Schrade SCAXE2L: Affordable Yet Effective Survival/Camp Axe

[@CountryBoyPrepper]

I just got the SCAXE2 today. I've been wanting one for awhile. Love it! Extremely good value!

[@brutalbrital]

Mate I love this axe, as you know I am also not a big battoning with knives fan, although I do think you should, to a point, but I always carry an axe for overnight/multi-night stays,I would love one of these but being in Australia the price almost doubles with postage, if you find a way to get these or anything else to Australia please let us know.....btw I have given you a hard time on other films, it's not personal mate. Please don't take anything I say to heart you are doing a great service to many showing off new stuff. I'm just a crusty old bloke sometimes. Cheers and thanks for sharing, and please never stop doing what you do.

[@bryanprilliman1044]

We are in a pivotal times and most of society is unaware that there is great change challenges ahead of us and it is going to be rough. Preparedmind thank you for making down to the business simple very well explained videos that get the point across and are personable. I will promote your page and knowledge to those around me would be cool to meet up with you one day and learn from you brother. THANK YOU! see you down stream blessings.

[@BloodSweatnBass]

You're the reason why I bought the Sog Kurki and now I'm going to invest in the hatchet as well. Thanks for sharing a great review

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Thanks for the great review! I have been a fan of Schrade for a long time. I really like the new products that are coming out. Schrade listens to their customers and that is a very refreshing notion.

[@jamescooper2618]

I am one of those who is prepping on a VERY low budget. I would get a Schrade over others. Thanks Chris! Great Vid

[@toma674]

I have never had a problem with shrades,I used and sharpened an old folding knife for about 8 yrs.so much it wore down the blade about an 1/8"..another great review

[@jeremymalatt2221]

Just baught mine off Amazon last night. Can't wait to take it out in the woods.

[@BestBugOutGear]

Thanks for your great reviews Chris! Glad to see you got the attention of Schrade on the scaxe2. The larger 2L looks great!

[@lasvegasjasonb21]

Nice to see independent reviews

[@iansanderson2838]

Such a wise man you are

[@MartyBugg]

Thanks for the great reviews and for your integrity when doing them.

[@bryangrim6021]

I’m pretty sure I’m going to get this axe. I’ve watched several of your videos on knives and axes and appreciate the depth you put into them. Thanks for sharing! Nice job!

[@bill218mn]

Great review! Thank you for taking the time to make it. These days, before I buy anything, I research online and see what people are saying before I spend my hard earned money and it's guys like you that make that possible. Schrade sold me on their customer interaction and satisfaction long ago, but their reasonable prices makes it a whole lot easier for a guy like me to stand behind them.

[@jaredmbennett]

Absolutely love the prove it in a video response. Exactly the reason people love you and absolutely trust you. I have stopped subscription to others because I found out they wouldn't review the product if it sucked they would just return it so they don't have to do a negative review and risk losing free stuff. Sell outs! I know you will never have that issue.

[@preparedmind101]

Well I don't like doing that either. For one, it's a waste of time and money. There are more crap products than good ones out there. But I WILL do stuff some people SAY is crap to prove otherwise. The other reason is when you do videos knowing you are going to end up bashing it the people that like it still or have already bought it take it personally and your trolling goes through the roof. Best way to know if I think a (commonly affordable) brand is crap is you don't see it. I also won't review something I'm already biased about. I've gotten a couple things from Cold Steel. They didn't ask what I wanted to review and one of the knives was a Leatherneck. It might be fine for its intended purpose as a fighting knife, but I'm not testing knives that way. I dont believe the 4116 Krupp steel is right for Bushcraft. Therefore it would have been an unfair review so I sent it back. Same thing with the Condor TRT tomahawk. That's made for chopping/ripping car doors. Not for woods at all so that too would have been a skewed video. However on that note, they redesigned the grind to make it more universally useful, and I'm going to review that version.

[@nigelobrien7933]

Hey great review here. I am from Ireland and schrade is a less known brand over this side of the ocean. But ever since I got my first schrade folder I converted from gerber which has big standing here. Really enjoyed your honesty here after all it is the best policy eh. My only regret is schrade is not available widely in Ireland. Have to agree with everything you say they offer great value for money and an excellent customer service. The axe well its a great piece craftmanship. Great channel. Regards Nigel.

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

You are quite the amazing wood chopper!

[@garyhowe9347]

Just what I was looking for. Don't care about brands but do care about performance. Looks rugged and something that I wouldn't break easily. Thank You. Gonna get one for my kit.

[@gofasttshirts7504]

thanks for your honest reviews.

[@steveabner]

I love Schrade products! I've beat the hell out of my SCHF9, and it keeps asking for more. I've been wanting to get one of these axes for a while. Thanks for the kick ass review.

[@ryanlee2754]

A must have on my list for sure !

[@Countryprepper]

Can't wait to get one! Thanks for the review. I had a Fiskars hatchet on my website for one of my recommended survival tools, but think I'll change it to this.

[@robertjeffery3237]

Excellent rant! Thank you for your time and attention to detail!

[@obewanlazyone]

Cool contest thank you for the chance.

[@chrishunt4749]

Great video, love the look toughness and versatility. This would be a great addition to any BOB or camping gear.

[@maureenrear5866]

Love his honesty and it is a great axe that I will buy

[@Wingman115]

The SCAXE2L is a great axe. I did a video of a budget bushcraft kit and it performed great!!!

[@cavemansupreme4779]

Wingman115 can you use the back as a hammer?

[@sevensurvival]

Thanks Chris for Your good reviews. I've bought Schrade products , and I like every one. Schrade may not be the very best knives , and stuff, but they are very well built using excellent materials, and they are worth two or more times what they charge. I see them as the best deal in knives that I've found. They may not be as fancy, but they work better than those knives costings over three times more built out of the same 1095.

[@smokingbean]

Good company with good knifes everyone I know that has one including myself has had no complaints

[@xenoptryx]

Great review. I like your attitude.

[@mikemccormick7731]

Great stuff as always love the pretention analysis. I love my schrade plus its a tool, its meant to be used

[@BibleTeacher4U]

Hey Prepared Mind, 1st. You always have great vids man! I like your 101 mode of thinking, trying to save us money thanks. As to Schrade, they have been known in the knife market for many years as a "every man's knife" meaning that they make inexpensive knifes that are decent in quality and materials for the people who can't afford other makers. They have been frowned upon by many knife collectors over the years. Their steels tend to be softer and their handles tend to be some form of plastic. I do own Schrade knives and I find that for the most part I can use them hard and be satisfied with their quality, And if they break I don't have a huge investment in them.

[@joevanblarcume8469]

The best light weight axe to have with you for any survival need. With all it's multipurpose uses, you couldn't go wrong. I would love to have one of these for my B.O.B. plus I need one

[@SwitchModeMutations]

Agree with you on the Schrade product line quality for the price. Had a dozen Schrade knives over the years and have to say that I bought them on a whim expecting to field test them prepared for the disappointment associated with buying cheaper knives but.. I still have half of them in use today with nothing but pleasant memories. Now Ima get me a couple of these because they look awesome.

[@semco72057]

I have had schrade knives before and they really lasted and I just ordered a knife from their company store and will buy an axe from them next month. I have a folding knife which was issued to me while in the Air Force and still have it in the same condition it was issued to me in new. I have several survival knives also and love each of them, but don't abuse them.

[@godrulzthe602]

this guy sounds like Ash, "Hear a lot of yappin, and not enough happen." love it

[@covita100]

Like the blade - good grip from the looks of the video

[@MrKelso159]

I've owed Schrade knives all my life and never had a problem, but I use them for what their used for. Just because you may pay 150 or 200 bucks for a knife doesn't mean their better. Your just buying a name. Great video and good job !

[@Coldakin]

I havent found a video i didnt like yet. You do a great job in all of them.

[@texasgreazer]

some great reviews. Really want one of these SCAXE2L so I can compare it to my SOG ax.

[@allenwhite6946]

I love my schrade knifes and appreciate your review. I have always like your reviews, you actually put them through abuse to test there durability and that is what I appreciate. I know marbles has a good hatchet as well that is nice and inexpensive as well. keep up the good work

[@toddklekotka3340]

My first knife was a schrade folder. I had that thing for years...until I really ABUSED it, then it broke the tip off and I tossed it. Same goes for the BG Gerber. They had issues at first, but they seem pretty good for what they cost. I even use knives that are 420 ss, as long as they have a really thick blade, I have nothing but success! Just made my own knife, excited to see how it holds up!

[@AntoniusRome]

I like your reviews Chris. If I were in the market for a medium sized axe I'd buy the SCAEX2L. I've a few Schrade products and they've all been great.

[@fishman80]

This is great. really hope they come out with one you can chop with 2 hands

[@TruthHurtzButHealz]

Cut some thick roots in the backyard the size of a baseball bat handle the other day with mine. One light stroke it cut clean through them like butter. Excellent axe.

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

Just ordered one, Your videos make me spend but I like them

[@alext.5727]

Very useful review. Thanks! And fair comments about quality of the product vs. name on the product, I agree. Subscribed.

[@GunznGear]

I'm very glad I came across you channel recently. I'm enjoying your videos very much. I have to say that I was disappointed when Schrade began shipping knives from China. I have 1 or 2 old models that I like very much. I assumed that their quality went down the drain, so I'm glad you are showing otherwise. Thanks

[@preparedmind101]

I'm not allowed to say why, because it's done sort of trade secret stuff, but rest assured they are on top of what happens in their overseas plants. That's why their stuff doesn't break like most dept store stuff does. I wouldn't worry until I see Schrade in Walmart.

[@MrPlatinumepic]

PREPAREDMIND101 my scaxe2 tends to get dirty when i chop does yours ?

[@rustymoore5867]

Thanks for the info and caring it in your store. Going to buy one. Later.

[@marksides9757]

I have Schrade knives old enough that they were still made in the US. I still buy Schrade ( you can never have too many sharp tools). Maybe one day, we will get them back in the US. Good video and good eval

[@exoticreplayyz3255]

I love schrade a lot and so I bought the axe being scared of what would happen but it turned out the schrade axe cuts wood like a piece of cheese!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for posting this video otherwise I would have never bought the axe!!!!!!!😃😃😃😃😃😃😃 thanks again😄😄😄

[@remfj40]

Thanks for standing up and keeping it real. Reason why I subscribe and watch. Truly Thank you. PS. don't let them see ya sweat or get to ya. Just keep it flowing.

[@everlastinglusts841]

.....you making progress........

[@brentstewart4360]

looks like a solid design

[@DirbyHunter62]

Great video Chris I just wanted to chime in and tell you that on certain state and federal lands there is a $500 fine for cutting live trees even live branches, just thought I'd give you a heads up its happened to one of my buddies!

[@preparedmind101]

I'm on private property.

[@DirbyHunter62]

I was just telling you in case you ever go camping at any parks or hiking any state trails.

[@svetlanaloskutova399]

Great video, cool Schrade axe!

[@Forewarned76]

My suggestion, lay the axe flat on a hard surface and lay your tinder in the nook of the blade, then lay the ferro rod against the corner and pull towards you

[@ljenkins1946]

Great video / great value in a useful axe

[@azm1azm1azm1]

Bought mine on Amazon. Wanted a pack axe. This Sharade was a little heavy for that purpose. On the first log i tried to chop, about 8" round, I chipped up the edge on the first attempt. Returned it. Will get Fiskars X17

[@azm1azm1azm1]

+azmediaone Also bought Council Tool 20HB18P01 #2 Hudson Bay Camp Axe .An GREAT axe. Also got the Cold Steel Trail Boss for $26 shipped. AMAZING axe

[@davydmoerler7559]

great looking axe, very informative channel, thanks

[@ChrisWilkesSurvival]

Great review. Good to hear this is an axe worth having. We need more common man gear reviews like this. Definitely the message people get is that you have to have high end gear if you want good gear. And it's just not true.

[@chazjordan6248]

Have you looked into the buck hood line? Id love to see what you have to say about them. I really like the punk

[@THEBIGBOSS1978]

I have a schrade schf9 and love it. I dont understand the schrade hate. i also have the really old schrade cliffhanger lol if you guys remember that, I got it when i was a kid

[@jimmyjoslin282]

Love this ax and this channel

[@eloracorne9760]

i like that its made out of softer steel,easier to sharpen

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Hi Preparedmind101, I checked out your Amazon store and noticed you are selling the Schrade SCAXE2L for $ 41.35; yet Amazon is selling it for $ 63.00. When it comes time for me to make the purchase, I will be sure to pick it up at your store. Nice web store by the way. As always, thanks for the entertaining and informative videos!

[@MrWeb49]

I use schrade and and have zero fail i ove the new schrade sheath on this axe good video and thanks shrade this axe is perfect

[@Theoutdoorproject80]

Can you please do a video of the crtk kangee t hawk.

[@evgenymaslay721]

Good review

[@clayymoorhead]

How can I contact you about an idea j have for schrade that you could recommend for me??

[@skillz2312]

4:11 is that a ESEE izula ?

[@preparedmind101]

I have a TOPS Scandi Trekker around my neck.

[@skillz2312]

Nice, its also a good knife :D

[@SeaBeagal]

"Swing and a miss!" LOL Great video as always Chris.

[@marciekauffman4704]

a man in the woods with a knife will live well , a man with an axe will live like a king

[@Jiggle223]

8:00 there is a spider on the log

[@joevanblarcume8469]

Now to be lucky to win this would be awesome. To put this with my SCHF12, and head for the woods. Nothing could really get in my way

[@icepopstart]

I enjoy your videos. Is there any way of doing searches to see if you have reviewed a piece of gear or to find a review I know you have done? Thanks

[@josephstidham939]

That schaxe2l would be awesome for camping and hiking

[@tannermcmahon5428]

You should do a fire fighter style axe reveiw

[@robertlindsay7527]

I have used Schrade knives & other products for years, I have no problem with any of them.

[@snakemonkey555]

Great video Chris, thanks for posting. Do you know the warranty by Taylor on the axe? No mention on there website?

[@gunenthusiast9201]

Sweet Axe !!

[@imsurroundedbyidiots7664]

Subbed and love the look and size. Flexible in the field.

[@stronglikemonkey]

Do you prefer the original or Ken Onion Worksharp to sharpen these axes?

[@TheSmokinApe]

Dude, was that deadfall in a patch of poison ivy?

[@preparedmind101]

I'm immune to Poison Ivy.

[@walrusarfarf8283]

chris has super powers

[@dwightehowell6062]

PREPAREDMIND101 Yeah I had a student tell me that. He showed me by taking a leaf and rubbing it on his arm. The next day he was broken out. Just saying. I hope you stay immune. Most critters don't react to the stuff.

[@nasty1546]

WOW!! That thing is awesome would be great for me to clean out my shooting lanes!! :)

[@vhcalderon25]

Hi Chris ,big fan ....wich axe do you like best ..the scaxe2 or the 2l ?

[@t.j.poductions6462]

Can you do a review on the shrade 1520t if you haven't done one?

[@BeMoreGooderPeople]

Everything about this axe seems great,im just wondering how long the plastic wrapped around the head will last after the wood scratches across it after a year or two. Seems to me it would for sure wear thinner and thinner with use and then how do you make another handle for it??

[@preparedmind101]

Not a likely problem. The handle material isn't exactly the same but similar to Fiskars. I've never heard of any of them ever wearing out that way.

[@BeMoreGooderPeople]

Good to know. Thanks Chris!

[@oHalfBreedo]

This would be the ultimate camping ax, size and make seem to be going together perfect...and the fire starter is an added complement.

[@nerdgirlinatardis7373]

Here's my thought or question. How well can female handle it? I know that next year were spending the summer in the country and it would come in handy to help with wood cutting. I would love to see from a female stand point how it feels and handles.

[@preparedmind101]

I think it would be fine for the fairer sex.

[@dchkerries1]

I'm a 52 year old disabled veteran female, and I love this axe! It works awesome and is lightweight. You won't get so tired swinging or carrying this axe. I even had my mom used it and she's 73 years old. She is much weaker than I am, with little hand and arm strength, and she liked it a lot. (I've always been a lot stronger than my mom.) I don't think you would regret getting this axe. Extremely easy to sharpen with the stone it came with.

[@ryanlee2754]

Chris, If you had to choose between SCAXE2 and SCAXE2L, which one would you pick and why?

[@freakpranks9239]

this has nothing to do with this video but where did Will get his neck knife

[@axlvixn3174]

Hi Chris, I really want to buy one, sad to say can't find it here in UAE...how can I buy one online that I can surely receive the item here. sorry having bad experiences before with ebay.

[@zaqg5183]

How does the JesX compare to a hatchet or small axe. Something youd put in/on a pack.

[@rodrigoespecialesyagradeci5313]

What dl u recomend the big one or the small one

[@ryandouglas52]

So theres no rattle with the ferro rod like with the schaxe2

[@preparedmind101]

Not in mine at least.

[@cowboysam1957]

I like your videos…great reviews…you also make my feel like I’m in the forest

[@mperkins37]

Schrade, Old Timer and Uncle Henry Knives sent me - Subscribed - Thanks

[@bushcrfter7917]

Can you please say the msrp on the tools you review

[@shyster27usa1]

Quick question, my 9yo son just got his totin' chip today and I was wondering if you think this would be a good first ax for him. I've never held one and only found them on the internet tonight. Any assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated.