Tuatahi Work Axe and M Tooth Saw Review

After owning these Tuatahi axes and saws for 2 years I wanted to review them and give my experience for those interested in purchasing one.

[@seff2318]

That was a really good point about edge length. Great video!

[@benscottwoodchopper]

the one time that 4-5 inches is more useful than 7

[@1südtiroltechnik]

When i see you somewhere on Timbersports, i will hold to you!

[@3chim7noi4lenden]

I just received the camp axe from Tuatahi. I couldn't agree more with you regarding Tuatahi topnotch quality and excellent customer service.

[@jeffreyrubish347]

Crosscut saw is a great technique for developing lactic acid build up in your upper body 🙂 My old Champiom tooth is less work but still tiring.

[@jamesoleary4742]

I'm surprised how good that strap works... Great idea keep up the good chopping

[@polderfischer8565]

Nice playground ;-) . Keep on your good work! Greetings from Germany

[@benscottwoodchopper]

danke schön

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Realy great vid Ben. Looks like the oak wasn’t too green an Rui went through that like hot knife, well almost. Ha ha Great workout too. Would be a great tool for windfalls on banks of rivers, use the chips as Linder link an feather sticks etc. Nice. Thanks for sharing Paul 16.58 gmt Uk cheers

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Sorry kinderling

[@benscottwoodchopper]

It would be a big axe for camping really, they are about 5.5lb heads. For comparison gransfors scandinavian is less than 2lb and thier american felling axe is 3.25lb head

[@thestcroixkid]

The misery whip!

[@mikemraz8569]

To make the saw really work it needs a weight on the other end then move it faster when it starts to smoke slow down just enough so it doesn’t catch on fire.

[@Steve_G88]

Look that those chips fly!

[@is67987]

Super vidéo, quelle chance, ce sont de magnifiques outils.

[@ryanE95]

If anyone is interested in lumberjack sports, read this comment. One thing Ben does while training underhand is he keeps his bottom hand in front of him most of the time. It's almost impossible to keep it there 100% of the time. When I say bottom hand, I mean your non-dominant hand which stays at the palm swell. Most people pull their bottom hand to their hip. Keeping your bottom hand in front of you aids in keeping the axe centered with your nose, and inline with your hips; thus maintaining cleaner lines and less miss hits. Ben, whoever gave you that pointer is probably a good person to get tips from. And if you came up with that on your own, then you're ahead of the game. It's all about muscle memory once you actually start an individual competition. Good habits early on will lead to success down the road. Keep it up

[@benscottwoodchopper]

It was first shown to me by a German athlete and it 100% improves accuracy. Ive seen some trainers do with with their eyes closed because they are so certain they can hit accurately once in line

[@ryanE95]

@@benscottwoodchopper its impressive the difference it makes. Keep us posted on any future training and advancements in timbersports. I'm sure there are several like myself that enjoy watching the journey

[@kurts64]

G'day good review. Nice to see a blue sky in the background too! I'm thinking of grabbing the 4foot m-tooth for cutting firewood here in Aus (eucalypts). Can you use these things on seasoned hardwoods, or are they just for green timber? Cheers, and thanks for all the vids, very helpful

[@benscottwoodchopper]

I have used mine on seasoned beech but ideally you will want to cut woods when they are green because its 5 times easier. If you are concerned that the wood you are cutting is on the ridiculously hard side then I would contact Tuatahi and ask them first

[@kurts64]

@@benscottwoodchopper no worries, thanks for the reply

[@ammarhusin4389]

The sharpness exe the world no 1 or no two

[@chewytreyman]

Great video! Have you ever had a wedge scoot back out when you swung that (or similiar big) axe with great force?

[@benscottwoodchopper]

no i never had a wedge back out like that, have heard of it happening though

[@EmilBBechGrip]

That saw looks like it will take the wind out of you, are you training for timbersports?

[@benscottwoodchopper]

Yes I compete but all this year has been cancelled

[@brianmaldonado3723]

Thank you.

[@rnilazarev2553]

👍👍👍

[@b1gda1]

Hi Ben, can you shed any light on delivery and import tax prices to us here in the UK?

[@benscottwoodchopper]

Add the axe cost plus delivery which is normally about 150 nzd then times that by 1.3 (customs is 10% and 20% VAT). A tuatahi work axe ends up costing about £370 in the end depending on exchange rate. Buying multiple items helps but HMRC still reems you

[@b1gda1]

Such a shame that, I was looking to get a LAMACA axe but again the HMRC nearly doubled an already expensive axe. Thanks for the reply! Let me know if you put an order in in future 🤘😂

[@benscottwoodchopper]

@@b1gda1 ive got some tuatahi china heads on the way which i intend to grind, handle and sell

[@b1gda1]

Do you have an webpage etc? Would appreciate a link please mate

[@benscottwoodchopper]

@@b1gda1 no webpage but when i have one ready to sell i will post a video

[@dermotmcgreevy5220]

Nice.

[@lincolnstovall9471]

How do like the camp axe?

[@benscottwoodchopper]

Its a nice little axe for green wood chopping in bit bigger wood but i still prefer regular axes for forestry work.

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

Tough looking wood Ben

[@benscottwoodchopper]

Year old ash, still better to cut than dead 'softwoods'

[@ShelleyRaskin]

I love my tuatahi work axe, it’s expensive true but you pay for quality, the only disadvantage is it’s weight, it’s not a tramping axe.

[@benscottwoodchopper]

They have released a camp axe which is a lot lighter but still too heavy to be practical for carrying a long way imho.

[@axemanmike4390]

@@benscottwoodchopper Hi Ben! Great video! I just recieved (2 days ago) my Tuatahi work axe AND camp axe! They are EXQUISITE!! Can't wait to get them into action! I'm going to make custom sheaths soon! They are literally SHAVING SHARP, right out of the box! Another KZbinr (Trev) said, after 2½ hours of use, they'll still cut paper! Greetings from Salem, Oregon, USA 🇺🇸 🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@KevinsDisobedience]

I suspect young men back in the lumberjack years watched men pull that saw and learned to use an axe. Lol

[@benscottwoodchopper]

Ive heard that not using the saw and working with the axe was sort of a break

[@KevinsDisobedience]

I’d believe it. Men were hard back then. They also didn’t live long.

[@ryanE95]

Yeah, with an axe you can find shortcuts. With the saw, if you try shortcuts it just makes the experience more miserable. I enjoy using a nice M tooth for endurance training. I'm not quite strong enough to efficiently pull a peg and raker yet

[@silverback4434]

Im scared for your feets

[@benscottwoodchopper]

its okay, it takes practice and I have special chain mail socks designed specifically for woodchopping competitions