Camping Ax

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TRX450

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I was wondering what ya'll would recommend for a camping ax, I would need one that is pretty versatile. Any suggestions?
 
Craftsman @ or around $17.00

or a small hatchet from a yard sale or junk store


buzz
 
Ox Head camping axe. German, good hardening process, stays sharp, and is really a lot of bang for the bucks (50 or less).
The last one you'll ever have to buy.
 
I like the Ox Head ax, as the kind of camping I do, I own almost 700 acres and I go out on a four wheeler with just my dog, a tent, a full back pack and two knives. So I need an ax that is very versatile. Any tactical axes ya'll know about?
 
I've seen axes from companies like Condor or Cold Steel that are labeled or 'look' like tactical axes. I have a True Temper single bit (I think it is a Michigan pattern) that I take with me car camping once a year. The only drawback I had was it took me a couple of months to find one with a good handle on it. I'm not sure a tactical ax will give the vesatility. I've seen some with a spike on the back. Makes it difficult to pound stakes.:)
 
Gotta consider a lot of things.
Size. what do you need? 10"? 16"? More?
How do you plan to use it?

When I came up with what I think I need in a hatchet, I decided on a 16" (or less) full steel piece.
For me, it came down to the Estwing Camper's Axe. They're about $40. and Estwing tools last forever.

The passionate side of me is screaming for a Wetterlings (and they generally start at about $75.+).
I'm just working on my fear of using wood handled axes/hatchets. I love how they feel compared to
an all steel hatchet, but the last thing I want to think/worry about is having to make myself a handle.

However, I would go that route if the Wetterlings head was infinitely superior to the Estwing.
Then, the trade-off would be worth it and in reality, I'm starting to wonder what the chances
are of my wearing down a wood handled hatchet that I'll mostly use to process firewood, build
shelter(s) and maybe even chop of some game.


Either way, I'll be getting BOTH eventually. Taste great AND less filling. ;)
 
SR69 said:
Gotta consider a lot of things.
Size. what do you need? 10"? 16"? More?
How do you plan to use it?

When I came up with what I think I need in a hatchet, I decided on a 16" (or less) full steel piece.
For me, it came down to the Estwing Camper's Axe. They're about $40. and Estwing tools last forever.

The passionate side of me is screaming for a Wetterlings (and they generally start at about $75.+).
I'm just working on my fear of using wood handled axes/hatchets. I love how they feel compared to
an all steel hatchet, but the last thing I want to think/worry about is having to make myself a handle.

However, I would go that route if the Wetterlings head was infinitely superior to the Estwing.
Then, the trade-off would be worth it and in reality, I'm starting to wonder what the chances
are of my wearing down a wood handled hatchet that I'll mostly use to process firewood, build
shelter(s) and maybe even chop of some game.


Either way, I'll be getting BOTH eventually. Taste great AND less filling. ;)
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Now I would mostly be using it for fire wood and clearing trees and building shelters when I go on camping trips. Size really isn't that big of a deal cause I use a four wheeler to go in the woods and find a place to set up. I have looked at the Wetterlings and they seem awesome reviews on them say they are amazing, but like you I would worry about breaking the handle and having to replace it. But I'm seriously considering the Wetterling.
 
TRX450 said:
Now I would mostly be using it for fire wood and clearing trees and building shelters when I go on camping trips. Size really isn't that big of a deal cause I use a four wheeler to go in the woods and find a place to set up. I have looked at the Wetterlings and they seem awesome reviews on them say they are amazing, but like you I would worry about breaking the handle and having to replace it. But I'm seriously considering the Wetterling.
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Can't go wrong with a solid steel hatchet in my opinion.
It cuts "and" it hammers. For hammering, I'd prefer full steel
(stakes, construction, working on your machine, forming, etc...).

If you want to go a little longer, Estwing also makes a 26" camper's axe.
 
all depends on how much you want to spend!

council tool, gransfors bruks, or a nice vintage plumb, collins, or kelly TT...

i personally dont care for estwing axes, but thats just me... when i need to bang on or break something, i turn for my estwing. other than that there are certainly much better options out there IMO...
 
Hmmm.... The Fiskars looks like it did an amazing job in those photos and in the review as well, I might look more into that one. Thanks Blunt Forged Edge!
 
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