to be awful🤣

[@kudubudu5551]

Warto kupić sikiera baho ?Da radę przeciąć drut gwusc nie wyszczebi się?

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Sorry my friend, Google doing a very bad job of translating this. I don't understand the question.

[@susanp.collins7834]

Could I use this axe for spoon carving?

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Absolutely, it's a good carving axe. But you will definitely have to spend some time sharpening it first. They come really dull. If you want a good value axe for spoon carving that comes ready to use I would rather recommend the fiskars x7. Thanks for watching. Have a fantastic weekend.

[@susanp.collins7834]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft Thanks a million!

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

I got a HB from the Op Shop / Thrift Store for $6.ooNZd. Stoked.😁👊🪓🪓🪓 Bargain.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Wow that's awesome, oldest axe manufacturer in the world you know. I think I mentioned in the video that they used to make axes for Sandvic. Thanks for watching Jas.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft Great info brother. Been loving your Videos Tim.😁👊🎥🎥🎥🥰🥰🥰 Great entry level gear video. Love your reviews. Honest and Informative.😝🤘🤘🤘 i was lucky getting my HB. It was like there budget home use one. But still great Quality.🪓🪓🪓