backpacking axe?

I loves me a good pick mattock. I'd just love to see one where the hoe blade was shaped and scooped like a shovel blade.
 
That would be a pick adz... interesting!

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Looked it up and the nearest tool to that is called a poll adz. I'd like to see that weaponized!
 
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bearcrusher said:
That would be a pick adz... interesting!

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Looked it up and the nearest tool to that is called a poll adz. I'd like to see that weaponized!
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Sort of! Imagine a round-point shovel blade rather than a spade. You'd use it sort of like a cross between an adze and a hoe. It'd be great for trenching manually. Chop the blade into the dirt level with the ground and lift straight up to lift all the dirt right out of the trench. It'd turn a two stage process (loosen then shovel) into a one stage process.
 
Yes, but in a fixed configuration like a standard pick mattock (eye/wooden handle) which would be MUCH more durable.
 
Alberta Ed said:
Snow & Neally 3/4 single bit Hudson's Bay model is my choice for backpacking. This style of ax has been carried by backpackers, teamsters, wranglers and prospectors for a couple hundred years. Build a cabin, open a can, pare your nails, it can do it all. (Just don't loan it to anyone.)
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If you can just find an old one. Current Chinese production is overly soft.

(Poor mule)
 
Agreed. I guess S&N is under new ownership, so we'll see where they go.

Edit to add: Or Council obviously.
 
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WWII pick-mattock:

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I have a newer version of that tool. I absolutely love it. I like that the haft is easily removed for packing. I goes in my utility box for car camping trips. But mostly it's used on habitat restoration projects (plantings), both as a digger and to loosen up the roots that have become bound in the pot. Indispensable tool. And the edge can be sharpened up for adze work if needed.
 
neeman said:
Council is under new ownership?
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scrteened porch said:
That was my first thought, but I think he meant "or Council for a backpacking axe", not that C was under new ownership.
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scrteened porch is correct. I ment Council is another choice for a Hudson Bay axe. Only S&N is under new ownership. I had been referencing the post referring to S&N's more recent Chinese-made heads. It'll be interesting to see if they move back state-side now that they have new owners.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
scrteened porch is correct. I ment Council is another choice for a Hudson Bay axe. Only S&N is under new ownership. I had been referencing the post referring to S&N's more recent Chinese-made heads. It'll be interesting to see if they move back state-side now that they have new owners.
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man, wouldnt that be nice! who knows, with the seemingly growing interest in axes (especially the high-end models) it could be a possibility...
i'd buy one for sure!
 
I'm sure if they do move stateside again it'll be a gradual process, but one can hope!
 
the Council Tool 1.75lb axe weighs little but packs a serious punch. It may be worth considering as well.
 
I agree that a Council Hudson Bay would be a great choice for around $30 so would a Estwing Campers or Carpenters axe, or a Condor Greenland. Hope this helps. the CS Trail boss is a good choice too, as well as a good hawk like the trail hake or frontier hawk from Cold Steel and every one of these choices is under $30 except the Condor which is about $45.
here's the council hudson bay
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here's the estwing
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and here's the condor greenland
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i like the fiskars axe but sometimes i feel the handle doesnt absorb enough of the shock or vibrations, maybe its just me
 
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