Most Unique Bushcraft Axe I've Seen...Agawa ADK26

[@TAOutdoors]

This is a really interesting concept that I am sure will spark some debate! If you’re interested in learning more here’s the link: adk26-transforming-hatchet.kckb.st/f7592c2d

[@sergeykoshelev4566]

Easy rule for traveling stuff: If I have weight, I have size. In these terms it's a stupid idea. It's the same weight of a forest axe with a plastic handle.

[@Garryck-1]

@@sergeykoshelev4566 -Talk about an argument that carries no weight... Firstly, to get the same versatility as this item, you'd need to carry both an axe, *and* a hatchet. So you'd be carrying extra weight (including TWO heavy metal heads!), right off the bat. Secondly, regarding size, this will easily fit inside a backpack. A 26" forest axe won't fit inside a typical hiker's backpack anywhere near as easily, if at all. Thirdly, the plastic handle isn't a liability. Not only is it hollow, making it lighter than a solid handle, this is a composite glass-reinforced handle. Meaning it's far stronger than a wooden handle of the same dimensions.

[@ZiRo815]

Shame they won’t ship to the UK

[@BigJasonSOS]

​@@ZiRo815Oh so they don't ship to the UK do they not eh? Oh well, I was maybe considering trying it but if what you say is the case I guess I won't be then! 🤔 🤨 🙄 😉 🖖🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

[@JesusGarcia-kt2hj]

How is this axe holding up after a year?

[@Takenmynameandmycat]

What a bizarre bit of kit! Hope you do an update for us in a few months, and show us how the joint is holding up.

[@TAOutdoors]

Will do!

[@zim2063]

@@TAOutdoors pine is a very soft wood 😉

[@tomjjackson21]

I don't understand how you people have never encountered the literally dozens of identical axes on the market; Zippo, Buck, Marmoth,etc.

[@BennyCanCook]

@@TAOutdoorshere to remind you to give an update 🤠

[@boobbooba]

​@@TAOutdoorsthey still holding up?

[@teaaddict5957]

This axe/hatchet, is very much like those scenes in movies when the guy start assembling their sniper

[@TheObnoxiousMrPug]

Mike just received the basic model. The Premium Package AxeHatchet also comes with extra accessories like the Tiny Twig Splitting Scope, the Lengthy Logging Lasersight and the Big Log Piecemaker Tripod, all for the Demanding Outdoorsperson.

[@brechtdta]

😂@@TheObnoxiousMrPug

[@danielbridgewater3444]

I love that method of making feather sticks you shared where the axe is stationary & you're just pulling the stick across the blade. Never seen that before. What a great idea. Definitely going to give it a try :)

[@TAOutdoors]

It’s actually a great way for beginners to learn in my opinion. Don’t have to focus on both the knife/axe control and getting thin curls. All you focus on is the stick and curls themselves 👍🏻

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

You can do the same with your knife by stabbing the knife into your chopping block and the drawing your wood accross the blade. It is only easier but safer as well.

[@hwobstj]

I just received mine last month from supporting the Agawa kickstarter for this axe. I’m super impressed with their design. I’ve logged hardwood in NY and VT many years ago in my youth and have used multiple tools to do the job. Most of my use now is for backpacking, motorcycle camping, and hunting trips. I am delighted with this tool (I also have a couple of their Boreal saws in different lengths) as it really strikes a balance for me in weight and functionality. It’s not for heavy forest work or even hard logging, but for daily and different camping uses this is an incredibly well thought out and useful hatchet/axe.

[@d.Cog420]

What's the balance like with the hollow plastic handle? Is it a bit head heavy in hatchet mode? Not that it matters that much for camping use, really good idea I think.

[@davidgeorge442]

I’ve grown to prefer polymer handles because they’re basically indestructible with normal use and they’re light weight. Not traditionalist, but for my canoe camping journeys I think I’m going to have to check this out. It’s great to see a novel idea seemingly designed and constructed so well.

[@heibk-2019]

Yep, there is a reason everyone in the forest industry is carrying something like Fiskars, not Gransfors

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

@@heibk-2019 That reason is that a Fiskars axe costs like a third of a Gränsfors axe.

[@miitch99]

@@redactedcanceledcensored6890 tbf he said people in the forest industry, meaning people that have no issues with spending extra money on something like an axe

[@Swearengen1980]

@@miitch99 State funded and they don't exactly dole out the cash for stuff like that.

[@miitch99]

@@Swearengen1980 I don't mean issued gear. I mean if they want to swap their issued gear for something else as long as it's allowed. If you're issued a pair of boots that you're not a big fan of and your job won't pay for a different pair then that's justified too for example.

[@thomascotter7025]

I got their kickstarter email the other day and said to myself this looks very interesting. It looks pretty resourceful and pretty reliable to go with the saw.

[@JEBOOUTDOORS]

Hello Mike! Impressive presentation! you could actually use an axe handle to stock some emergency ferro rod and maybe a plug it with some waxed cotton or similar...

[@Mark-ej7jj]

Very interesting concept, if you haven't taken a look at the gerber bushcraft you should, it has very unique features that are worth to be in a video.

[@floobious80866]

Experience is everything!...u have just given me three gr8 top tricks in three mins watching 👀, thanks for your video and that it's good to see an UK man with better skill than a Yankee doodles reviews!🌎🏆🏁

[@tomgrantham9992]

Best bushcraft feather stick info ever. I also like how you split the kinlin using the axe while holding the wood at two places at once to make smaller kinlin. Very interesting and informative. Thank you.

[@rodrigocappato4207]

Interesting! They could replace the litle tool to take the handles apart by a diamond sharpener to make it more versatile. You may suggest this to them :)

[@AbleMan.2178]

Great idea!

[@jacobeep111waaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Keep up the good work thanks for getting me into bushcraft

[@erikhuisman6726]

Thanks for sharing Mike. I have pledged on kickstarter for one of those axes as well. Now it is a matter of waiting for it to arrive.

[@jakeells66]

The fact that both handles are hollow makes me think it would be really cool if someone made a cap for both ends so you can fill both handles with survival gear. Fishing hooks, Cordage and such.

[@alexkim3794]

Send the idea to agawa

[@BigJasonSOS]

I thought that too. What a great idea. I bet most viewers who watch this will probably think that too eh. Wonder why they haven't done that cos if you and I and most think that then I'm sure their designers must have considered that too like.

[@Kreb0225]

2 tools in 1, awesome idea! I want one!

[@tahoemike5828]

Have you missed and bounced the handle off the log yet? Any damage? I'd be interested to see the shape of that head under the handle. It looks like it might be a design that would be fairly easy to improvise a field repair handle if necessary. It looks like you could carve a notch, or use a Y branch, and lash it up fairly easily, compared to trying to carve and fit a proper through eye handle in the field.

[@TAOutdoors]

Some great points! I shall be the test dummy and “miss hit” some logs. Might need to wear some shin protection when I do it though 😂good question about the axe head, this is something I am interested in too and it confused me when looking at it. I will ask the guys about it and see how it’s been attached 👍🏻

[@AbleMan.2178]

​@@TAOutdoorsOr ask them for another to disassemble on camera for us. You have enough of us Subs to make it worthwhile for them because you KNOW us veterans all have that same thought/question.

[@ArielleViking]

That's a really fascinating ax/hatchet combo and will be very interesting to see your long-term review and thoughts after 6 months of use. ❤👍

[@WildCampingAlberta]

Came to check out a review on this agawa axe as Ive seen it on another channel. I also learned a new technique to split smaller pieces of kindeling I never seen it done that way before. I may have to purchase this axe to live in my kit/vehicle

[@Phil144gbp]

Glad your finding out what it's like I've never trusted anything like that ,

[@BeinnMac]

As a trail builder in remote terrain, I dont think I could use it to take down a tree but for a camping purpose and light use it looks good.

[@PastramiStaven]

Gränsfors Outdoor Axe is the one I got, more like a hatchet imo, but it's very sharp and it's just amazing. 0.5 kg (1lb) 37cm (14.56 inches)

[@jamesellsworth9673]

A folding saw and a take-apart ax makes quite the pair for a trek into the woods. I believe the reinforced fiberglass handle will hold up under vibration and the occasional miss while splitting wood.

[@AnthonyQuade]

Taoutdoors1 is a scammer

[@TheObnoxiousMrPug]

@@AnthonyQuade You could report them, you know 😉

[@AnthonyQuade]

@@TheObnoxiousMrPug I did. It took me a while to figure out how.

[@honestabe1940]

Skeptical. After all my years never seen that two handed method of kindling spliting. Going to really impress my friends!

[@zex69]

Nice I like that hatchet

[@motagrad2836]

I am surprised they don't have a survival knife in the handle and make it a triple tool. Hopefully Agawa reads the comments

[@brokenfingers6839]

I had the same concerns when I met them in Toronto Canada. Was intrigued by the innovation and thought this would be great for backpacking. My concerns are the exact same as yours, as builder of things metal and wood, the joint should be your biggest weakness of a build. It will be interesting to see the outcome of this product cause I want one if it can stand up. My only concern is that you can't replace the handle in the woods if it were to break. Much love from Canada.

[@BrentLightfoot-yp5zb]

Watch Dave Canteberry about the axe handle, might change your mind, changed mine anyways

[@ADI121195]

I’m really impressed I can’t wait to see a review after it been used for a few year i really like the idea just wander more on reliability of it

[@DualsportDMAN]

Very interested in hearing a long term review on this sweet axe hatchet

[@nobodyatall7039]

This greatly appeals to me. The most irritating chronic issue I have with outdoor gear in general is OAL issues and compatibility with packs and carry methods. I'm constantly on the hunt for takedown versions of things that don't suck. I won't even buy a rifle that doesn't at least have a folding stock.

[@rakshas1340]

One way to get the same effect in a more "traditional" way is to get a "tomahawk" type of axe fitting. You can just bring 2 handles, 1 long, one short and you can easiliy switch them. It's not difficult to make another handle for it, the fitting is way more forgiving for this style of eye. Rinaldi makes these great axes, they are absolutely beautiful axes, different types and weights and would easily last a lifetime. It would be super nice to see you review a rinaldi axe, they are well made tools with great advantages for the survival/bushcraft use !

[@hanssmidt12]

hello, thanks for making these videos because of you i got one more hobby

[@coreyshaw3701]

That looks really slick. If they hold up as well as it looks like they will, I'll buy one!

[@AnthonyQuade]

Taoutdoors1 is a scammer

[@coreyshaw3701]

@@AnthonyQuade Imagine how much more advanced society would be if people likeTaoutdoors1 would put their time in to something useful instead of trying to scam folks. We would have flying cars by now. I knew it was a scam but there are certainly people out there who would not. Warning to folks, if the KZbinr doesn't mention anything about any sort of give away in the video, you didn't win anything.

[@paullambert4445]

Fishers has had hollow hafts for years. I have had one of their hatchets for more than a decade and it works fine. Interesting concept in an axe. Thanks 🔪🎸

[@freddyoutdoors]

Looks cool bit of kit could be a game changer in the bushcraft world

[@BraxxJuventa]

I really really like that one!! Great concept!!!! 😁👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@nicoboshoff]

I really appreciated the scenes regarding the Council and their investigations into the Necromancer.

[@TheMotorcop1967]

Mike, I think it looks like a solid design and can see your points on its relative uses. it may not be a must-have for me. But I would love to put one to the test in my hands, so I could come to my own conclusions. Thanks again for a solid review at least the first part and looking forward to you using the axe and giving us your opinion based on more use. Cheers Mate

[@hansesselink9386]

The Hollow handle is also used in the fiskars line of axes. Like the fiskars x10 hatchet and the x27 forest axe. This extension handle is uniq and nice one

[@SandhillCrane42]

I innovated this method nobody else thought of where I grab the handle closer to the head.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Interesting bit of kit atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@cardiacbob]

Looks good. I'm sold!

[@robertross1905]

Another gadget for the weekend warrior, no disrespect to you, thanks for your other stuff

[@lucidchance]

oooh that looks fun.

[@firstnamemcsurname5696]

Looks really interesting and handy! Love your videos!

[@Fabricationweld]

Awesome video big fan!🎉❤

[@dustywoolverton7463]

I like the idea of it, but I can't imagine why I'd use that instead of my tried and true 28" forest axe and Leuku knife, that combo serves many more purposes. While that, is an extendo axe.

[@privateerwoodworksnmore]

Interesting, the only question is what is the life of the spring's tension?

[@JTRavers69]

First thought when I saw it, 'I wouldn't be swinging that at a tree' Having watched the video, I'm thinking, that's kinda ingenious. Really would like to see it put to some extreme testing to see how it holds up. I love the idea but my mind is thinking about the safety. Not in the least concerned with the hollow handle, my Fiskars axe is hollow and I've every confidence in it. But a joint in a handle... I'm not sure I'm convinced.

[@crmsoldier6568]

Love your channel

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

The agawa folding saw is awesome as you already know

[@thumperthumper5322]

Very cool axe/hatchet.

[@mbulelobam7529]

I feel like a bolt or two could go through the joint at the base of the hatchet for added strength, and the empty holes could double as a loop for a lanyard. Also, the nuts and bolts may be a way to sneak another tool into the kit and store them in the base of the axe, otherwise, this looks quite exciting.

[@michaelshulver616]

Its a similar design to husqvarna forest axes, the back of the head is designed to be a hammer which i use for hitting plastic wrdges when tree felling. That's been very good so would imagine that this axe will be good too

[@MASI_forging]

Nice video. Keep up the great work 😊😊

[@elsathal7359]

Thank you for sharing ✌️💞🤟

[@mendyviola]

This is the second video I’ve seen on the same product and I’ll repeat my concern. The extension piece will be stressed along the spine (not the flat) at its weakest point. After repeated use, I’d be highly concerned for stress fractures along the spine and the clips. Same concern as yours. But for occasional use it’s probably OK.

[@mackarof77]

definitively interesting! i wonder about durability. putting it onto my wishlist!

[@johnwyman5939]

Nice job on video and showing off the hatchet / axe combo . Interesting tool . 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@xionix4]

Semi-unrelated, but I wanted to make sure you know: I can confirm that you can get shaving-sharp from mud and wood to hone and strop. Credit to Clay Hayes for making it known to me. I appreciate that I almost always learn something new from your videos. That was all, lol. Thanks. :)

[@unclebobsbees4899]

I actually purchased through the Kickstarter. I am in the latest batch and should be receining it this month. ~$170 USD.

[@92MrSandmann]

Hi TA. I would be concerned about vibrations traveling up that handle. How has it been in your experience?

[@TAOutdoors]

A valid question Sir! I haven’t miss-hit many logs yet so as for vibration I can’t say. I’ll do some further testing on it and see how the vibration fairs. I didn’t feel any vibration splitting the logs cleanly though

[@joegoddard9661]

@@TAOutdoorsI feel if you try hammering a peg or stake also to test the vibrations would give a good idea without having to risk too much with a purposeful miss 😂

[@from-bavaria]

I got three traditional axes (small forest, forest and large felling) which I absolutely love... but at my parents house I got an axe with a hollow handle aswell and at first I was concerned....but it had warranty so I gave it a shot... and it never was any problem... its the axe with which I make all firewood for my parents and I still absolutely love it... But the connection part at this axe really looks scary at first... I also got the Agawa folding saw, so I trust the company...but I still cant get it out of my head =D

[@fog360]

I like the idea, interesting

[@TheVirtuoso883]

Definitely an interesting proposition and one i may have to try myself. Is this a gimmick..depends on your viewpoint, but interesting to see how it shapes up with more months/years of use

[@Grovesrussell]

Important Question: did you have any issues with it getting through uk customs. They have been rather difficult for any form of bladed item recently

[@MartinAhlman]

Gränsfors (near me) or Husqvarna for me anyway :-) Nice as that one is, I still want a proper axe/hatchet.

[@christosmalamas7526]

Absolute beauty!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mike . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@allenc.7589]

I would be interested to see if the polymer handle could survive below freezing temperatures, in my experience plastic and polymer tends to break in the cold due to loss of elasticity which makes it more susceptible to stress fractures. The fact it's hollow and lightweight would probably entice people who are already carrying heavy winter loadouts, so I think a good freezing weather test would be very appreciated.

[@dynamystic3050]

Unusual tool, wonder how it holds up over time

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Interesting 🤔. I like the concept, . Will I last as long as a traditional design. 🤔 🤔. I hope we see more of it mouths later, to see how it's doing.

[@damienbrooks2363]

This is so cool

[@WoodyAndy]

Hi Mike - I'd be interested to see a long-term review of this one. I can't really see any advantages of it over the small forest axe apart from a weight advantage if you use the hatchet only - you can choke up on the forest and do most other stuff including small-scale felling. I can see a lot of potential weaknesses to this design - I guess it depends what the tolerance levels of the materials are and the mechanism of attachment are and only time will tell. These could be flaws that you just don't have on a trad small axe. Stay safe(!) and all the best, Andy

[@foldionepapyrus3441]

Seems to me this would be a major win for folks like my sister (who actually 'plays' with chainsaws and woodchipper etc for her day job) - she likes the outside, wants to live more off grid but is a pretty small person to carry the long axe handle around - not that I have any doubt she could use one just fine. IFF it is a well made as it looks I can't see this axe failing in decades, the split handle halves seems to fit really really well so the force transfer through them shouldn't end up focused on any one spot to cause failures and the materials listed are really impressive mechanically. So really I expect it comes down to what happens first - does the UV or a chemical assault from tree goo finally degrade the Handle or the latch springs corrode, neither of which I would think should happen quickly.

[@WoodyAndy]

We shall see! @@foldionepapyrus3441

[@kellypoulos8702]

GREAT content!

[@sinopaswain]

It would be good for a bugout bug

[@abz_bushcraft]

My love💝💝💝💝

[@AKRGR375]

Good times

[@BeMoreWild]

Interesting video Mike, I’d be worried about them clips long term, can see someone swinging back and the axe just going flying. Or sliding hand down the shaft and finger pinching or loosening clip over time, what’s the life of the spring before replacement? The idea is good but I always think a tool over thousands years old has been that good because it was perfected and works, maybe do a review again after one to two years of regular use. Maybe good for prepping bag or emergency axe in the boot. Could have a purpose but hasn’t sold me really. Nice to see people trying new ideas and innovation, it has a market defo

[@SHGRetro]

A bit late to the party but......If the handle is hollow, they should of made a cap for it so we could store in the handle!

[@TheGuidedSharpeningGuide]

Pretty cool tool. What i always have wondered is what happens if you break the handle. Fiskars makes a nice hatchet and axe but they have a composite handle and im worried ill brake it and be SOL.

[@iangasson4406]

the hollo handle could be useful for storing things

[@gebali]

Indeed. Seems they wasted an opportunity to add mo functionality and additional options to it. Like paracord, firesteel, etc.

[@ManInTheWoods76]

Imagination, yes. But... A hatchet always can do what an ax can do (slower) But a busted trinket can't do anything. All mechanical devices have a failure point. Everyone knows where the point is on this. The ax is ancient and perfected. That being said, I applaud the engineers and the innovative!! If and when it breaks... If a handle of wood can be fashioned... Might be a great option!! And better yet, those hollow handles are the same as on Fiskars. It will never break under normal use. I'd put money on it being reliable for a lifetime. Really, the only two big questions in my mind is head ergonomics and the longevity of that joint. Love the idea!

[@jammer2isme]

pretty sure if it wasn't a kick-starter i'd add it to my amazon wishlist. have seen too many kick-starters fail, so i wait till there's an actual production product that's been in use.

[@shanedavidson398]

Should have made extending handle attachment, into a machete with pins to hold into place. Because with the attachment area being so small, over time (6 months to a year) may become weakened.

[@escapetherace1943]

Absolutely no way. This fills a niche that doesn't need being filled. A medium axe like that can already be choked up on, and I'd be paranoid of the handle coming apart which could be VERY dangerous. Agawa's quality though is good, their saws are amazing.

[@campingwithjosh]

I can't wait to test it out myself. Such a unique axe/hatchet! Excited to use after watching this. 🤙🏻🪓

[@FumioFunakoshi]

Looks like a solid piece of gear...but what if you had to replace the handle would it have to go back to the factory or can you do it yourself? Also what is the price of this combo?

[@martinerhard8447]

that is indeed cool and I like my boreal 21 but why not use a slip axe head like the rinaldi one and carry two handles or well just make ine in the field?

[@AbleMan.2178]

Great concept!! Like you, I'm wondering how the joinings for head and handle will hold up under use. Both regular and extreme. As a cache item for only emergency use it seems to be top shelf. I'll be watching for updates, thanks for the heads up on this.

[@eponaalbion]

I would like a more traditional hole for the handle with the axe/hatchet head just incase!

[@Gdone]

I like the composite design concern I have is the axe head mount, over time it will loosen is there a wedge to tighten or do you replace the hatchet handle?

[@d.Cog420]

How is it holding up 8 months later? Very keen if it's still rock solid.

[@Friedbrain11]

Seen this on another channel and it is interesting for sure. Only 500 will be produced?

[@martinoutdoors6941]

A great idea very innovative. Wonder what it’s like for actually chopping a tree down

[@Martycycleman]

Looks very interesting. What's it going to be like in, say, five years, thinking of the handle. I hope you try and test it to destruction, which is a good test. When does it come to the market?

[@penelope_skye]

This is actually an amazing bit of kit, ive been looking at buying a hatchet and i may juet buy one of these instead as its both 😂

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

Excellent concept, until I saw the price... For half of it I can get a hand-forged axe head with its leather mask and make myself two tomahawk/shepherd's axe/Basque-style handles (inserted from the top and tapped tight), one short and one long. It takes about the same time to change the handle as it takes to clip the handle extension on for the ADK26, just needs a hard surface or a rock to tap on/with.

[@painkillermoore2664]

Yer Mike how much is it and what is it called I use my Moira axe which is razor sharp it's a great little hatchet but lov the look ov that wow great little axe u got got great concept

[@jesushurtado1959]

Great video but still thinking that my old estwing full tang will still be around when this thing will be long gone