Rinaldi Axe (Part 2). One tool bushcraft axe - using, felling, limbing, carving.

In this video I head to the woods to try out the Rinaldi axe I tuned in my last video. I test it on basic felling, limbing, bucking, splitting and spoon carving a blank. Over a brew I discuss the merits of using a one tool option for bushcraft and compare the Rinaldi axe to a traditional Demu axe from Africa.

[@Someone-qu3lx]

Thank you for this amazing video. I was specially interested in the carving part

[@massimolucchina6352]

Saluti dall'Italia, ciao!

[@mauroraimondi3584]

Sorry, model?

[@prosurv123]

Love ya work brother!

[@bundufundi]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@LexLuthor1234]

Hello and thank you for this review, and sensible thoughts on tools and skills in general. But if i may ask, If you were to buy it again, would you opt for the 700 gram head again or perhaps go for the 900 gr one ? That is if the aim was still to have an alround capable and portable camp/buschcraft axe. Thank you :) Claus

[@bundufundi]

Very good question! Around the 1kg mark is probably the best weight for an all round utility axe. Rinaldi does have one just over 1kg with a thicker wedge shape which is probably better for all round use. I’ve not tried one as it seems we can’t get them in the UK anymore unfortunately.

[@kushadasi]

Very interesting!

[@TheGuitarRoom]

Hello Bundu. Thank you for this video. Do you mind telling me what model Rinaldi axe and what handle length you are using here. Also, which alternate head and handle length you would recommend differently. Thank you.

[@bundufundi]

Hello, I believe that it is a Calabria style axe and was listed on eBay as "Axe large art.305 Gr n.2 Rinaldi Axe dark". The head weighs just over 750g and the handle is 60cm. They also do a 900g version I believe but I think you need to order them from Italy now. For a utility axe, a 60cm handle is very good. The bit length on this version may be a bit long for general purpose but it cuts very well, particularly limbing tasks.

[@TheGuitarRoom]

@@bundufundi thank you very much for this information. Be well and happy new year. 😊

[@bundufundi]

@@TheGuitarRoom Happy New Year to you too, hope it’s a good one!

[@GO-uh3pd]

what about cutting the hard dry wood

[@bundufundi]

Hi, good question! I have tested it on a 5" diameter piece of dry birch from the firewood pile and it split it no problem even though the axe feels quite light in the hand. Also, because of the blade geometry I was able to make a fairly decent feather stick with one of the small pieces I split. Hope that answers it.