Schrade SCAXE2L Survival Hatchet Review

[@arapahosundancer]

Its always nice to have one of these around the house. Thanks for demonstrating the ax the way I would use it.

[@palerider7171]

Good review and the first one I have seen that report the rolling and chipping issue. Thanks for bring this out.

[@gideonstactical]

William Phillips Thanks.

[@pappy451]

+gideonstactical agreed,a non biased report,not condemning just the facts...great review.now if they will address the steel issues i will buy it.the weight is not a factor for me,i will just compensate somewhere else for it.

[@robsteel9458]

Great video, i like how you not only demonstrated the hatchet. But the ferro rod too. also sharpening the blade on camera!!

[@bobbyr]

A tip is to start the cut as wide as the thickness of the wood you are trying to chop, or even a little bit more. I think a saw is a lot more efficient to cut a piece to length and axes are best at splitting and other tasks. Saws are safer and use less energy, but If you only have a axe or hatchet that is not half bad. Just takes more energy and you lose some of the wood if it is a log you are trying to cut to size. Also cutting with a short axe like that would be safer if you kneel down so the axe can't bite you if you miss a swing, it goes into the ground and not your leg. Easier on the back and shoulders to. Just a tip. Nice videos though, keep chopping!

[@GearReviewDepot]

FULL wide screen! Awesome! Great video as always.

[@gideonstactical]

***** Thanks!

[@tr0ubl3mak3r]

Thanks for the shearing bud, I always enjoy watching, your straight to the point, no fuss reviews!.... Nice! Lol

[@gideonstactical]

Beejay Sanders I am glad you like my style of review. I find it hard to watch 30min videos that are half filled up with unrelated talking.

[@tr0ubl3mak3r]

Amen to that! I find myself saying, just get to the freaking review already! Lol. Thanks again, look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@Kingtheropodking]

Basically with this axe, for durability, it's probably best to get rid of the scandi grind on it and add a more durable secondary bevel to it, that way you won't get edge damage as easily.

[@jeredsyn1964]

Aaron I use my axes and hatchets every day just about for my backyard fireplace. Whether I'm using a Fiskars or a Gransfors Bruks I put it through the Ken Onion WorkSharp. I've gotten damage like that with the Fiskars but only if I hit the stone patio. I like the way it looks and I know it feels good just from seeing it as I do the Schrade knives, but until they start using 1095 or something I will remain on the fence. Good video though. That big log was kicking your but, my back hurt just watching you. Mike in South Jersey

[@gideonstactical]

jeredsyn1964 Thanks for the comment and support Mike!

[@c99kfm]

2:00 I know I'm 9 years late to the party, but...please never use swings where the axe would end up in your leg if there was nothing to stop it. A glancing blow, or you just losing your grip, could end up with you bleeding and unable to walk in the middle of the forest, which is not a state I can recommend.

[@crosshair64]

I have the Schrade axe 2, the smaller one. It gets the job done for a hatchet that size, the one you're using snuck up on me, I didn't know they had a longer version on the market, until now. I'm not a fan of the 3crmov, but I guess getting a thick chuck of it in a hatchet isn't bad. As always thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinion on this axe, I appreciate it.

[@gideonstactical]

Brad Barber Right on Brad!

[@philoeolivarria448]

For the price of this ax is perfect for small tasks.....great deal...if they use better metal ..it will only Increase the price...great video

[@Standswithabeer]

Hope Schrade follows your advice to upgrade the steel on this axe. It is a terrific design, and I really want one--but not untill they change the steel. Buying a dull axe doesn't make sense. Thank you for the great vid!

[@TheSKS76239]

Erin, you can thank Chris from preparedmind101 for the new handle material.

[@Bimmerrx7]

Thanks for the review. It appears that the steel is too hard and won't hold up long term. I restore vintage axes and hatchets and have never had one to chip so easily. For the price, there are more affordable options of higher quality and durability. Thanks again for the thorough review.

[@gideonstactical]

bimmerrx7 No problem!

[@camilofeliz]

Hi, in your opinion, which of these three hatchet is the best: -Schrade SCAXE2L -Fiskars X7 Hatchet -Mora Outdoor Camp Axe Best Regards

[@gideonstactical]

Camilo Donoso Overall the X7, the Mora will hold its edge longer, but I think the X7 is the winner.

[@HARRYgoBOOM]

I had the same problem with my toy hatchet from schrade, they wanted to give me my money back and a free toy hatchet. I sent it back to amazon and bought an aranyik machete. lesson learned

[@brianbender8752]

I'm a avid hunter I want to add a saw plus a large knife or a hatchet for batoning would you rather a hatchet or a knife

[@gunenthusiast9201]

Nice Hatchet brother. ...great review !!!

[@punisher9oneone]

I agree that it does chip very easily. I will definitely be replacing it with something better.

[@cwhitener8782]

The steel looks fragile. That's pine?

[@camstriked7939]

you really need to look into the cold steel tomahawks

[@gideonstactical]

+Camstrike D I plan too.

[@WhitetailBushcraft]

Great channel got my sub

[@philoeolivarria448]

Alot of people cant afford higher price....this is a great ax...there are alot more better quality, expensive axes out there....this is a budget ax.....

[@pesarirooni62]

thank you for your very good and honest review. I had this axe in my cart, ready to order it. I'm glad I watched your review. I think the quality of the metal is a deal breaker. thanks again.

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

I would’ve got this over the estwing or the fiskar x7 if the steel was better. But now I feel like every poly handle camp axe should have firesteel in the handle

[@LosDoyerss]

After seeing chips on that cheap Chicom steel coming out of the blade there's no way in hell I would buy one.

[@pappy451]

any way to harden the cutting edge?

[@sethmoking]

Do you know the grits of the puck sides?

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

Needs a 14” version

[@drcsep]

Esee or the hatchet? Lol Nice review amigo. Gracias

[@gideonstactical]

Carlos Sepulveda I have not decided yet! haha

[@yoyu4761]

Try chopping a hard/old coconut tree i think that schrade axe will break.

[@rileywalace9864]

thats pine it not hard!

[@ReiMonCoH]

This thing is a PoS. The heads break off. Like more than half of them

[@jackgripes1325]

is this better than Fiskars's x11?

[@gideonstactical]

+Jack Gripes No.

[@jackgripes1325]

which hatchet would you say is better?

[@jackgripes1325]

out of all you have used

[@javonjohnson3878]

I kept on looking at the ants

[@razorrook218]

me too

[@alanwright782]

You made it easy for me when I see the chipped blade… no thanks.

[@OskarMikee]

FYI *not how you swing a hatchet.

[@clm652]

Has any Schrade ever NOT chipped? Holy sh!t I swear every other vid is a busted Schrade, cheap chinese junk.