2 Year Review on the Husqvarna Multi-Purpose Axe / How to Tighten a Loose Axe Head

[@Marabomara]

Hi there... 4 years ago you made a vid and uploaded it to youtube. Since then I watch all your stuff. I am a huge fan. I live in Germany in a rather crowded city and miss the nature. So whenever you upload something new it feels like beeing with you in the woods. I really enjoy it. I never commented on your vids but since you mentioned the rude people I feel I need to step up for you. I always took your vids for granted but you are right: it is work shooting them and thinking of new ideas. Your vids are calm and peaceful and your reviews are honest and nice. So I don't get why people write bad stuff. If they would be in the woods as often as you are in them they would appreciate your reviews or at least be so kind and would not be rude when they had tips for you. So to end my text: if you don't mind please continue to make such nice videos. They are little gems in the youtube world. And I think I am not the only one to feel that. I wish you all the best. Greetings from Germany. Flo (sorry for any mistakes - this is just my school englisch I learned many years ago).

[@TrustinTimber]

Beautiful comment. Thank you soo much. I really appreciate it. Please don't be shy to keep commenting. Your School english is better then my english and it's my first language:)

[@Sam-ot8lm]

You have really good English considering it's not your first language, also, I know that situation all too well, I live in London and forests like in his videos are scarce.

[@joewhite5606]

Your English and spelling is a whole lot better than most people in the USA. Just read the comments for conformation of that.

[@mrushing76]

@@TrustinTimber is the propylene glycol antifreeze straight or a 50/50 water mix?

[@BBQDad463]

Your English is fine.

[@bigoldgrizzly]

One trick I use in order to get a 'premium fit' of a haft , is to do the final fitting while the head is hot. I give it a few minutes in boiling water then fit and drive the wedge. This give a small, but significant expansion of the eye which contracts when it cools. I never glue wedges and aim to leave 3/16 " of the saw kerf unfilled so when it gets a little loose, there is room to drive the wedge that little bit further using a drift. On initial fitting, I don't use a steel wedge . This leaves a 'metal free' clear space to fit a metal round wedge if the head comes loose on you out in the woods.

[@hectorfox9710]

Thanks for your advice.👍

[@mikepreslar8686]

Great all pupose Axe, I bought mine at a Husky Equipment Rental Shop for $72 a year ago. Made my own Mask for it. It's a Jewel!

[@evergreenorganics]

It’s great to see you address the “comments from the haters” as a content creator with a tiny channel I was kind of taken back by how brash people can be on here. Everyone is an expert in the comment section and people are more than willing to try to tear your video apart. With that said I’m glad and overwhelming majority of folks on here are really positive. Thanks for the great video.

[@donalddakota8069]

Great review Trustin, always happy when I can learn something useful. I also don't get the negativity from some people, it's one thing to offer advice or helpful hints learned through experience or from others but it's another thing to just criticize or knock someone. Pay no mind to the negative comments and of course the Trolls! There are many of us who enjoy the things you and your wife share with us! Take care and stay well!

[@TrustinTimber]

Right on. Thank you very much.

[@troymanning3150]

Another nice video. Great to see you use a lighter. A lot of people think if you are in the woods you have to use a ferro rod. Sometimes you just need fire.

[@TrustinTimber]

Yeah, I feel the same way. I sometimes purposely use a lighter to remind people it's an option:)

[@jf73f80]

I have some advice for you .there are a lot of toxic people on KZbin and just comment on people doing because there miserable in there own life . you have a fantastic way of life don't let there comments get to you .just ignore them or challenge them to make a video in the woods to show a better way.

[@TheGozman100]

People just like to arm chair quarterback everything and put others down. I’ve spent most of my life in the mountains hunting, fishing and camping. I think you did a outstanding job!!! Not everyone does everything the same and we all have different ways of doing things. So keep making awesome videos!

[@TrustinTimber]

Much appreciated.

[@bigoldgrizzly]

Very true friend, there are more ways of killing a pig than f****** it to death..... as my old Granny used to say ;

[@TheMasonator777]

Just bought the Husqvarna Forest Axe today, before I watched any reviews, based on my memory of the reviews of the other small forest axe you mentioned. Relieved to see I did the right thing! I also jacketed my handle with a tight cord wrap, before I even saw your leather wrap... Again, I felt pretty good about that! Thanks for the long use review.

[@giovannimacaluso8510]

Where did you buy the axe.

[@ragamuffin1588]

@@giovannimacaluso8510 You can buy it online if you're in the US.

[@bigoldgrizzly]

' Use it as a tool' Now that is what I love to hear .... retightening the head is just as much maintenance as sharpening

[@Otis010707]

Trustin, my 26" Husky will be arriving in the next 3-5 days from Amazon at a current cost of $127. Thank you for the review which helped me make the decision to buy it.

[@TrustinTimber]

hope it serves you as well as mine serves me.

[@rimofheaven]

Hello, my name is Peter. I live in Eastport, Maine; an area we refer to as "Downeast." I grew up in New Hampshire, but have been here for about 16 years. The nature and wildlife of this region has engrained itself into my heart and soul. I'll be leaving everything I love about this earth in body, as I am moving to an urbanized area of our state to be with the woman I love. As the time has drawn near, I have found myself being drawn into bushcraft. I purchased my first axe a few weeks ago - a Hultafors forest axe. I paid top dollar for it, and I do like it. However, the dealer sent me the less than premium version. I was pretty disappointed, as the axe was dull out of the box and the traditional markings on the head were incomplete. I was still excited to have it though because I wasn't purchasing an axe as much as a growing sense of purpose. The axe you shared in this review is a perfectly capable tool that will offer a long life of enjoyment outdoors. Your tool is only as good as your care for it - no matter the price. Thank you for this review.

[@bethsuter4637]

Just discovered your content. Love it. Been going back through your older videos. You’re not just an amazing bushcrafter, but you’re a filmmaker also. As an archaeologist, I dig up the past and try to understand archaic lifeways - I’ve watched many channels and hundreds and hundreds of hours of content, and you’re among the best. Was considering buying this 26” axe through your Amazon link. I’m 57, mostly retired, and a forest camper, but I’m not that strong, so I was looking for more of a boys ax. And this looked like the perfect tool for me. I was hoping the 1.9 axehead wasn’t too weighty. Followed your store link, and next I read the negative reviews about Husqvarna, and they made me nervous. Forging their logo (on the thinner part) caused the axe blade to split. I know you said they fixed that problem, but their customer service seemed poor. In other words, Husqvarna never owned up to the problem and replaced the axes. Secondly, I consider you an expert on these matters, so I tried to follow your nonchalant attitude about the top of your wooden handle being split. Then I saw other complaints online about it, e.g. one photograph showed three or four splits in a just-shipped ax. Honestly, I wouldn’t use the axe much at all, so I didn’t want to buy a $190 ax. But I wouldn’t mind spending $60-$100 for the right all-around axe. And I’m not splitting firewood regularly. I’d probably use it 3 to 4 times a year. I know you said on your March 2019 video that Husqvarna fixed the logo/weakness problem with the ax, but the unresolved customer service complaints have kind of soured me on the company. I’ve seen plenty of male archaeologists break tools in the field that women would never have broken, so I wonder if Husqvarna kind of had that attitude: that their axes wouldn’t have failed in 2015 unless someone did something really stupid to it? On the fence here in AlbaNY about if I should buy this axe. Please advise, kind sir.

[@TrustinTimber]

Beth Suter you have definitely done your research. I’m not sure why all the negative comments are there on Amazon so I wondered for a while if it was competition driving it. However, when I asked Husqvarna directly they didn’t deny it and said it was fixed. With that being said, I have 3 of their access, gave one as a gift, and know about 10 others who use them hard. No one I know personally has had any issues. If you do buy it, and do have issues please let me know. I think if you’re looking for a light head this is a great choice. I’m still enjoying mine. Thanks for all the kind words.

[@FT4Freedom]

Definitely understanding the limitations of a tool is important. I have a boys axe and it's for medium chopping forces. It will last forever within those boundaries. Any steel head mounted on a wood handle has very specific use requirements. Knowing the tool is very important.

[@joelwatts9042]

Great video. I like the solitude in the forest.

[@TrustinTimber]

Yeah, me too.

[@PinoyBladeHunter]

thanks for this video, im getting a husqy multipurpose axe myself.

[@mikehopper9516]

Thank you sir . This was very informative for me. Cheers. Stay safe.

[@exploringlife738]

Always amazing to see you (and your wife) hitting the same sliver of wood right on target after full back-swings while chopping trees and wood ... seems like uncanny accuracy that even professional golfers would be envious of - most troll grunts have no idea what it takes or how different environs/wood/projects fit with each individual's best results. As for thumb-down counts, it's not impossible for thumb-uppers to mis-click (I noticed I mistakenly did so on a couple of other youtube vids in the past months when I was not well focused on my mouse action and didn't notice till I returned for re-watching - yikes!). You and your wife's videos are so superb they are the only one's I actively search for ... there will come a day, not far off, when you will hit 100k+ subscribers, and no one will be surprised when you hit 1M. :}

[@TrustinTimber]

Thanks Tina, I use to think you were a robot generating poetic comments on 100's of KZbin videos. Obviously, I've since learnt you are a compassionate and appreciative human but I'm so flattered that we're the only videos you search out. That's huge for us and will help KZbin know that people are enjoying our content and will share it with more viewers. I actually thought of you when this video was done. I was like Tina probably doesn't care about what axe to buy. That's why I didn't make it a Timber Tuesday and just put it out on Monday:). Happy to hear you watched it till the end anyway. Very much appreciated.

[@exploringlife738]

@@TrustinTimber lol I have in past been accused of embodying the "infinite monkey theorem" in jest (ah, old college days!) but yeah, real, human and also cares about tools ... my family was handy so all kids got safety/practice training, even took the 1st woodworking class open to girls in Jr High. So, I adore seeing you use the manual hand drill - proudly used on many occasions in our garage projects. Family was also very active in arts/lighting-film-sound editing, so I appreciate you sharing the fruits of your expert vision. You've assuaged my guilt at posting more than my fair share, but that is truly how moving it is to watch - words just tumble out in response. Must add, tho, that I do sorely miss the old-school "lights-on/off" buzz/click that used to be with your logo at the end ... *goes back to re-watch older TT light-buzz vids in mock protest. ;}

[@kevinbungles]

I did enjoy and the sound advice. Keep em coming TT

[@jennette36]

I like that axe and I like the leather Idea around the handle just under the axe head to protect it ,in my opinion you did a good job Demonstrating the axe

[@TrustinTimber]

thank you

[@janeyaustinor4718]

I enjoy watching you work and have learned so many cool things from your videos. I have not had much experience with an axe but I like the fact that I now know how keep one in good working order. Never mind the negative comments, some people are just stuck on being dark.

[@TrustinTimber]

Thanks

[@barriesitch3969]

Try to ignore the negative from people especially those who can't appreciate what you are doing in your video's. Thanks so much I happen to be one who can appreciate it and look forward to more of your content . From your friends in the Great White North !

[@mikegyver3091]

Great Review, great close up shots, great axe. Thx for sharing this video.

[@garydwatson]

Your video's are great. I actually just got done watching your 2018 video yesterday as chance would have it. Looked like you knew what you were doing to me :) Have a good one.

[@TrustinTimber]

thanks

[@careenaalexis]

Nicely said. People, stand up for us content creators when others say mean things! This past year I have really taken a beating in the comments haha, and I feel it will only get worse as the channel grows. Anyway, great video! I actually wanted one of these for a while and finally bought it about 6 months ago after watching your initial review on it, and I absolutely love it. People always ask me why I bother bringing a full axe out to the woods even on my small day trips, but they don't understand how amazing this axe feels to use and how manageable it is. Also I have small hands, and the handle never feels too bulky, so no it doesn't feel like a bat lol

[@TrustinTimber]

I'm really happy the first review helped you make a decision and you are enjoying the axe. Hope it serves you well for many years. Oh, yeah, The trolls grow with the views. All part and parcel of the process.

[@petermccuskey1832]

excellent content and i love your videos. As a really good friend told me years ago, " Its not fair to have a battle of wit with an unarmed individual." Just right that off in the negative individuals.

[@alexshillinglaw3112]

Hello! Just checked out this video today for the first time! Thought it was very informative. I enjoyed the montage at the start. Also I have never heard of the anti-freeze trick, very neat. Cheers from Temagami, ON.

[@leonduque7080]

Very good demonstration about a very good axe. Thank you very much.

[@razorx9966]

Thanks a lot for antifreeze method. Great review video btw.

[@boristabacsplatt6609]

Thanks for a great follow-up vid on the forest axe - wish more reviewers would do longer-term follow up reviews. Got one of these on order, to join my Husky hatchet and carpenters axes. They will become my Three Mustchopeers (apologies to Alexandre Dumas in order I think). The carpenters axe also makes a good bush craft tool, but the blade is a bit thin in the cheeks for effective splitting, but is brilliant for carving. Have you tried this one? Regarding negative or downright rude comments, you'll never keep everybody happy, so just apply the 89/20 rule and ignore the unwanted critics. Keep the vidos coming, I find them very useful.

[@Aarontattooist]

Thanks for the info! You’ve helped me make a decision on a purchase.

[@fredsoltveit8453]

Love your videos😀Yesterday I saw a video where you made a paddle for Tvig. There you used a Helle knife .That knife is made about 20 min drive from where I live in western Norway. It was fun to watch 😀I've learned a lot from your videos.

[@TrustinTimber]

Fred Soltveit that’s cool. Glad you enjoyed. Yeah, Twig loves his paddle.

[@TrustinTimber]

What’s your favourite brand of knife?

[@fredsoltveit8453]

As a utilety knife I've a 12 cm blade from Helle.Looking forward to the next video 😀

[@jacknobrex]

Great video, thanks for the early Timber Tuesday :)

[@TrustinTimber]

My pleasure. See you back here tomorrow:)

[@bush600r2]

Got one of these little axes two days before our isolation started here for covid-19 today here in New Zealand and paid $76 NZ from our husky dealer. Looks good and looking forward to trying it out, I actually mainly bought it for limbing my firewood trees before bucking up with chain saw. We have a minimum of one month that the government is making us isolate here for so plenty time. Funny that I looked up you tube to see what people said about axe and you just made this video. Not sure where in the world you live but keep safe and cheers for a good review and just ignore the negative haters they always be there and it's only cause they are miserable. Cheers mate, take care👍

[@TrustinTimber]

Awesome. Hope it serves you well. We're in Ontario, Canada. Things have been heating up regarding Covid-19 for the past 10 days but there are still some that are not taking it serious and will continue to spread the virus. Still lots of people interacting at close range. It makes me scared. Wish everyone would buckle down. It might become mandatory here too soon if people don't smarten up. All the best in health.

[@mikeimho]

Yes, Gränsfors is too expensive; choose Wetterlings! It has a real wedge in the shaft. I have both. They are equally good.

[@foxsaint1051]

Wetterlings was bought out by Gransfers years ago.. in my opinion you get what you pay for with them..

[@Woodswalker1965]

Nice review Sir. I love this axe as well, great value and a fantastic workhorse. I think I grab it more than my Scandi to be honest. Cheers🍻

[@TrustinTimber]

Glad you agree.

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Right on good to hear.. this is a Scandinavian axe.. it is identical to hultafors and gransfor bruks equivalent models.

[@Otis010707]

Just ordered one from Acme Tools for $95 and couldn't be happier!

[@Tony-ip7hj]

Thanks, great vid. I always learn something from you. Btw, i got that axe aswell. Love it. Take care /from the forrest in sweden

[@TrustinTimber]

Always great to hear from Sweden, thanks.

[@denystanguay8685]

Je ne comprend pas pourquoi, tu reçois des commentaires négatifs; Vos vidéos sont tellement intéressant et j'y apprend toujours un bon conseil, comme dans celui-ci, avec antigel pour tuyauterie. Que je vais mettre en pratique dès demain (hache à réparer). Il y a et aura toujours des jaloux de votre succès....... Pour ma part, Merci et je vais continuer de vous suivre avec grand intérêt..

[@TrustinTimber]

Merci

[@paulchandler9646]

Wrap duct tape around the end and pour in some Linseed oil and let soak in for a couple of days.Works much better.

[@jasonbubley9427]

Agreed

[@medeiros3610]

4years old and it does what it is supposed to do post a little TLC. Great axe for the money. 👍

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Great video. Liked and subscribed. Thanks for sharing. John

[@joelmangos7411]

Great review and good video mate.

[@jamesjimenez1863]

Don't listen to the negative comments. Nothing wrong with your first video, there will always be people that have negativity and viciousness in their hearts, feeling okay about spewing negativity when they are hiding behind a keyboard. Your content is good and I appreciate the review! Your link is showing this axe at about $200, is that a new price, or am I not seeing things right?

[@TrustinTimber]

Geez, I don't know. When I click the link it says unavailable. I can tell you from seeing my amazon affiliate links they sold a ton of these. Maybe they figured they could raise the price. I would pay $125 max for one.

[@bobclapper2672]

Can you make a simple rustic Table ? Just found your channel , love it !

[@TrustinTimber]

bob clapper I think you’re going to get your wish. 👍

[@sob1843]

Love your videos v. Informative. Could you make one on the axe covers, thanks . Greetings from the UK

[@johnmutton799]

Husqvarna is £40 in UK. You can buy 3 for the price of the GB's forest axe! Husqvarna is far better! The pole is soft, it will open the eye. Use a log or mark something with the axe. If it is loose because of moisture, just put it in a bucket of oil, it will make the wood swell.

[@torstenkiesewalter2851]

Great video buddy. Awesome axe. I have one and totally like everything about it. 🙂. T

[@florinrusu9626]

I just buy this axe and i don't use yet but i think is a good axe i like it and i think will last long time.

[@1stcSOLDIER]

It will if you treat it well can get at least 30 years of usage I’d bet

[@thatsthegig]

Very useful and thorough review, thx mate!

[@TrustinTimber]

My pleasure!

[@jamesomerritt3229]

Would you make a video of how you made the leather handle protection. Thank you

[@dwightsbeats4274]

The price has gone up to 130$ through their site. Keep that in mind (as of 2022).

[@josephmcleod5758]

What a great video. Love these videos

[@TrustinTimber]

Glad you enjoy.

[@robertmaxwell3220]

Very nice videos.As far as "comments" go,maybe a reflection of today's schools ,or just people get a "cagename",think they can't be traced,and fling feces on all,giggling.Thanks for the wood soak tip,as am just getting into using an axe.Thanx for all!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Everyone is entitled to there opinions. Unfortunately even the negative ones, if someone has a better way of doing something they should explain it in a productive way versus beating a guy down over it. I am new to YouTubing and I resisted putting out vids because of the inevitable negative comments. But thus far everyone that visits me have been fantastic and I thank them for it. Keep up the great content 🍻

[@TrustinTimber]

Good man, Yeah, most people are kind. It's normal though as your channel grows to get negative comments, but that can actually be a sign your channel is growing. If my wife or I wake up to a bunch of negative comments it means our video might be going viral so it's a blessing in disguise. Negative views still put pennies in the bank:)

[@jimmygraham5693]

Don't let the trolls get to you. You have a great channel and it is very enjoyable to watch your videos. If the trolls know so much let them start their own KZbin channel. Then everyone can criticize them lol. You and your family take care and have a blessed day. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@TrustinTimber]

Thank you so much. I agree. We are all always learning. (Hopefully)

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Using glycol based antifreeze is a new one on me and not really one I would consider. Why not just soak it in linseed oil? Also, if the haft is that loose take it home, pull the wedge and replace it with a larger one. I also coat the wedges with pine tar as well as the inside of the axe eye. This seals against moisture and helps prevent the dryness issue. The little Husky axes are actually pretty good and thankfully Hults Bruks does not over harden the steel like Gransfors Bruks so one can actually field sharpen the tool.

[@bigoldgrizzly]

A proper rehang is my preference too, but I'll try the antifreeze sometime just to see how well it works. If a fellow has not tried it, he has no right to knock it I have adapted a slide hammer and pulling a wedge is real easy with that. I NEVER glue in wedges so that they can be pulled.

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

Wranglerstarr reviewed axes and his favorite is the GB he mentioned over the years it’s the only brand where the axe head doesn’t come loose and he’s used pretty much all the main brands

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Your point? Any axe main brand or unmain brand can come loose if exposed to heat and cold silly. Buy a fibreglass fiskars if you want to avoid loose axe heads. Beyond that treat the damn axe properly and the head will less likely come loose..

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

@@1stcSOLDIER My point is right in the original comment. Anything else?

[@LevitatorMusic]

What style hat is that? I really like it. Been trying to find a hat but I'm one of those guys that most hats just don't look good but I think I could pull this one off

[@kszksz1889]

Salut FROM POLAND :) ...I like fact that You show Us practice. Money and passibilites. Nobadys Perfect... Keep Your Channel like that :))) ...BIG GRETTINGS FROM FIRE SERVICE POLAND :)

[@johnhildenbrand2642]

What kind of warranty comes with that Husqvarna? I love my Gransfors to death, 20 year warranty, for backpacking I typically take my fiskars X7, the black and orange combo makes it very hard to lose it and it's a damn tank, but occasionally bringing a more traditional tool just feels nicer and risking a $200 axe doesn't sit so well with me lol.

[@bravethewildreviews]

Great video!

[@MackBolan1]

I’ve watched many axe vids and enjoy yours a lot. Haters gonna hate and they always feel the obligation to tell people how to act. Fk ‘em. Thanks for sharing.

[@ianroberts5683]

tutorial video on how to make the handle guard?

[@mhutchison36]

Great review. Do you have a video of making the leather collar guard and blade sheath?

[@TrustinTimber]

No, people keep asking but I haven’t needed to make new ones yet. One day I’ll do that.

[@AFewWordsCombined]

Where did you get your overstrike guard? I can't find any that fit the neck of it?

[@skippyjones2077]

Hey what’s going on brother hope you’re doing well today ...Ya know I watch lots of KZbin the trolls are all over the web I’ve watched your channel for a long time love you Brother just let it go Blessings my friend...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️☀️🙏☮️✌️

[@TrustinTimber]

Thank you very much. I know others appreciate it so I keep going. I really appreciate the feedback.

[@goguryeorising4247]

I am looking at a council tool 2.25# boy’s axe; 28″ the newer model with no red paint vs Husqvarna's All Purpose Axe to purchase. Which one would you buy? Every one's thoughts will be appreciated.

[@TrustinTimber]

Husqvarna hands down. I got a council tool for free but I leave outside by the wood pile. It not even in the same ball park. Seems strong but the metal even sounds dull. You can feel and hear the difference.

[@MrRyu1er]

I really like those pants 🧐 where can I find them?

[@russelllieser4226]

Where do you get the leather neck?

[@giovannimacaluso8510]

You call this axe a forest axe is it the same as the all purpose Axe listed on their web site.

[@LeftySurvival]

As long as you point out what you bought with your own money as opposed to being supplied then we're good....

[@kingcobra7565]

what kind of boots, brother?

[@bravethewildreviews]

Has the axe head remained tight for long using the absolute zero?

[@TrustinTimber]

Unfortunately not. Don't bother with that anymore.

[@saidulmondal8839]

You said that you contacted husqvarna about the breaking issues and they said they solved it but I saw some recent reviews on Amazon about still breaking the head . Do your axe have the logo deep or a bit less please answer

[@TrustinTimber]

The logo is stamped in almost 1mm.

[@saidulmondal8839]

@@TrustinTimber ooh thanks that's shallow, is the made in Sweden mark is also the same?and thank you again for answering

[@levent8208]

@@TrustinTimber What does it mean ? Do they produce good batches and bad batches ?

[@3rdeyespy967]

Being biodegradable wouldn't it also rot the wood of the axe??

[@val-xo7ud]

What do you think about this axe compared to the carpenters axe that's 20in.

[@TrustinTimber]

I like the multi much better. I have both. I find the carpenters axe just a little too heavy for daily use and too short for bigger work. I use it pretty much only for carpentry type work. It's a nice tool, I just use it much less.

[@val-xo7ud]

@@TrustinTimber I bought this about a day after my first comment and it has gone up around $25 in my area, SoCal. I've taken this on two trips so far and have fell a few small hardwood trees with ease. I also cut myself with it after sharpening it, I can see how this axe design was used in battle.. I definitely see this axe staying with me for several years to come. Cheers and thanks for the content 🤙

[@bigoldgrizzly]

@@val-xo7ud If you have not cut yourself sharpening , it ain't sharp enough yet, keep going

[@chrisgolden1770]

When I’m out and need to pound something into the ground, I use a heavy rock

[@xxgg]

why that method over boiled linseed oil like pretty much all other guides?

[@TrustinTimber]

It was recommend to me by a few people saying it would hold longer but in the end I think I like boiled linseed oil better to be honest. Just easier.

[@alphapie1428]

Are those leather pants? Interested for a link if so.

[@TrustinTimber]

waxed canvas pants

[@hoggy1707]

What are those pants you are wearing? Are they leather on the fronts?

[@stickannointed4255]

Tin pants

[@Texicus_Reddicus]

pounding wood with your axe is ok.. but you should definitely remove the sheath. If you don't you basically chopping through it with each hit

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Bring your wife instead of an ax. On her solo camping video she just pushed the trees over....lol. I have a Swedish made ax, not sure of the brand, but it sure has nice steel in it.

[@TrustinTimber]

lol. I know hey.

[@slyfox4564]

The head got loose bc they dont fit them very good. I cant literaly fit a wedge between the inside of the head and the handle. That's how bad mine was fitted.It probably needs to be rehung

[@mmiller73]

Why not soak the head in boiled linseed oil?

[@TrustinTimber]

I did that in years past but it didn’t seem to hold as long.

[@joshuahmoran]

I had to sharpen mine. It came blunt

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Yes this a great axe - I’ve been using it for 5 years and it was $65 in Canada at the time, not ~$130 usd right now so why promote Crap like amazon, the bane of the American economy? Besides that amazon is a joke and has a useless founder. Instead promote local forestry supply stores or similar.. this axe is essentially the same as Hultafors and Gransfor Bruks versions but at a fraction of the cost and with a more badass name stamped on it..

[@lucacaileanu8989]

Negative comments come from people that have never used one 🙄.

[@igorm9790]

👍😊

[@crosscountryoutdoors2472]

“ i watched a KZbin video, so I know the correct way to use an axe!!! I wish I had one, and I’d show you how to use an axe”. 😂😂😂😂😂 great video!

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Lol no it is much more beneficial to learn in person rather than watching KZbin videos. This is only for work days when we can’t get out to the backcountry.

[@flugit]

Lol no good axeman would bang with the poll? When I was a firefighter we all used the poll to hit a Halligan to take a door and when I fell trees I use the poll to drive felling wedges. I wouldn't say that makes me a poor axeman.

[@adamwalker7338]

Use it as a tool, but don't misuse it as a tool.

[@TrustinTimber]

Fair statement. I like that. In this case though, when companies give me tools to test I beat them up the best I can. It's necessary for me to give an honest review. I need to know it can hold up beyond my expectation.

[@kekoa1843]

👍

[@marynapier3962]

U can tell this guy has plenty of experience with a axe , he noes how to use one so I believe what he says about a product

[@jerrywaters4814]

You're not going to stretch metal steel. I just watched the video and the ax is hitting on very little surface areas that particular ax on the wood, in other words the guy was saying it was poorly put together the handle was wider than it should been and when he took the head off you can see where the surface area where it was hitting which was very little. So whoever that old boy says that the metal I can stretch he don't know what he's talking about. I know metal and you ain't going to stretch it without heat

[@zeblion8293]

Cut how ever you want lol

[@electrominded8372]

Haters gonna hate hate hate hate

[@JesusisHere777]

Trust in Jesus. The God who made everything

[@OnceUponAnotherTime]

Better off buying a hardware storee ax for $40 or less and tuning it to your liking that buying into this hype for what he uses it for. Just bewilders me why anyone who knows how to work a haft and sharpen a bit pays more than lowest prices for an ax. You DON'T NEED IT. Go cheap, and learn how to tune your ax.