The head of the axe need to be aimed at the zombies neck, i'll go with a razor sharp machete for this post-apocalyptic job of zombie killing! so .. when are we getting ESEE machete ??
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The head of the axe need to be aimed at the zombies neck, i'll go with a razor sharp machete for this post-apocalyptic job of zombie killing! so .. when are we getting ESEE machete ??
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Gransfor Bruks are kickin, and you can't go wrong with one. wetterling was bought by GB and the quality has improved. Husqvarna axes are also made by Wetterling. Hultafors is another brand that you can't go wrong with. Please keep the traditional design. The all metal Hatchets, esting, BRK, ect do not split as well because of the thin bit geometry.
Here are some pics of me splitting a log with my 19" wetterling. This is why I prefer the traditional design. the flat Axes take far more energy to do this.
Start on the top edge, in alignment with the grain.
Switch ends, same side.
Switch sides and pow, the log splits because of the geometry of the bit. I use a baton to do this. Don't swing it!!!!
Pic of my BK9 layed on top of the split log. Too large to batton with a knife!
The Husqvarna has the same geometry as GB. Here is a pic of same very seasoned, very hard wood I harvested for carving. Had no issues of edge rolling or chipping.
Here is a pic of the Wetterling mini next to the Husqvarna 12". You can see the difference in geometry.
Thanks for lookin, and hope this helps...
Here are some pics of me splitting a log with my 19" wetterling. This is why I prefer the traditional design. the flat Axes take far more energy to do this.
Start on the top edge, in alignment with the grain.
Switch ends, same side.
Switch sides and pow, the log splits because of the geometry of the bit. I use a baton to do this. Don't swing it!!!!
Pic of my BK9 layed on top of the split log. Too large to batton with a knife!
The Husqvarna has the same geometry as GB. Here is a pic of same very seasoned, very hard wood I harvested for carving. Had no issues of edge rolling or chipping.
Here is a pic of the Wetterling mini next to the Husqvarna 12". You can see the difference in geometry.
Thanks for lookin, and hope this helps...
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Couple more pics for fun.
Pic of favorites.
Snow and Nealey 19" , Wetterling mini, Husqvarna 12", Wetterling 19", Husqvarna 26" forest axe. Cutlass machete convexed and reground.
The wood was so hard it made the hatchet ring like I was hitting metal.
It shattered as much as chipped.
The six pieces of wood weighed in at 47lbs. Heavy stuff!
This wood can also be used as fatwood. Very oily!!
Fun stuff!!!!
Pic of favorites.
Snow and Nealey 19" , Wetterling mini, Husqvarna 12", Wetterling 19", Husqvarna 26" forest axe. Cutlass machete convexed and reground.
The wood was so hard it made the hatchet ring like I was hitting metal.
It shattered as much as chipped.
The six pieces of wood weighed in at 47lbs. Heavy stuff!
This wood can also be used as fatwood. Very oily!!
Fun stuff!!!!