Husqvarna Carpenter's Axe Review + Sheath + What's it for?

Another beautiful axe from Husqvarna! If you work with wood outside/inside, this axe can become very useful. It is a very good tool.
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[@SpartanJohns]

thank you for taking the time to make this video. i am currently looking at this axe. other than the size...i like it

[@rcrbrewster7840]

Thank you Barry Pepper for this fine detailed video on this very nice piece of craftsmanship.

[@smctunes]

Something to note is that the extra width of the cutting edge makes it more useful for planing surfaces down. The width lets the blade glide over low spots without causing it to dip into them, which is important so that you don't keep digging into those spots and making them worse. If you've ever used a hand plane it is a similar principle, but instead of the length of the plane's shoe keeping you from diving into low spots, the width of the blade, itself, does that job here.

[@grayrachelle]

Thanks for that info.

[@knightsgallop]

Great review. Really enjoyed your Father's video of his hands working the leather to the music of Erik Satie. Ordered one of his sheaths for my axe. You two make a great classic Father /Son team.

[@benjamin5370]

Had one for 3 years now and she's still holding up good for the amount of stuff I've put it through. Worth the money

[@centraltherapy8913]

Thanks for this, I've just bought the same axe, amazing value for money.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

You do great reviews!! Thanks again and blessings 😇

[@beerhunter272]

I just bought this axe today and I'm very happy with it. It has the most beautiful handle that I have ever seen. It, too has the best grain alignment out of all the axes I have looked at. It is damn near perfect from top to bottom. In fact, the handle is so nice I just want to keep it as a wall hanger. The edge was a little rough when I got it, but after running a fine file over the edge a few times it was shaving-sharp. The fit is very nice. Just a slight gap on the shoulder, but otherwise perfect.

[@watermain48]

Great review, I just got this axe for myself...

[@mplsatty]

I've got this ax & I love it. Use it mostly for carving & for kindling. I just wish they made a smaller version of it -- doesn't take long before 3 pounds becomes hard to control when carving & planing.

[@HusqvarnaUSA]

Thanks ROG!

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Love your gear! Anything else you'd like to see reviewed?

[@patrickgermond2750]

Nice. I love my gb carpenters axe and I'd love to try this one. It's got that fawns leg handle that a bit longer compared to my straight one. I'd love to try this one. It looks like a great axe. That might be one of the axes being used on this seasons Alone too.

[@artrospect5725]

Great review!

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate greetings from spain

[@youngwoodsman4110]

Very informational well made video. Good job

[@metanoeos]

Praise God for real. Wonderful to hear those words. Thanks for sharing this. I own a Huqsvarna hatchet. Great tool. But can't wait to use some of your tips for keeping it sharp. God bless friend.

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Thank you!

[@nuancolar7304]

I got this same axe. The flatter edge allows great control when you need to do that precise work. I'm praising God too. Thanks for that.

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Sorry for the slightly sped up video in the beginning. Still can't figure out how to fix this (it is not just me talking fast)

[@HoomanZamannejad]

Thank you for the review

[@patrickgermond2750]

I think what floored me with mine was it's so comfortable to just sit and carve with it. I bet that's what that axe excelled at.

[@conorfoster2337]

That's the beauty of using job specific tools and not always going for "one size fits all" solutions.

[@bsabushcraft5037]

Really enjoyed the video man! Abrahm

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

+BSA Bushcraft thank you

[@billastell3753]

I've had one for 3 years and it is a very good axe for the money. Mine was plenty sharp out of the box and still is without any sharpening.

[@billastell3753]

I should add... it will cut fingers quite nicely. I won't tell you how I found this out!

[@Srobocop]

15 minute reviews, 7 minutes about the sheath. We get it.

[@mif3dun]

a good review but yeah what he said..

[@mrwdpkr5851]

I like the 1 it comes with.

[@hanzo52]

In my experience it's the opposite, wet wood is easier to split than dry wood

[@ScottMitchell2]

Great video, thanks. What do you think about me trying to grind the bottom inside out more to take a little weight off of the bit? I figure it will just give it a more pronounced beard but I don't know much about potential ramifications

[@asarendars]

Very good video man!

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

SnackPackMack , thank you.

[@joshuamoses1631]

Good video, thank you

[@JesseWorkshop]

Good review for an accessory that cost almost as much as the tool. Oh yeah, there was also an are sometimes.

[@margaretmartin3817]

I like your reviews. I want to get the axe and the sheath your dad makes. Is there a way he can also make a lace on section of leather to protect the handle if you accidentally strike that section at the head joint. I would need to know how to contact you. I would like the leather to match in color. Thank you, Margaret

[@daveh777]

Very good! The rivets that hold the strap on the sheath will wear prematurely if you do carry it around like that on the belt for long. A sheath with a belt loop and a ring would be real nice though, so if you fall while trekking, the axe can move freely away from your innards slightly.

[@doug4641]

Do you think you'll be making any more of the sheaths for the Husqvarna Multipurpose axe? I'm interested in purchasing one but the sheath isn't available via Amazon. Please let me know.

[@johnmutton799]

The handle has heart wood and sap wood. Which is why the difference in colour. They leave enough wood in the handle so you can shape it yourself. Then you get a very nice handle!

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Eugene, I defenetly am getting the Husqvarna Carpenters Axe, but last weekend I took my Ka-Bar Zomstro with me. The reason I bought it was to pair it off with my BK-2, anyhow Virtovice did a video on a Japanese Hatchet, and I didn't connect the dots. Also the Carpenter Hatchet has a nice flat straight edge and still I didn't connect the dots. But then it all came together and the bulb went off. I started to use my Zomstro which sort of resembles a Japanese Hatchet the Coping Shape and is similar to the straight flat edge on a Carpenters Axe, and sure enough it worked great when I formed a Pancake Lattle which I'm finishing with my Skookum Bush Tool, I see your ready to form and build wood tool's and bush craft. Your Husqvarna and your Benchmade Bushcrafter #162 seem like two great pieces of bush craft tools.

[@paulie4x1]

Eugene have your father make you a leather holster for your hatchet or axe that you want to carry on person. A loop (for the size of the handle on a hatchet) attached to a belt loop simple but safer, I have them for mine. If the handles are similar, than all you need is one.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

A very good review and of all my axes and hatchets , I'll take a flat edge any day over the european round edge . Safer to use .

[@zombiefighterof1987]

How does the size of the eye compare to the husqvarna forest axe? I'm asking because i'm thinking of putting a carpenters ax handle on my forest ax.

[@metroplexchl]

Great video. I have a question about axe edges. I was always taught growing up that an axe should have a "working" edge meaning not razor sharp but sharp enough to efficiently fell a tree. I found that "razor" sharp left the blade edge too thin and requires a lot more sharpening as it dulls a lot more quickly. The greater number of required sharpenings takes more metal off more quickly. I may be wrong on this, but I was curious what your take was. Thanks for the great video! I have this axe too and use it for timber framing.....its great.

[@grayrachelle]

That's a good question. I've been using a hatchet for a couple of years for limbing, some chopping, splitting, and as a carpenter's axe/pushknife for soft cured wood. It makes sense what you say about a working edge--I've read that constant razor sharpening is a waste of an axe. My hatchet does a much better job debarking and rough planing when it's sharp (sharper than the factory edge when new) but I don't know that I've gotten it razor sharp.

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Like the video I need to make me a sheath for mine

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Eugene, I still like one of my Fav's Bushcraft Hatchet my 17" Hultafors Bruks Agdor Hatchet that I bought at a closeout. I guess they up-graded the Range. So I got it for a great price. The Hatchet is a European Style. But it's made out of a great steel that holds a great edge retention. O still need a Sheath that you never got back to me, But I got a nice edge protection sheath. Just tge edge. But tge Hatchet came out spot on. It only took me a little to get it as good as my Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe. I'm very happy with it.,,. p

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Eugene, I think this sheath will fit my Hultafors Bruks 17 Agdor Hatchet, Husqvarna is made by Hultafors Bruks, so their similar.

[@crankydoodle3019]

this axe reminds me of my own storytime^^ I had a old cheap axe head lying around(I actually did this when i was younger, 16 or so) and decided to experiment a bit with it, I enderd up changing the shape of it entirely and made a straight edge, made it thinner, lighter, just took off a lot of material and all that and made it really sharp, and it is fabolous working with this thing, nothing else I ever had cuts like that thing as a finish I blued the head wich looks really cool, gives it a bit of a vintage look and makes it more resistant to rust long story short if you have the time and skill you can make the perfect axe yourself for like 20 bucks or so Only one great difference: You made it yourself wich makes it a lot more special than just buying an axe, since anyone can do that....

[@obsidianoffensive]

You can, however it will not likely be swedish forged steel

[@thewolfandthelamb]

Mine should be arriving day after tomorrow

[@WELSBYROOTS]

Great video brother! I'm looking for a new axe for my rucksack too take with me in the bush......I subbed.

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

great! thanks for subbing and commenting!

[@rutgervgeel]

strange i have the same axe but with a finished hammer pole and complete different style of handel. can someone explaine that to me or is husqvarna inconsistent? stil a good axe though. and available unlike gransfors who can't keep up with demand

[@surjerrylee]

Enjoyed your video and the sheath looks super nice! Any idea how this would compare to the Condor Greenland axe?

[@surjerrylee]

I meant to ask how they compare in terms of bushcraft*

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

+Jerry Lee , not familiar with the Condor Greenland

[@user-bu4jk4bs7u]

Отличное видео!

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Спасибо

[@KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM]

I respect your video, in your splitting you would improve your technique by learning to twist axe when it contacts wok. saves edge and splits better, I wish I could sharpen as good as you good job, nice seath by your father.

[@AleksandarJankovic]

Would you recommend using this axe in place of a froe, for making wooden shingles? I suppose it would have no issue taking a bit of a banging from a wooden or rubber mallet.

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

+Aleksandar Janković , yes, you certainly could!

[@Abbbb225]

How does this compare to the small forest axe (GB)? I just purchased this axe and like it so far, though my impression is the GB axe is about the same size (19") and will cut as well though with a lighter head, making it more efficient for the weight (2lbs vs 2 3/4lbs). Is that accurate? The grain on this piece is also less than totally perpendicular the handle axis (not sure how much that matters). I was also concerned by the top of the handle, above the axe eye, being split and cracked a bit at the edges - is that a problem? It also appears to be stabilized (resin infused), or just covered in glue. I'm not sure, but I thought an axe was hung properly just by compression, w/ no need for adhesive. I'm still learning about axes and would appreciate it if you could comment on these concerns, one by one. Thanks.

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

+All the tea in China great questions. The GB is more efficient at chopping, due to its bit geometry. The grain orientation doesn't have to be perfectly inline with the bit. The top of the handle and cracking you are seeing around the eye is not a big deal, some of the Husqvarna's have that.

[@myexterminator101]

Small suggestion, review a more expensive axe when trying to sell that sheath, the sheath cant be more expensive than the axe. "Dont Ya know" good luck good job

[@johnmutton799]

Would cost twice as much for sheath if bought and shipped to uk. And nothing wrong with the sheath that came with it, and twice as thick as his. It's just another ad!

[@Tome4kkkk]

I can't seem to find it anywhere in Poland :/

[@thmpick]

Hi Eugene......Spoke with you again the other day....I ordered this Axe from Baileys. It's on Back Order and am expecting it in 2 or 3 weeks. I'd like a Natural colored sheath like yours here.....I also have the 26" Husqvarna that I'd like a sheath for also....Both in the Natural finish if it's not a lot of routable for your dad...... Great review...... I'm really looking forward to this axe, more than the 26".... Another great review! Thanks....

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

+NIP IT in the Bud , hello there! I'll tell him. We will try to make them - but the color may be a bit different - some form of tan/orange/natural. Would that be okay?

[@thmpick]

absolutely! Thanks, just let me know before they are posted to amazon.....unless u want me to Pay Pal direct to you guys?

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

NIP IT in the Bud , the latter would probably be an easier option to secure your bets.

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

NIP IT in the Bud find my email on my channels "about" page, and email me exactly what you want. Lets communicate through email from now on.

[@baseballman74]

How is it compare to GFB? Forest axe?

[@johnmutton799]

Will someone pease show how this axe is meant to be used.

[@csx_cat5893]

is there a hatchet version of this axe?

[@jeffcoulter7181]

The brown wood grain is heart timber and makes no difference to the strength of the handle.

[@winstonsmith6387]

Hello there big thumps up love your reviews. I wanna buy an axe to take with me on camping and hiking trips. I'm looking 4 a great allrounder one axe that can chop trees, split logs and do some simple carpentry. Can you recommend me something? Greetings from the Netherlands

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Hello! I would say the Gransfors Bruk Small Forest axe, or anything in that size/shape.

[@johnmutton799]

Nice sheath and would like one. But i am in UK and can buy another axe with sheath for £40 free delivery. I don't know whatyou charge for shipping but could probably buy 2 axes for the same price!. Pity.nice sheath maker your dad!

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

Hey there! I'm getting into bushcraft and looking for an axe. I can't really afford to shuck out the money on a GB axe so I've decided I'll get either this one or the Husq Multipurpose Axe. Which would you recommend for bushcraft purposes?

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

+Justin Ammerman, of the ones you're thinking about, I'd recommend the 26" husqvarna. Although, its kind of big and heavy to haul around, so if you're thinking to carry it around for long distances, I'd get a hatchet, such as the Husqvarna hatchet.

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

+ReviewOutdoorGear thanks!

[@jonathonestrada3814]

Hey dude, I would love to buy one of these sheaths from you. The link in the description takes me to amazon, which tells me they are currently unavailable. Not sure if you'll see this but if you could let me know when they will be available again that would be awesome. Thanks!

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

+Jonathon Estrada ill try to remember to do that. should be back soon!

[@DeePsix501]

+ReviewOutdoorGear I'd like one too for my hatchet!

[@Rot05]

Subbed!

[@german5446]

After watching this video, I wanna buy this one axe)).

[@german5446]

And I did.

[@johnmutton799]

Paid £33.00 in uk. Brilliant axe, and a fraction of the price of a gransfors bruks. And the grain of the handle is far better than Gransfors bruks! Which costs £159.00+!!!

[@cripveteranwoman613]

Which did you like better for chopping and splitting wood, the Carpenters axe or the hatchet?

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

CripVeteranWoman, hatchet seems to work better for those purposes.

[@cripveteranwoman613]

ReviewOutdoorGear Thanks!

[@dias17se]

ReviewOutdoorGear what axe would you reccomend kinda like this, but with the hammer head behind ?

[@whatfreedom7]

It's labeled as a carpenter axe and I noticed it's edge is straight. Does it matter for a general purpose camping axe?

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

it just doesn't bite in as well initially, but not a huge difference.

[@charliethao1966]

This question peaked my interest. Can one of you talk more about straight edge versus curved and why for carpenter vs felling on dry vs green?

[@Leima1]

How many actually use a carpenter’s ax for the purpose for which it was designed? it is neither a good cutting ax nor a splitting ax, too rigid as a backpack ax ...

[@devatwell334]

Mine goes in my pack on every trip... Gets the job done from hewing legs to cutting firewood. It's more about the user than the axe ;)

[@rnilazarev2553]

🤝👍👍👍

[@hugoakerlund5114]

why do you use steel instead of brass on the sheath

[@paulwin9036]

Because Steel can dull the edge while brass is soft.

[@hugoakerlund5114]

Paul win i know that

[@hugoakerlund5114]

***** i asked why he used steel instead of brass on the sheath

[@grosebud4554]

Amazon reviews are pretty bad. Looks like the QC is pretty bad.

[@schlooonginator1227]

I personally think this is an easy choice over the much pricier GB Forest axe. While they arenèt the same, it doesnt make the GB better, its better at what its designed to do just as this axe is better at what its designed which appeals to me more as an all around woods tool. Sure the finish of the GB is superior but , for me ,its a tool and as long as its quality materials and fit I can live without a fancy finish in exchange for saving significant amount of money.

[@arubanjames]

That $60 axe 5 years later is $276 or more on eBay, I should have bought 100 of them in 2015...

[@BogdanHet]

I find the edge angle too thin for splitting. During splitting firewood, the handle got damaged ofter. Better stay in the shop.

[@youngwoodsman4110]

I guess I can understand you advertising your fathers work. I'd do the same

[@TheBaldBandeto]

I could buy another axe for the price of the sheath...

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Then you’ll have two axes without a sheath. 🤔

[@TheMiirortri]

The reason that the darker wood isn't as good is because similar to birch wood the outer layers of the tree are "dead". The inner portion of the tree, the heart wood is lighter and a little more greener and denser then the outer portion... In live trees it still does all the same biological stuff as heart wood and its that way to protect from the cold winter months.

[@samnelson4975]

Hand forging is marketing hype. It's the quality that counts, not the method. Actually, I'd prefer a computer controlled machine forged.

[@rocknepoovey4381]

That brown materials is called grain. Sorry man.

[@paulie4x1]

Infact if you have a used Husqvarna, Lemme buy it just to make sure Ok Playboy. ?

[@MBassett0903]

This isn't a carpenter's axe.

[@johnmutton799]

That handle is no good. It has sap and heart wood. Big chance of that splitting.

[@jean-pierredelorraine6161]

You don't fell trees with a carpenter's axe, mate. You might want to define the word "carpenter" in a good dictionary,. then work your way up from that.

[@BigSmartArmed]

Steel is way too soft to be used as a real tool, this is more for the guys that wear white pants to go out on the weekend and chop down a green tree in front of a camera.

[@preelenede]

A perfectly good tree taken down for nothing!

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

preelenede , FALSE. The reason here is known as forest maintenance. Trees is a well maintained forest need to be spaced about 10 feet apart to allow room for root systems and access to top-light. Also, trees are used for firewood, as this one will be.

[@110874ale]

Respeta la naturaleza. deja de cortar árboles verdes. Ya nos acabamos el planeta y ¿sigues cortando árboles?