Axe beginner: good outdoor hiking axe (brand & model) please?

Gato do mato said:
Most of the basic questions have been answered.

In general, with the right experience, a $50 axe (if you know how to sharpen it as well as the more expensive ones) will do the same job as an $800 axe.

I have several models, none of which are too expensive, but a simple axe can easily meet a camper's needs for a few days in the woods.

Husqvarna axes are manufactured by Hultafors in Sweden. They offer excellent value for money.



Husqvarna axes with polymer and fiberglass handles are equally good and even lighter than traditional axes with wooden handles.





Fiskars has excellent models at a great price, there are several options.





Cold Steel is a brand that I really love, because they are light, functional for everyday use in the bush and excellent throwing weapons.









And if money is not the problem, have several and take turns using them in your outdoor activities. LOL
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Thanks for the replies and photos, match very well with my needs.
Husqvarna is now shortlisting with Gränsfors Bruk.

Though money is not a problem that big, but I wanted to save them for imports, customs clearance from "agency" for the knives I will buy later. ;)

PS: much appreciate the photos, the way hang axe on the tree inspire me, I learnt it.
 
LG&M said:
In my experience you don't need a hatchet for most backpacking / camping & many places look down on harvesting firewood. Maybe your circumstances are different.
I do recommend having a good hatchet, ( or a dozen).
Council tools are very good, Estwing, Vaughan also. Another good option is finding a older American hatchet and giving it a little maintenance.
Maintenance you should know how to do anyway to keep whatever you get in top condition.
Finally I recommend the Fiskers x7 as maybe the best lightweight,low maintenance tool .
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Thanks and absolutely correct to learn how to keep the condition of it. I just come to axe from knife, a lot to learn.
 
LG&M said:
In my experience you don't need a hatchet for most backpacking / camping & many places look down on harvesting firewood.
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No, you don't need one. Especially for backpacking. No one hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is carrying a hatchet.

But if you plan to stay in one place for a few days, like say, at a good backcountry fishing lake, then its nice to have. Practicing camp craft skills is good entertainment in the time when the fish aren't biting or when you're tired of catching fish.
 
Thanks bros, after reading all of your recommendations, view Youtube reviews and check the product availability in my region, here is my final choice brings me into Axe.
I ordered anohter Hultafors, similar size one, but this time I decide to go with these 2.
Next time when I choose 50cm length one, I may choose between Small Forest and the Hultafors Hunting one.
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Dextar said:
Thanks bros, after reading all of your recommendations, view Youtube reviews and check the product availability in my region, here is my final choice brings me into Axe.
I ordered anohter Hultafors, similar size one, but this time I decide to go with these 2.
Next time when I choose 50cm length one, I may choose between Small Forest and the Hultafors Hunting one.
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Top notch tools........Enjoy scarring them up....😉
 
Just bought a Snow & Nealley hatchet to go in the chainsaw bag, good size for the job. I don't always toss the boys axe in the truck and naturally its those days I need an axe- now I don't have to just stand there trying to think something up lol
 
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