JK Knives
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First off I make no claim to being an expert with an axe. I wanted to see how the axe I made compared to some other well known models. Here are the three test axes.
Wetterlings, JK, and Fiskars
Specs
Wetterlings - 1 lb, 15 oz, 13" handle, 3 1/4" cutting edge
JK - 1 lb, 6 oz, 8" handle, 3 1/2" cutting edge
Fiskars - 1 lb, 3 oz, 12" handle, 2 3/4" cutting edge
First test was how deep they would chop into a 1" thick piece of pine board, in 12 chops. I was using moderate force, chopping against the grain, concentrating on good hits.
Wetterlings - 7/8"
JK - 5/8"
Fiskars - 1/2"
Next was to see how many chops it would take to split an old 4" diameter treated landscaping timber 7" long.
Wetterlings - 1 chop
JK - 1 chop
Fiskars - 2 chops
Next was to check penetration in 1 chop on a stump. Please note it poured rain all day yesterday, so the stump was soaked.
All three penetrated about 1/4"
Last I tried making fuzzies. From left to right - Wetterlings, JK, Fiskars.
All in all, probably not the best review or tests, but I had fun comparing my axe to the others. Overall I am pleased with the results.
Shot of JK.
Wetterlings, JK, and Fiskars
Specs
Wetterlings - 1 lb, 15 oz, 13" handle, 3 1/4" cutting edge
JK - 1 lb, 6 oz, 8" handle, 3 1/2" cutting edge
Fiskars - 1 lb, 3 oz, 12" handle, 2 3/4" cutting edge
First test was how deep they would chop into a 1" thick piece of pine board, in 12 chops. I was using moderate force, chopping against the grain, concentrating on good hits.
Wetterlings - 7/8"
JK - 5/8"
Fiskars - 1/2"
Next was to see how many chops it would take to split an old 4" diameter treated landscaping timber 7" long.
Wetterlings - 1 chop
JK - 1 chop
Fiskars - 2 chops
Next was to check penetration in 1 chop on a stump. Please note it poured rain all day yesterday, so the stump was soaked.
All three penetrated about 1/4"
Last I tried making fuzzies. From left to right - Wetterlings, JK, Fiskars.
All in all, probably not the best review or tests, but I had fun comparing my axe to the others. Overall I am pleased with the results.
Shot of JK.
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