H. Roselli axe (Re-hafted) and Cold Steel Trail Hawk comparison.

[@cris-tiada]

Can’t wait to see the comparaison vid between the Kabar BK9 and the Mora classic #1 !

[@beardedbamabushcrafter9120]

Mors Kochanski would be proud of your feathering abilities. Great job!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I wish I could have met him. Learnt a lot about the kind of environment I am in from Mors Kochanski. I work with wood quite a lot, I think that helps with feathersticks to be honest. Knowing the grain a bit. Thanks for watching mate.

[@markearnhardt583]

Thanks for the honest comparison, Tim! I have the Roselli axe and several Cold Steel hawks, although not the Trail Hawk. I use my Pipe Hawk fairly often which I think has nearly the same bit, just a different poll shape. However, the more I use my Roselli axe the better I like it. As you demonstrated it takes a little different technique and angle, but once you find it’s “sweet spot” it’s pretty…well, sweet! And of course the more you use it the easier it is to find. 😉

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

The Roselli does have a very different design to what most of us are used to. It does work though. One thing I didn't do in the video was splitting sawn logs. It's quite amazing what the Roselli can do with that for a little guy. Thanks for watching mate.

[@kanukkarhu]

"Maintained by me, but really abused by everybody else..." Lol! Sad but true too many times! I LOVE my Fiskara x7! That thing is amazing for its size and price! I also have an old Finnish collared axe head. I've been wanting to carve a handle for years now.... *sigh* So many ideas, so little time... Great video mate! 👍🇨🇦

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I have a tonne of future projects and unfinished projects. Including some old collared axe heads. Just not enough hours in the day. Can't go wrong with fiskars they don't make nice knives anymore though. Thanks for watching mate.

[@max_fjellstorm]

Man the kellokoski is awesome 😍

[@joshua-s]

I second that. Looks really cool too. I've never seen one before. However, I live in the States, so that's probably why.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

She is pretty isn't she. Thanks for watching mate.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Rare as rocking horse poo outside of Finland these ones.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

Cold Steel Trail Hawk, never really gave that much thought. I may take a closer look at it. Thanks Tim.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

No worries Dan. They come pretty dull but I know you can fix that. Once they have a decent edge it's a good lightweight tool for not very much money.

[@bladesandmore8833]

Nice review of the axes Kuukkeli! Keep those uploads a coming!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Keeping them coming Mark, don't you worry. Glad you liked the review. Thanks for watching.

[@FerndaleMichiganUSA]

Love that old collared axe.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Have you see my Kellokoski 15/2, it's been in a couple of my videos. Really nice old collared axe. Really nice old tools definitely built to last. Thanks for watching Chris

[@FerndaleMichiganUSA]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft oh im sure ive seen it because ive seen every video (a few times) but now I'll have to start at the beginning and look for it. Many years ago I worked at a YMCA camp that jad a "pioneer village" including a wood shop. Someone donated ANCIENT hand made axes including a formidable hewing axe but also a froe. Again, probably 150+ years old. It was where i developed my fondness for strategic batoning, making cedar shingles. But also where i learned to split logs with wooden wedges. I remember one young teacher who was *very impressed.* I wonder where she is now.... I loved those tools.

[@clarklindquist8137]

Great video brother Good to see ya

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Hey Clark, great to hear from you buddy. Thanks for watching.

[@predathor558]

I have H.Roselli Knife And it Is absolutely beautiful And really light weight And that Axe looks same 👍

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I am really starting to like that little Roselli carpenters knife. Awesome little tool. I would like to try out the axe with the original handle really. I have to say I rarely use the axe and have access to it every day, If I didn't Ave my own axes for hiking maybe I would though.

[@MichaelR58]

Good comparison video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thanks for watching Michael, very glad you liked it. God bless you too.

[@iselville]

You still have a lot of snow and I probably won't see how it melts, because KZbin will probably be closed here. Big abrazo, Tim, te deseo un feliz findes☘️

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I heard Facebook had closed, hopefully KZbin will be back in time for you to see Lago Mysterioso before it freezes up again. Hopefully hear from you sometime soon when this crazy world is a little more peaceful and cooperative. Until then you have a happy weekend too. Y cuando vuelva KZbin, queremos ve videos de pajaros. Los pajaros en el parque por ejemplo. 🕊️

[@max_fjellstorm]

Hey mate, I was always interested in the Roselli axe. They look really nice. The hawk on the other hand isn’t my thing at all

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

They do look pretty neat with the beard and all. Not sure if it is the most practical choice of axe in that price range though.

[@bundufundi]

That's a crazy profile on the Roselli, it looks like a dedicated splitter so I was surprised how well it carved the flat as I thought you were going to get nowhere with it. I guess the extra weight helps quite a bit. I've been pleasantly surprised by what you can actually do with the trail hawk.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I think with the Roselli what I got was a series of controlled shallow cuts whereas the trail hawk gave deeper more haphazard ones. I have taken down a couple of fair sized trees with that trail hawk. They can remove some serious chunks of wood. You can get a very fast swing and having a handle a proper lengh really helps. Thanks for watching Trev.

[@beardedbamabushcrafter9120]

The Cold Steel hawks are fun to use and throw, however, like you said due to the design of the head it does tend to get hung up in the wood when you use it for splitting. Especially in the thicker pieces.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

They are cheap and fun, also extremely light wich is what I like the most. Definitely not a perfect tool for all jobs though. Thanks for watching mate.

[@beardedbamabushcrafter9120]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft I believe when they designed that particular hawk, Cold Steel was using the ideas of the war hawks from the French and Indian War during the 18th century. Those tomahawks we're used mainly for killing. I have three of them and I think they are very good tools to have.

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

I was gifted a tomahawk. And at least four of the modern tactical ones lol. I still have not messed with it much. I like that bearded thing much better. That looks like a good working ax. That handle looks like a California Framer handle.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

No the handle is far superior quality to that, probably from the state of Jefferson 😂. The Roselli is Made in Finland, not Taiwan and nearly 3 times the price so you would expect it to be a nicer tool. The edge geometry is a bit different and may take a bit of getting used to. I do think I prefer a thinner bit. I really like the old English Kent pattern axes. Shame nobody makes those anymore.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft Have a nose around on Fleabay for a Jenks and Cattell hatchet, they're a Kent pattern hatchet. They often go for 15-20 quid. I know because I drunk purchased one a few months ago, and it's great for spoons and bowls. 👍

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

@@jimmyrustler8983 very underrated the old Kent pattern axes. We have one at the farm that I often borrow for spoon carving. Got a nice Elwell one back in the UK in a box somewhere too. Can't say I have heard of the brand you mentioned, but there were quite a lot of companies making quality axes in the UK once upon a time.

[@steveblack6910]

Actually quite like that little Cold Steel - not sure about the hammer poll thing but could lose that as it's a cheapie! My favorite axe at present is a Helko Werk Black Forest pack axe. The head only weighs 700g, it's a great all rounder and not dear! A nice narrow bit, but slightly thicker just before the edge so it still splits well. The design dictated by long use - as it should be! Cheers mate!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I really get the impression that German axes are underrated (and Semwedish overpriced). Never used a German axe as far as I know but hear a lot of good things. Germans aren't particularly well known for their sloppy workmanship either😂. Thanks for watching Steve mate.

[@iscariotproject]

have you tried the fiskars x7? its an amazing hatchet both splits and chops really well for its size

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I use the X10, X 11 and whatever x that big splitting axe is. I have used the x 7 and it's a really good little axe. I also have the x 5 that looks a completely useless size but can be quite handy. I like it a lot for spoon carving, wich is also about all I have used the X7 for exept for using one once to bust up some fatwood.

[@iscariotproject]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft the fiskars handles are almost impossible to destroy also,watched some dude hammer it against a tree non stop trying to break it,,he ran out of steam eventually

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

@@iscariotproject one of our guides at the farm managed to break one once, No idea how but yes famously indistructable and never going to break under normal circumstances.

[@aimpoint0247]

The trail hawk is to high. would have been a better hawk if they shortened the bit., My opinion😉 I use the Granfors hunter.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I think your probably right. At least the large hammer poll helps to balance it out a little. Gransfors make fantastic axes. I wish I had bought one years ago, they were a lot cheaper then. One thing I forgot to mention about the trail hawk is that the cutting edge wasn't much sharper than the poll from new😂. That wouldn't happen with Gransfors and that's for sure.

[@bernardweaver2416]

A tomahawk is definitely my preferred axe like tool. Generally I carry a leuku or parang as my chopping tool. What are your thoughts about when to carry an axe vs a large knife?

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I like a big knife (leuku or bill hook usually) for cutting thinner trees and removing branches also they double up as a draw knife wich can be handy. An axe I think is far better for bigger trees and busting open stumps for fatwood. The Trail hawk I generally use for fatwood and harvesting chaga a lot. I remember having it with me on the edge of the tundra last summer and wishing I had brought my leuku instead (obviously the trees are small there). What about you? When do you use your hawk over a big knife?

[@bernardweaver2416]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft I generally use my hawk for some of the same reasons as you. Harvesting fatwood or for busting open frozen wood. The h and b forge hawk I carry much is thicker in the bit than a trail hawk but thinner than a standard axe, so it's better at splitting but has less bite. It's a good compromise and the weight is not bad.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

I've got a Nepalese made kukri that has served me well for 10+ years from KHHI, I split a whole Cherry down into bits for carving with it, and demolished a friends shed and rabbit hutch too for firewood 🤣

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

@@jimmyrustler8983 Demolishing a shed with a kukri sounds like a hell of a lot of fun 😂.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft It was, except for the army of spiders living in there, they weren't happy 🤣

[@wildedibles819]

💞

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Hey thanks for stopping by.

[@wildedibles819]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft your welcome much love xoxox

[@kevinschmith9379]

Did you put a longer handle on the trail hawk?

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

No, that is the original handle on the hawk. Lots of people cut them short to make them even more compact. Personally I like the lengh as it gives a more powerful swing. Thanks for watching.

[@egrojkeltoi6048]

me gustan más los hachas que los cuchillos.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Las hachas de Roselli tienen una forma muy interesante y Los cuchillos son puukkos bastante aburido y normal. Tambien se puede hacer muchos trabajos qué normalmente se hace con un cuchillo con una hacha. Pero para cortar un arbol con un cuchillo cuesta 😂. Muchisimas gracias por ver video amigo.

[@kevinschmith9379]

You have a funny accent are you from Vermont?

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

😂 Vermont New England? No mate I am from the original England. From the northern bit, it's just in the movies all of the English people are those southern fairies 😂 Northern monkey here. If the weather conditions are confusing you I am now based in Finnish Lapland in the Arctic circle. Colder than either the old or new Englands. Thanks stopping by 🇬🇧🇬🇧🐒

[@patriceb26]

Bonjour so which one is the best ?

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Bonjour mon ami, I think the Roselli is the best of the two, but the Cold Steel is definitely the best value for money. Thanks for watching.

[@patriceb26]

Ok merci 👍

[@Markomanne666]

Your Roselli is not Sharp!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

It's not mine, I borrowed it from work. I did sharpen it a little but it probably needs a fair bit more work on it yet.