Condor Woodworkers Axe vs. Husqvarna Carpenter's axe

19-3ben

19-3ben

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Looking for a comparison of two axes here from those with experience.
Looking at the Condor Woodworker's axe and the Husqvarna Carpenter's axe primarily.

Condor has a great reputation for value, but it looks like the Husqvarna is only about $5-$10 more, and generally has a great reputation for quality.

The purpose of this would be a relatively portable pack axe for light hiking, overnights, camping, and general use around the yard. Would like to do light felling (probably nothing thicker than a couple inches), splitting and general bush crafting chores here in New England where we see a combo of everything from juniper bushes to oak and ironwood and everything between, so this would have to be a good all around axe. I have absolutely ZERO experience with the wood working axes. Do these type of axes even make good all-around type axes, or am I better off with a more rounded bit?

So what say you who know infinitely more than me?
 
Forgot to mention in the OP that the husky has a 2.2lbs head, which is nearly 3/4lb heavier than the Condor. I'm not usually a huge fan of heady heads on short handles. So how does the extra weight of the head effect the use of the axes comparatively?
 
Personally I'd go with a hatchet designed for your intended use rather than a tool specifically designed for fine woodworking. A Dayton pattern 14" hatchet from Council Tool or something from your local hardware store would be money better spent IMHO.
 
Oh, hatchets I've got covered. Fishers X7, Estwing e24a, and an old Pexto that I restored.
This was just looking for something a little more than a hatchet, but a little less than a boy's axe.
Something that can pack well, but do a little more range of capacity than a hatchet.
 
i would suggest a boys axe or Wetterlings or Council Hudson Bay
i don't have either Carpenters axes but am very curious about the comparison between the Husqvarna the Condor models

buzz
 
My wife has the Condor Woodworker's axe.
It works really well. :)

Great for an axe to throw in a pack.
The back of it is thicker than on many axes, allowing for use as a hammer for driving stakes and whatnot.

A good choice for a camping axe.
She was very happy to chop down a tree with it...and it didn't take too much effort. :thumbup:
 
Thank you so much for the commentary, stabman. I appreciate the feedback on the Condor.
 
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