Coldsteel trailboss

[vector001]

The cold was not a factor IMO...the temp outside was in the low 40's. At least I wouldn't think so

it's still good advice.

vec

 

[THE PUNISHER]

i know itz crap,but for the money and customer service can you beat it................

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Not saying this is the case, but remember what the old Persian proverb says..."you can't polish a turd."

 

[markv]

polish a t--d. hahahh

i broke a China made hatchet one winter simply by chopping on the trunk of a small tree.

looked to me like the bit was real hard.
junk

buzz

 

[coaldigger]

it's still good advice.

vec

Yep...good advice :thumbup: I'm gonna try to make it to UPS tomorrow !

 

[Loosearrow]

Hey Loosearrow thanks for the tip about warming before tackling frozen wood. Coaldigger is it possible there was an old nail in that tree? Hope CS makes it right for you. Good Luck.

You are welcome. Hope it helps someone out. You would think a nail would dimple the edge. I suppose it all has to to with the temper of the steel .

 

[coaldigger]

You are welcome. Hope it helps someone out. You would think a nail would dimple the edge. I suppose it all has to to with the temper of the steel .

No nail either

 

[vector001]

a lot of times after a few cold cycles, the wood inside can be frozen even if it is not frozen on the outside.

that may not be the case here, but it is worth observing when talking about winter skill sets for survival.

vec

 

[kgd]

I've used axes in -30 degree celcius. Yeah its harder on the axe, but they shouldn't fail on you like that. 40's temp is a poor excuse for poor performance. Just saying.....

 

[vector001]

I've used axes in -30 degree celcius. Yeah its harder on the axe, but they shouldn't fail on you like that. 40's temp is a poor excuse for poor performance. Just saying.....

i agree with that thought, brother - generally.

chances are that the axe you have is for hardwoods though, i reckon.

this axe has a knife-like bit.

the cold and poor practrices has broken a lot of thin-bit axes and knives.

.....

i really wish that were were freer to cut with fire on the big jobs, like the natives do all over the world in less-developed areas.

it's smarter, when done right.

vec

 

[kvaughn]

Another good reason to hit those flea mkt-garage sales and find those good old American made axe heads cheap and re-handle them. They,re out there!--KV