Experience with Finn R-line Axes???

C_Kyle

C_Kyle

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Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Finn R-Line Axe? I am thinking about the long-handled one to cary on hikes. I don't really want anything big and bulky; it just needs to be able to chop through the occasional limb or two.

The only info I could find was from KnifeCenter.
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http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=FINNR850 Here is the link, also.

Thanks
 
That is a Roselli axe. search "Roselli" here for plenty of info. I haven't spent any time using the roselli but in casual handling, I don't like them as much as Gransfors Bruks wildlife hatchet or hunters axe. (I really like my roselli "carpenters" puukko)
check ragweedforge.com for roselli or wetterling axes
or treemanknives.com for GF.
 
OK, thanks. KnifeCenter is marketing it under Finn/Finland. From the description, it seems KnifeCenter is saying that it is from Finland, but doesn't list the actual maker.

Thanks.
 
wulfshrunting said:
Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Finn R-Line Axe? I am thinking about the long-handled one to cary on hikes. I don't really want anything big and bulky; it just needs to be able to chop through the occasional limb or two.

The only info I could find was from KnifeCenter.
rline9.jpg

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=FINNR850 Here is the link, also.

Thanks
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Some of the people over at www.outdoors-magazine.com like it a lot.
 
I have owned one for a year or so. It is handy for hikes etc. somewhat specialized for splitting but handles other camp jobs adequately. I bought it for the light weight where it really exels.

TLM
 
I would like to ask those of you that use this hachet two questions.

1) does this hachet have a poll which can be used for hammering nails or hammering at all?
2) do you think the handle could be converted into the slip through type?
 
I own a few hatchets...

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As to feedback, well, I use my Firestone pretty much just when I'm hunting. I had the GB Wildlife sheath done up by Dwayne at Armoralleather...a belt carry system like the Firestone.

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The Wildlife does great as a general purpose hatchet, and it easy to touch up. The Roselli hatchet is a stout little guy...very steep angle, it doesn't "stick" into wood like the GB, but the best attribute is splitting wood. It does chop comparably to the GB, but it'll split small logs like no tomorrow. If I was looking for a multi-use hatchet to make shelters, and various camp chores, the Wildlife would be the one.

The Roselli hatchet DOES have a small pole that allows hammering. If I was augment with small saw and primarily use for chopping and splitting fire wood, the Roselli would join me on the backpacking trip...

Hope that helps,

ROCK6
 
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