Hudson Bay Axes are poor design, and are the wrong choice for camping, but were they always?

[@gospelninja2.016]

Have you ever made one with a taper hawk eye? I been trying all over the internet to find one but seems to never find the wedge shape ive been looking for like yours. I also want to use it as a wedge to process too. Are you able to make my dream? :)

[@derekschulze9578]

I use your axe every day I’m up north. Once I’m done with it I put it on the living room wall as a decoration. Great look and feel.

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

I’m glad to know my work is appreciated!

[@jamesn4316]

I'm a homesteader and trapper who uses HB pattern axes almost exclusively. I own a few Norlunds and a newer council tool version. The only time I don't use them is for splitting and your design looks like it's a perfect solution. I ordered a biscayne axe from your forge a few days back and I'm excited to try it out

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

I’m looking forward to starting your axe! It might just be KZbin famous….

[@Mikestone1982]

Beautiful Axe!

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

Many thanks!

[@trevormartin987]

I’m curious why there was no mention to the inherent design flaw of a modern HB head being the short pole that is extremely prone to loosening up, as the pole is too short to accommodate an appropriate kerf and wedge depth.

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

I definitely agree with those observations, the lines of the modern HB are an exaggeration of the lines on a biscayne axe with the addition of a pol. The biscayne was a friction fit so the shallower eye was not a great disadvantage. Despite this the original HB axe built the fur trapping era, not until the 1800’s did the more modern felling axe come into favour, the HB is still a better design if you plan to carry all your gear on your back overland while traversing the wilderness, lighter and more versatile, jack of all trades

[@jeffgrier8488]

I've always liked the Hudson Bay axe, and i love yours! Great design!

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

Thank you!

[@Waterbearer468]

Whats the name of your axe

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

My smaller model is called Amik which is Ojibway for beaver.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job.

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

Thank you!

[@Natthe_stylishgent]

You mean you not a Axbert