The Council Tool 24" Woodcraft Pack Axe - The Full Experience Part 1 - HighCarbonSteel Love

[@OldmanSnake]

This axe is very similar to my Hults Bruks Akka! I might start looking at these American made beauties.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

That is an absolutely beautiful axe! I'm looking forward to watching this series.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Thank you, brother! I am looking forward to having you here for the series! Nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave

[@YesterdayMeetsToday]

Every time I watch one of your videos it makes me wanna buy something with an edge on it. That looks like a beauty, the handle is gorgeous. They defiantly put it in the right hands, your knowledge of axes is amazing. Thanks for the review

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+lowwkey91 Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! I appreciate the kind words, my friend! -Dave

[@BushOgre]

That axe has such classic beauty. I'm so happy that you are able to own and use one. Couldn't think of a better set of hands to wield that axe. I am very much, looking forward to your series on this axe. Congratulations and enjoy your new beauty.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Jonathan Zook Thank you for the kind words, Jonathan! I really appreciate that, brother! -Dave

[@brianmcwhorter2867]

I think that's the most beautiful axe I've ever seen.

[@DraftyBarnboy]

This is Council Tools premium Wood-Craft Pack Axe... it is meant to be packed so the handles are short (19" and 24")... traditionally a 2 1/4 lbs. Boy's Axe was hung on a 28" handle... and some like to use 24 " handles for their Boy's Axes... and house axes have an even shorter handle... since the the head weight on the Pack Axe is 2 lbs. going longer on the handle would make it seem to light for the length...most axe heads are proportional to the length of the handle...as you gain in weight you gain in length... there are exceptions to this rule of thumb when dealing with task specific axes that are set up for the needs of the user. There will be other axes released in this new line of Wood-craft... so stay tuned... Peace, Rooster

[@DraftyBarnboy]

Well, we'll just have to take back the internet one axe video at a time...eh? :) Actually there are many places on the internet, including some axe related channels that talk about the axe as a tool....I think David does a good job of showing the functionality of all the axes that he owns and uses...and just like many fans of axes, he sees the beauty in the form which is related to the function... he doesn't use axes that aren't useful..... but out of respect for David, this is not really a forum for lengthy discussion, and we shouldn't hijack the comment section to discuss the overall axe market, the lack of basic and common knowledge that has been lost in a generation or two, or anything else not directly related to his video... too much to consider and discuss here....agreed? Peace, Rooster

[@Anson120]

I love saws. They make less of a mess. I like to leave the area looking clean for others. I do love axes.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@ericb.4358]

I bought the 19" handle version from Piragis Northwoods Outfitters, Ely, Minn. It is an excellent "camp axe" for car camping and canoeing or even horse packing.

[@armandoayala9912]

Hello Dave, just contacted Self Reliance Outfitters and spoke to a gentleman and they said the do have discounts for the Military, Fire Fighters, and Law Enforcement. So as soon I return to the states from conducting 6 months of training here in Germany and Poland I will order this axe from them. And will recommend them to anyone instead of Council tools since they seem not to appreciate what we do for the USA even though there product is made in the USA. Thank you Dave - Sgt A

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I am very happy to hear that, Armando! SRO is excellent and I have purchased a lot of good gear from them! Great to hear they support the people who protect us. Be safe over there and I look forward to talking with you again soon, SGT! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

I'm defenetly getting this one and soon.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I think you would love this axe! -Dave

[@realmetis8002]

wow you are one lucky man dave.cant wait for the rest of the reviews on this axe .thank you

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+real metis Thank you for watching, my friend! I look forward to having you here for the rest of the series! Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@billwolfram412]

Can't wait !! LOL Nice AX !!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Bill Wolfram LOL! Thank you for watching, Bill! Much more to come! -Dave

[@KnifeRev]

Looks like this company is putting out some quality axes.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+KnifeRev Council Tool is outstanding, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch! Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@watermain48]

What a great introduction and description of what is obviously a high quality axe. I'm anxious to get your take on how it performs. Thanks for sharing.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the intro video, Bill! I have loved every minute of using this axe! Very high quality and a well thought out design! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@FedericoBorluzzi]

Wow, very nice looking axe. And I love the packaging, too!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Federico Borluzzi Thank you for watching and leaving your very nice comment, Federico! I am a big fan of nice packaging, no matter what the product is. It shows pride! -Dave

[@jeremymegit968]

Wish they were making them as nice as the one in this video now a days. Different Sheath and what looks to be an untreated handle. The head doesn't have that dark colour to it now either.

[@armandoayala9912]

I did contact them and the lady I spoke to said they did not have Military discount. Thanks for your response. I will continue to shop around. Enjoy your videos keep up the good work.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I am sorry to hear that, brother. I hope you can find a dealer that offers military discounts. A couple of other places that carry this excellent axe are the pathfinder store - www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com/axes-tomahawks-3/ - and Duluth - www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/35229.aspx?kw=axe&processor=content. Let me know how it goes! -Dave

[@ShinyKnife]

Nice video! Thumbs up 👍

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Shiny Knife Thank you for the kind words, my friend! -Dave

[@peterhuggins9267]

very nice. That's a beautiful axe - I really like all the little touches.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Peter Huggins Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, Peter! -Dave

[@jeffrichards5106]

Thanks for the review Dave, I'm still banging my head against the wall deciding to get the Council Tool -Woodcraft or the Gransfors Bruks small forest axe ! AUGGGGH!! I'll hear great reviews for either one and then there are those bad reviews for either one, I hate that. Maybe I'll just have to roll the dice?? I never really had a quality axe and I'm no expert.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, Jeff! You are exactly right...there are good and bad reviews on all types of gear I have never used a GB, however, I fully support Council Tool. Made in the USA, excellent product and a company full of nice people. Maybe you could start by checking out the CT Boy's axe? At a more budget price, it will give you a good idea of what Council Tool has to offer. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, my friend and please keep me posted! -Dave

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Very nice AX on my list for sure look forward to the up coming videos

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Turtle Bushcraft Thank you, John! You would love the axe, my friend! Look forward to having you here for the future videos, brother! -Dave

[@MYNICEEV]

Awesome.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Raymond Earle Thank you, Raymond! -Dave

[@johnkania6888]

Wow, congrats on the great new axe from Council Tools. Great looking axe and super informational video. Can't wait to get my hands on one of those beauties.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+John Kania Thank you for the very nice comment, John! You are going to love this axe! I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave

[@DidierNomade]

Hi Dave, very beautilful axe.....very nice for the wood and the bushcraft ! thank's for sharing brother ;)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Didier Nomade Hi Didier! Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, my friend! The bushcraft review in the woods is coming soon, brother! Great to hear from you! -Dave

[@NWIPrepper19113]

Very nice ax. Thanks for sharing.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+NWIPrepper19113 Thank you, my friend! I appreciate you taking the time to watch! Great to hear from you! -Dave

[@NWIPrepper19113]

+HighCarbonSteel Love You're very welcome.

[@sharoncrowe-snooshomestead3536]

Great new ax you have. Can't wait for part 2.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+sharon crowe Thank you, sharon! I can't wait to have you here for part 2, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave

[@mckwilly]

very nice Dave looking forward to the series for sure !

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+MCKwilly Thank you for the kind words, Mark! I am looking forward to having you here for the series, brother! Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@dr.rodsmith7156]

Beautiful Axe ... Super Presentation Dave.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Dr. Rod Smith Thank you for the kind words, Dr. Rod! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch, my friend! As always, very nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@77ctaylor]

Nice axe and un-boxing/review. Look forward to your series on the woodcraft axe. Keep up the good work!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Colin Taylor Thank you for the kind words, Colin! I look forward to having you here for the series, my friend! -Dave

[@scottryker4888]

The orientation on the bottom IS as important, because it shows the overall orientation of the grain inside the handle. Also there are alot of runoff's along the length if that handle, runoff's increase the likelihood of split handles.

[@lorisb1513]

I still love my Gränsfors small forest axe.But this one looks beautiful too. Greetings from Switzerland -Loris

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, Loris! Yes, this axe is beautiful and outstanding! My absolute dream axe! Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave

[@redcanoe14]

Greetings from British Columbia. Those cheek cut outs look cool, I am not sure how effective they are, as you probably know, many older models of axe have convexing from the top to the bottom of the blade (not just from the edge to the haft). This is reputed to be a method of preventing an axe sticking because there is a much smaller area of contact during the splitting process. I have used axes with a variety of wedge thicknesses and grind angles that don't stick, but require a shallower chopping angle when cutting across the grain. The 24" hafted 2lbs axe is becoming a benchmark for 'Bushcraft' / or 'Woodcraft' as Dave Canterbury prefers (perhaps a challenge to the revered Ray Mears of 'Bushcraft' fame in the UK :)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

This axe fits the bushcraft/woodcraft criteria very well. Excellent steel, tremendous handle and made right here in the States by a company of very nice people! I wouldn't hesitate to put this axe right up against any of the axes made overseas. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@Timothy_Jones]

Love this video! Council tool makes great stuff!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Tim! I am very happy to hear that you enjoy the video and you are exactly right...Council Tool makes great stuff! -Dave

[@tacticalcats7722]

Cool nice looking axe. Put it through its paces Dave.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Tactical Cats Thank you, my friend! I sure will put it through it's paces! I appreciate you watching and leaving you awesome comment! -Dave

[@karlatiller-barclay1965]

Love it very much

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Karla Tiller-Barclay Me too, Karla! It's such an awesome axe! Thank you for stopping by! Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@alanhoytakabudgetbushcraft2280]

Cant wait to see it in action

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Alan Hoyt aka:BudgetBushCrafter Thank you, Alan! Full forest review on the way, brother! -Dave

[@CentralOregonDesertExplorers]

That's a nice looking axe. Looking forward to the rest of the series! Nick

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Central Oregon Desert Explorers Thank you for watching, Nick! Full forest review coming very soon, my friend! -Dave

[@russelllieser4226]

Great video

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Nice Axe. Looking forward to the series.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Nathan4071 Thank you, Nathan! Looking forward to having you here for the series! -Dave

[@yveskc1]

I like this review, thaks for sharing.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+yveskc1 I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the review, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch! -Dave

[@southpawbushcraft7522]

I see I will need one of these to go with the Boys Axe!! GREAT video!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+SouthPaw Bushcraft Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, Dawn! This axe is an excellent companion for my Council Tool Boy's axe! You will love it! -Dave

[@EDCAdventures]

Great video. Absolutely beautiful ax!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+EDC Adventures Thank you for the kind words, brother! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave

[@DeanO]

Very nice

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Dean O Thank you for watching, Dean O! -Dave

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Oh yes, i look forward to the more in depth review...woods

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+MTwoodsrunner Thank you, sir! I look forward to having you here for the reviews! Full day in the forest test coming soon, brother! -Dave

[@cabotbluegill]

Looking forward to your series my council tool Hudson bay 28 inch is by far my favorite to carry and use. Do you have any idea when these will be on the market

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+cabotbluegill Thank you, my friend! I love the 28" Council Tool axes! That is the size of my beloved Council Tool Boy's axe and I carry it every time out! The Woodcraft Pack axe is all set to go, my friend - counciltool.com/new-wood-craft-axe-line/. Thank you for watching, brother! -Dave

[@mrben9364]

Great! Now I've found another axe I must posses.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+ben wheatley Haha! I know the feeling, ben! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your comment, my friend! -Dave

[@mrben9364]

+HighCarbonSteel Love I got my axe and although it's beautiful and I love the thin handle it doesn't meet my expectations. I got a letter from the Vice President of Council tools and apparently they are going to sort my problem out. Time will tell.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

ben wheatley Oh man! What happened, my friend?? -Dave

[@mrben9364]

+HighCarbonSteel Love I was the unlucky recipient of a softer than normal blade edge.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

ben wheatley Ugh..sorry to hear about that, brother. I am glad to hear that Council Tool said they are sorting your problem out. Keep me posted, ben. -Dave

[@DraftyBarnboy]

Great video....I'm glad that the Pack Axe has served you well... keep up the good work Brother!! Peace, Rooster :)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, Rooster! I really appreciate that, my friend! This is one of the absolute best axes I have ever used! Great to hear from you, brother! -Dave

[@survivorjohnny44]

That's a really nice axe. I went and looked at their website and I also really like the apocolaxe

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+John “survivor johnny” Tewelow Thank you for watching, brother! The Apocolaxe is a very popular model of theirs. It's like an axe multi-tool..haha! It's got your style written all over it, my friend! -Dave

[@wyattoneable]

That is one beautiful tool. Nice job with the review!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+wyattoneable Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, my friend! Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@seanlikesnfl]

nice

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Sean Williams Thank you, Sean! I appreciate you watching, my friend! -Dave

[@seanlikesnfl]

welcome

[@markgreer6921]

It must be nice to get an awesome gift I love the 19" one but I just can't afford one but it's on my wish list

[@joelewis7507]

awesome

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Joe Lewis Thank you for taking the time to watch, Joe! I appreciate really appreciate that! -Dave

[@Apalm12]

There’s curl under the head that’s not properly hung will work loose

[@zombiefighterof1987]

Give it a full convex like a Wetterlings and you have an ax that will kick the Gränsfors SFA or Scandi forest ax's butt

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for stopping by, my friend! -Dave

[@Theoutdoorproject80]

Awesome axe ! I only have one good axe a gransfors bruks small forest axe ! Your building a nice collection! Great video!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+omega survival Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, my friend! Very nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, Thanx You, I got the Council 24" Wood Craft Axe with the Heavy Duty Sheath and Sling and you helped. But we got lucky with the weather for this weekend. We drove on snowy roads but its going to really warm up. But regardless, I took my G.B. Small Forest Axe instead. All though my 24" Pack Axe served me well last winter. I also brought my Bacho Laplander since I have two Bacho's, I almost brought my Wicked Tough Saw, but I changed my mind. But I'm also excited about my knives because I'll have a chance to see how good my Frost Mora 840 Clipper will perform with my Fox Bushcraft Parang, This is the second time my Bushcraft Parang was at this location. Once in a wonderland of Snow, now in milder weather, Its wet and some remembererence of snow, but its alot warmer. So I brought my lighter Axe. I really think I put together another good set. But thinking about my Frost Mora Clipper, I really feel its found a nice home complimenting the other tools, But in my Solo Scouts, I really feel my 3V Master Hunter is what I'll use with my Fox Bushcraft Parang, Because I can still very easily add my Vic. or even my C.S. Black Rhino Slipjoint with the Tri-Ad lockback Folder although I like fix blades more than folders. Again Thanx You for your help that helped me get my 24" Council Pack Axe.,,.

[@btrswt35]

For the price I would have liked to see a full sheath that covered the entire head. I never liked those little ones that just protect the edge.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

The included mask isn't bad at all. High quality leather and it stays really well. I like the full sheaths, too! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@DraftyBarnboy]

They do have an option for a full sheath and carry sling.... Peace, Rooster counciltool.com/shop/accessories/sheath-pack-axe-heavy-duty-full-welted-leather-black-with-d-rings/

[@LouiseGardner412]

Very nice axe Dave! Cant wait to see how this axe does out there =)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Louise Gardner Thank you, Louise! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, my friend! -Dave

[@LouiseGardner412]

Your welcome!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Louise Gardner You're the best, Louise! -Dave

[@LouiseGardner412]

Thanks Dave! So are you! =)

[@joemedeiros46]

I’m so torn between my beloved American brother axe and the sweed equivalent. One time big buy for myself as I can rock a Chinese tool and get it ALL done. Help!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

IMHO, Council Tool axes are the best. Great company, excellent people and tremendous axes made right here in the USA and I think they are every bit as good as the Swedish axes. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Joe! -Dave

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Nice

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Alfonso Casillas Thank you, Alfonso! -Dave

[@armandoayala9912]

Thanks Dave. I am in the U.S. Army, do you know any place that sells this axe and might have Military Discounts? I am very interested in this product

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Hello, my friend! Thank you for watching and thank you for your service! I am happy to have you stop by! You might want to contact Council Tool directly to inquire about any well-deserved Military discounts - counciltool.com. I am not sure if they have any in place, however, they are very nice people and a great company so they might. -Dave

[@ThunderMountainTactical]

Bada$$ axe!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+ThunderMountain Tactical Thank you, brother! So far, so good! -Dave

[@timc46440]

Yep, will be picking one up...but probably the 19" version. Great vid Dave, get some lotion on those mitt's!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Timbo Slice (Yambagger46) You are going to love the Council Tool Woodcraft Pack axe! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your kind words! Hahaha...my family gives me a hard time about lotion on my hands all the time! -Dave

[@Abbbb225]

How is the pole heat treated? isn't the whole head heat treated at one time?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I believe Council Tool paid special attention to develop the poll the way they did. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@axejunkies3761]

the poll is heated during a separate heating and quenching.... induction coils that can localize the heated areas..

[@angelasimpson7371]

Very nice axe there Dave Looking forward to see the next instalment A T B Andrew

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Andrew Simpson Thank you for watching, Andrew! I look forward to having you here for the next installment, my friend! -Dave

[@OldForesterTN]

Spring wood & Summer wood.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! -Dave

[@toddkendall6455]

great vid

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Todd Kendall Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, Todd! -Dave

[@stevenmc56]

High carbon steel. Wow you fondle your Axe funny I do that with fine tools as well . P. S. The wife Thinks I am nuts lol!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Hahaha! It's all part of the fun, Steve, and my wife thinks the exact same thing about me! Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave

[@BK33REVIEWS]

The newer models don't look nearly as well as yours out of the box, I would buy one if they still did

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I have actually heard that, too. It's too bad because it really added to the aesthetics! I do think you would still love this axe regardless, however, I can understand your point. Thank you for watching, my friend! -Dave

[@timhill2849]

great looking pack axe. Been watching this for awhile. price is not going down, looks like i will be paying for it, but really love the tool. thanks for sharing. new sub here Also.👍

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and sub, my friend! It's great to have you here, Tim! I think you will absolutely love this axe - one of my favorites! I haven't seen the price go down either, however, it's well worth the price (which is still less expensive than several non-USA made high-end axes)! Let me know how you like it, Tim! -Dave

[@jasonking5560]

Enjoyed your video. Would love to see a review on the council tool FSS boys axe that Omaha knife sells.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, Jason, and I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the video! I will check out that axe, my friend! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, Even with my Maxpedition Kodiak Gearsling, I could still use my 24" Council Wood Craft Pack Axe with the Heavy Suty Sheath and Sling, But so far I've been using my G. B. Small Forest Axe, because it fits great in a Axe Holster made by our friend Eugene. But also as much as I like my Wicked Tough Saw I prefer to go with my bigger Silky Bigboy2000 with sheath. But I change alot like the weather, It just depends, and the weather has alot to do with it. On cold snowy days, I still use my carbon blades, But on wetter days, I go with stainless. Like my Arvensis 119 and my Bokor Coye Ridgeback or my Fallkniven A-1 with my Cold Steel Mini Pendleton, The Saw's and Axe are the ones I use regardless. Yes, My 24" Council Wood Craft Pack Axe is one of my Fav's, Thanx to you. Oh, I also added a few more to my Google Plus just search Paulie 4X and tell me what you think Ok. ,, .

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I'll check it out! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

I like it's size, I also show it on my Google Plus Plus just search Paulie 4X and tell me what you think Ok. ,, .

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, Infact I taking my 24" Council Wood Craft Pack Axe with the Heavy Duty Sheath and Sling, and my new concoctions, my Arvensis 119 and my Bokor Coye Ridgeback I put together, I'also taking my Silky Bigboy2000 with sheath. I'm also taking a 3Day Backpack, I just want to see how cumbersome everything will be. The weather calls for rain, So only three of us will brave the elements, If it was snow, I would of taken my Piggyback system with my Rodent 7 and my Rodent 4, I'm sure my Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger 78 would of worked, But I'm pretty happy how my concoction came out. Starting a fire with wet wood should be a good practice, But we won't be too far from the cabin, so if it gets too bad to watch my beloved Dawg'z, I don't drink, But my friends say they can't watch football without some Paul'ies Girl, heh heh heh, The knives I'm taking are both stainless steel, So this will be more of a experiment to see how much gear I could handle comfortably. One More Game, Go Tribe. ,, .

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Let me know how it goes! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Copy That, Dave. ,, .

[@armandoayala9912]

What is the cutting edge length?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

About 3 1/2 inches -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah David, WoW, This is my next Axe. I'm also getting the heavier mask and harness, Thanx for sharing it. But everytime I'm ready to pull the trigger, I get side trackrd, I just got my new Battle Horse Attitude done My Way, and thought Ok, now the Axe, But Busse Combat came out with the Ergo Battle Mistress in the INFI Steel and I just had to get it because they sell out really fast and when they sell out, you don't know when it will be made again or never. Now I have a three knife set, Oh, I have others, but besides my Green American Flag Cerakote ASH-1, all are none coated, My Badger Attack Ergo, Steel Heart Ergo and now my Ergo Battle Mistress are coated and a beautiful match. But yeah, It's on my wanna, wanna, list.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+paulie 4x Thank you for watching! It's funny how other gear gets in the way sometimes..haha! -Dave

[@bushcraftohio7320]

that does look like a great axe!! I watched a vid. on dave Canterburys chan. he had a part in the design I think. out of my price range but a great axe for sure.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+bushcraftOHIO So far, it's an excellent axe, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, Yeah, I kind of made the 24" Council Wood Craft Pack Axe as my go to cold weather Axe. I can use many cutting tool combinations, Piggyback or single carry with a neck knife, Like one of my Fav. Modified Rodent 6 or my Fallkniven A-1 with my Mora 510 or any of my neck knives, Oh, that Piggyback I made with my Bokor Black Rold and the Mora Classic #1 I had a lapel pin gold tone with Three Flags, The American, Ukrainian and Canadian Flags given as a token on a special convention, We'll I pinned it into my Classic #1 and gorilla glued it on, It looks great. But I've been using my Maxpedition Kodiak Sling, It's perfect to carry alot of gear that I can use to stay comfortable on a overnighter if I lets say I run out of daylight, and it's very cold when I do what I enjoy doing the most and that's scouting new area's. Today, I took my Benchmade Arvensis 119 Piggybacked with my Bokor Coye Ridgeback, I horizontal carried it along with my Silky Bigboy2000 with sheath. I also had a weapon, a small auto as a detergent. and a Canteen, I could also bring a cooking kit. Yeah, I practice this to see what works and what doesn't work, Weight seems to be a problem, So I exchanged my Rodent 7 and my Rodent 4 and replaced the Rodent 4 with my Rodent 3 and made another Piggyback with my Rodent 9 and the Rodent 4, I figured out that I can carry my Piggyback's in my Maxpedition Kodiak Sling until I need to wear them in a Baldric Carry. It's seems to work great then. The Kodiak Sling is big, almost as big as a 2-3Day Backpack. So now it's part of my gear when I Scout. But that lapel medallion looks very nice, It had a pin and I tact it in that hole on the Classic #1 handle with a little gorilla glue is all I needed, It's in there very secure and looks great. Surprisingly that Piggyback with my Bokor Black Rold and the Classic #1 is very lite. I also can molle attach my 17" Hultafors Bruks Agdor Hatchet to the Kodiak Sling, so taking a cooking set is easy. Ofcource I can use many combination's. But one needs to practice, so they can figure out what they can handle, No sense leaving gear behind in a survival situation. I just wanted to share this with you, especially tacing that gold plated medallion to the handle of my Mora Classic #1. I think even a plain tac would look better, the target cross with that hole on the end of the handle is to center the wood in a lathe when they make the handle, so I just pimped it up to cover that. Talk to you soon, Partner, Ok, Laterz. ,, .

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Nice setup, as always! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Yeah that pin I stuck and glued to the Classic #1 looks so good, But Thanx You. ,, .

[@JohnDoe-eh5ee]

136 bucks! For that price a Hults Bruk "Kisa" would be my choice. You can't beat hultafors aka Husqvarna when considering value (price/utility). Does it look "cool" yes is it worth 136? Not for me. I have a hatchet from Council but I hardly ever use it I always find that my Silky Ono hatchet ends up in my hands instead. You gotta love Japanese steel :)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for stopping by! -Dave

[@MTwoodsrunner]

ok you have GOT to be axe poor by now David...???.....but then, you can never have enough sharpys! eh amigo. saw David Canterbury's intro of this axe and it looks good, love the slimmer handle and the deep beard...congrats!...woods

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+MTwoodsrunner Haha! A lot of the axes I have done videos on, I already owned. I just thought I would start showing them. You are exactly right, you can never have enough! Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, woods! -Dave

[@swingintrees]

this review was a 15-minute regurgitation of information on the council tools website that takes 30 Seconds To Read.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@MrKfq269]

Just received mine. The head wasn't engraved like yours. Hmmmmm.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Very interesting. Not sure why that is. Have you contacted Council Tool about that? And other than the engraving, is everything else okay with it? Thank you for watching and I am happy to hear that you picked one of these up, my friend! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, I might of typed the wrong number on the Ochsenkopf it's 620 H-1257

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I will check it out, my friend! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Kewl, and lemme know what you think Ok, .. ,

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

She is a looker and now I have to struggle to resist the urge but I want to so bad yikes. Conflicted. All I have to do is push a button yet I resist. Strong... but weakening. Where's that button? No, yes. do it, stop... thanks for this, I think lol.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+cyclist01222 LOL! Sorry for causing so much stress, my friend, but I can assure you that you will love the axe. I appreciate you watching and leaving your awesome comment! Full forest review coming soon! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, Happy Thanksgiving, Playboy. ,, .

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Same to you, brother! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

We WON !!!

[@paulie4x1]

Oh, Thanx You. ,, .

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, How many Browns does it take to win a Super Bowl, , , Who knows, and we may never know, , , heh heh heh

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Haha! When it comes to the Browns, that sounds like a trick question! -Dave

[@ezhekial]

Nice infomercial.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Remy - (Ray-Me) Haha..thank you for watching, my friend! This is an outstanding axe! -Dave

[@JohnDoe-eh5ee]

Remy - Hit the nail on the head that's exactly what this is.

[@ezhekial]

yeah, glad to see im not alone in realizing that.

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

While it's pretty I think I'll stick with the hand forged brands. It looks well hung but if, as you say, the handle has heartwood in it, that is not a quality handle. Second growth hickory only please. It's pretty but not premium.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! -Dave

[@oldtimer4567]

Justin Ammerman while I'm not defending CT axes as they do use alot of poor quality handles in some of their axe lines, I've seen GB's & other hand forged axes that also had less than premium handles. Then again, I've seen budget axes that had some of the best hickory handles that's hung in an these days. Truthfully however, for as much as most people these days are going to use any axe while out playing "bushcraft" & "survival", very few will ever break even those "less than premium" handles. Another fact is, that most all handles, even premium ones, that companies use nowdays are way to thick & bulky & don't have enough "flex" in 'em. True, old time lumberjacks & wood cutters would laugh in discust at how thick & lunky handles, even the "premium" ones, are made these days. But, apparently, these days, the ideal has became a thicker handle is a stronger handle, and that simply isn't true. And while, for an axe that trully gets used on a day in day out basis, with alot of sweat equity swinging put behind it, handle grain can be a factor, but it's equally important that a handle also be "thin" enough to flex & absorb shock. All I hear on KZbin from axe reviewers, is the importance of good "grain orientation", good "grain orientation", good "grain orientation", over & over & over & over, with never a mention of why a handle needs to be able to flex, If most of the KZbin "millennial" axe reviewers could go back in time to when men WORKED clearing forrest & harvesting timber by axe & not just PLAYING bushcraft to make KZbin videos, those old time guys would laugh these "millennials" right out of the forrest!

[@WisconsinEric]

This one seems a bit "Trendy" to me, as I have never come across one single vintage axe that looks anything like it. I am far more interested in Council Tools Velvicut and FSS Boys axes as they are built to US Forest Service specs... And they do have a high centerline per US Forest Service specs to minimize sticking, just as the vintage axes do. I do have three vintage axes with the "Phantom Bevels" (A Mann, Plumb, and a Kelly made Pow-R-Kraft) but from my understanding those Phantom Bevels were simply a marketing gimmick. I have zero doubt that these new Council axes are made of excellent steel, but I am far too conservative to be one of the first to try these out... I will let others try them for a couple years before taking them seriously.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+WisconsinEric I can appreciate that, my friend. I am never one to jump on the "latest and greatest" either. So far, so good with this one. I have a full forest review coming soon and we will see what it's got. Those are a couple of excellent axes you mentioned. I plan on owning each of them someday. The Velvicuts are things of beauty! I have heard differing opinions on phantom bevels. I think if they were tremendously effective or made that big of a difference, you would see them on all axe designs. They are very beautiful, though. I can understand being conservative, as well. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@WisconsinEric]

HighCarbonSteel Love The Council Velvicut and FSS boys axes are the only brand new axes on the market that interest me... I sold/traded both my Gransfors and my full size 32" Wetterlings over a year ago and do I not regret it. I do like my 26" Wetterlings though, and will likely hold on to that one for a bit(pun intended). It does have a slightly high centerline, unlike the completely flat Gransfors. I do reserve the right to change my mind on this new Council offering though... I have been wrong in the past, and I am sure to be wrong in the future ;) I will be looking forward to your forest review, and there have been a bunch of BCUSA guys including Rooster reviewing them on that forum too.

[@WisconsinEric]

HighCarbonSteel Love I don't know if you are in contact with Council or not, but I believe they should bring more high end Velvicuts to the market. I believe a Velvicut 2.5lb double bit cruiser would be a Huge Hit, and a Velvicut spec version of that hatchet you reviewed would make for a killer tool as well. Currently no manufacture offers a Cruiser, and the supply of vintage cruisers is very limited, and they are expensive. I traded my vintage Collins Cruiser for snowshoes last year, and I really miss how that thing swung... But sadly the steel sucked. A Council Velvicut Cruiser would be much better.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+WisconsinEric You are right, my friend! A premium Council Tool Double Bit Cruiser Axe would be beautiful! -Dave

[@WisconsinEric]

HighCarbonSteel Love The market is Begging for it, and it amazes me Council has not put it out yet... I finally mentioned it on BCUSA after biting my tongue on the subject since this "Woodcraft" axe came out. Rooster replied that it would likely happen. PS. I took a marketing class in middle school, and we has a class competition. My group crushed the competition with my idea and we sold out of all goods right away. At 12yrs old I was completely board with marketing, and I lost all interest. 25yrs later I still have zero interest in marketing, but I am seeing failure all around me where there could and should be success. Tent manufactures are currently going out of their way to fail as well. Council better step their game up before Wetterlings brings a 2.5lb cruiser to the market.

[@brianmcwhorter2867]

I think that's the most beautiful axe I've ever seen.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Brian McWhorter I think it's beautiful, as well, my friend! Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment! -Dave