BeaverCreek Woodcraft handled Russian Axe

[@AWDSWD]

This is perfect tool))

[@beavercreekwoodcraft8134]

This was a fun project! I think the large bit and heavy weight is why most of these were cut down and modified by the woodsmen of the Taiga forest. Most I have seen had the top cut off flat with the top of the eye and the handle was more or less about the length I made. Definitely an interesting design and the steel is absolutely rock hard and holds an edge well. Typically, axes used in very cold climates were left softer, but the history of use of these axes definitely proves that isnt always necessary.

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

You did a great job on the build. I highly recommend Beaver Creek Woodcraft.

[@TonberryShuffle]

I don't suppose you could do another one of these for someone that has the same head floating around?

[@beavercreekwoodcraft8134]

@@TonberryShuffle I still have the pattern. PM me through IG or FB

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

I was watching your video again. I think I am going to contact BeaverCreek and get them to make me a handle for mine. I think I want a longer handle than the original, maybe 26-28 inch. The huge, heavy head is just too much for the 19 inch junk handle that is on it.

[@ROE1300]

👍 Excellent review. Your friend really improved the handle and edge. I might mistaken, but believe these were originally axes for the military that were provided to the Russian Trappers in very remote places in Northern Russia. If you look for the documentary “Happy People” it will show these Trappers using these style axes for a myriad of tasks as they survive alone during trapping season and in preparing their camps for the season. I agree, probably not something for a day trip or weekend 3-season camping trip. Although Dan Womack @ Coalcracker seems to disagree. I am on the waiting list for one of his Appalachian Trapper Axes, which is a U.S. made version of his Russian Trapper’s Axe.

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

I have handled Dan's axe. His is more hatchet size in weight this one is more axe size.

[@ROE1300]

@@BurningRiverBushcraft I have never met Dan or touched his axe. But, I enjoy his KZbin channel. I can see how a hatchet size/style might be more useful, at least for what I use an axe for. Thank you for the information on Dan’s axe.

[@mesinovict6316]

You can find the axe heads on ebay anywhere from 20-35 bucks,which is fair price

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

I ordered one from Ukraine. I love it, but it is much heavier and bigger than i expected.

[@SSSS-mo3yh]

I have 2 large ones like you have from Zik(3ik) . 3 are smaller. They are readily available from ebay

[@SSSS-mo3yh]

I love them

[@SSSS-mo3yh]

Want to sell it if you do not like it ??

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

I will hang onto it

[@Колхозникъ]

На видео не ЗиК, а Ижсталь, изготовленный в городе Ижевск. Данная модель топора производилась там с 1955 по 1973 год.

[@justicar5]

looked like the original handle had been cut down to the crack, couldn't say 100% tho

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

Not sure. that's how it arrived.

[@Axepro24]

Why are American handles so thin for girl hands

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

It's a precision tool, not a sledgehammer. The factory handle was junk.

[@Axepro24]

@@BurningRiverBushcraft it's not precise if I can't hang onto it

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

@@Axepro24 Never a problem

[@mustamuri]

Andrey Pereberin youtube channel , have many videos for making russian axe handle , sharpening and big log work , he is the best old-timer axe man in youtube . I have many russian axes , I have use many axes for 54 ears and russian axes are best...I live in Finland 🇫🇮 ✨🪓✨ 👶❤️