Axe Question.....

[Marion David Poff]

Is there any reason not to put a longer handle on a camp axe?

In other words, if a camp axe head is all you need, and want to avoid the weight of a larger axe, but want the longer handle for safety, is this a viable solution?

 

[Social cameleon]

Doesn't sound like too bad an idea. Personally, I find the length more an encumberance than weight, but that may not apply to you. I'm a firm beleiver that mass produced items are perfect for noone, just suitable for most people. I modify the hell out of anything I don't make myself to make them more personal anyway. On the jobsite, nobody ever picks up my tools because they think they're theirs.

 

[DancesWithKnives]

In the neighboring thread on "Favorite Wilderness Axe", Jimbo said that he is trying just what you suggest. You might try contacting him.

 

[Jimbo]

I should be able to let you know how a longer handle on a light head works out - soon. If you are talking safety though, you are in the 36" handle length range and it's a lot of work to re-fit a handle made for a much larger head.

 

[scotjute]

please come back and post the results. I've
thought about doing that to a couple I have,
as the standard 12" handle seems a bit short.
Also let us know what length you ended up with.

 

[Jimbo]

I'm hoping to get to it next week. This week has been so busy that my vacation next week is going to be my fun time for such playing around.