Autine Hunters Axe

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Screwy Squirrel

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After what seemed like forever it finally came ! Autine Hunters Axe. Not only is it nice to look at it is a pleasure to use ...they really have the geometry down pat because this axe works better than it looks .
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I just see so much grain run-out on that handle. I know elm is a strong wood, but the curve looks a little too much to me.

Needless to say, craftsmanship is spot on, looks like a great axe. Are the cheeks flat? Most euro axes are these days. Does it stick in the wood to bad?


John
 
Did you take any action pictures? I'd love to see them! The only Autine Axe review I've seen that involved use was that wranglerstar guy onYouTube.
 
jpeeler said:
I just see so much grain run-out on that handle.
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Yeah, that concerns me. That one looks borderline dangerous. Just waiting to open up right in the grip. And if it doesn't break off completely it will leave a blood blister to write home about.
 
It looks like a nice piece, but I agree about the handle.. looks a little iffy to me
 
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It chops very well and I have had no problem with it sticking in the wood...this was a cherry about 9 inches in diameter, I have also used it on some oak and some cedar with no problems the geometry seems spot on because it rarely sticks at all.
 
That's good- it should be a fine little axe.

Is it me, or does the 'forged look' on the autine axes just like Parkerizing? It looks too perfect to be actual rough forged metal. Maybe it's different in person, but from here it looks almost painted.
 
It's probably a great axe.
From what I know about elm, is that it is mostly sap wood. Stained handle would be my guess.
I could say more but I won't on account, I been drinking. :D
 
I love the look of that axe. Unfortunately it isn't even close to affordable for me right now.
 
Screwy Squirrel said:
After what seemed like forever it finally came ! Autine Hunters Axe. Not only is it nice to look at it is a pleasure to use ...they really have the geometry down pat because this axe works better than it looks .
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I’m sure it chops like a dream. How does it split? I’m really hoping I’ll get an all-around monster if drop the money they’re asking.
 
Square_peg said:
Yeah, that concerns me. That one looks borderline dangerous. Just waiting to open up right in the grip. And if it doesn't break off completely it will leave a blood blister to write home about.
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From what I read, elm wood has interlocking grain, so it should be more resistant to splitting even with the grain runout. Also, because of the interlocking grain, it would be more difficult to make a handle without a grain runout, unless you waste a lot of material.
I am sure Autin would not sell axes with such runout if they would be failing easily- it is not good for business to have large number of customers reporting catastrophic handle failures.
I doubt this handle would fail any time soon unless it is repeatedly subjected to overstrikes.
It seems well oiled so it is unlikely to split due to extreme changes of humidity.
Congratulations: you have a fine axe! Enjoy it and use without worrying too much.

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Wow. Hadn't heard of them. Grain choice doesn't inspire confidence, but it looks beautiful. Then I checked the prices. Yowsers.
 
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