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[Unicorn161]

Much like with wooden axe handles, the purpose of the lacquer is not as a permanent finish, but as a form of "shrink wrap" to protect the material against moisture/humidity changes in storage. Scrapes off easy and feels SO much better once it's removed and the treatment of your choice put on (if any.)

I imagine that it's more comfortable to use for hours with less chance of blisters?

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Correct, and wicks sweat from the hands in hot weather. Stacked leather washer handles are traditional in Italy for billhooks for similar reasons.

 

[Slice-and-dice]

High performing, indestructible hatchets that have a long history and are affordable. Yes please! Here’s another from the 2010s with a custom sheath.

 

[.577NE]

High performing, indestructible hatchets that have a long history and are affordable. Yes please! Here’s another from the 2010s with a custom sheath.

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Sheath by Benchcraft?

 

[Slice-and-dice]

Sheath by Benchcraft?

Yessir! Nice product

 

[Slice-and-dice]

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[DirtDawg]

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Two, yes 2, thumbs up! Those really look nice together.

 

[DirtDawg]

Getting the cookstove log readied while I wait for Tom to show up. Estwing 14A
Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[Square_peg]

The major drawback in Estwing axes and hatchets is the slim concave profile which makes them too sticky for chopping work.

 

[Slice-and-dice]

The major drawback in Estwing axes and hatchets is the slim concave profile which makes them too sticky for chopping work.

Totally agree - for the medium to large diameter cutting, i.e. moderatedly sized trees, logs, etc. Even large amounts of firewood can be challenging. But for under say 6" diameter type small trees, branches, kindling, shaving wood, camp chores, etc, works great and fairly easy to sharpen, given the 'softer' metal / HT.