Cliff Stamp
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Ted Frizzell's hatchets have been on my mind for some time now because of the strong design elements and very competitive price. For example :
http://www.agrussell.com/frizzell/ar-tf7.jpg
The handle looks to have enough hook at the end to allow a wrist drive, yet not be that pronounced that it would be uncomfortable, and thick enough to keep the impact pressure down. Plus it has a nice sweep along the middle to keep the grip secure even when wet, and Micarta gives a better grip than wood under those conditions anyway. Plus it looks like you can get a decent grip right under the head for precise work.
My only problem is in regards to the edge. The primary grind looks to be only about 1/2" or so wide and then the head hits full thickness, which is probably 1/4". This doesn't seem to me to promise high penetration and as well the large flats look to promote binding on soft woods, similar as you find on heavy machetes with no primary grinds.
Are there any concrete specifications on the edge geometry available? I looked around and didn't find any. As well has anyone one used one? If so how do they compare to a decent large knife and/or traditional hatchet?
And off topic for this form, but have anyone used this :
http://www.plan-a.org/mmhw/brus.htm
I have been looking for a parang class knife for some time and that looks to have a simply excellent handle. The primary grind though looks a little shallow, and again the large flats would seem to be to promote binding. Anyone done any heavy chopping with it?
-Cliff
http://www.agrussell.com/frizzell/ar-tf7.jpg
The handle looks to have enough hook at the end to allow a wrist drive, yet not be that pronounced that it would be uncomfortable, and thick enough to keep the impact pressure down. Plus it has a nice sweep along the middle to keep the grip secure even when wet, and Micarta gives a better grip than wood under those conditions anyway. Plus it looks like you can get a decent grip right under the head for precise work.
My only problem is in regards to the edge. The primary grind looks to be only about 1/2" or so wide and then the head hits full thickness, which is probably 1/4". This doesn't seem to me to promise high penetration and as well the large flats look to promote binding on soft woods, similar as you find on heavy machetes with no primary grinds.
Are there any concrete specifications on the edge geometry available? I looked around and didn't find any. As well has anyone one used one? If so how do they compare to a decent large knife and/or traditional hatchet?
And off topic for this form, but have anyone used this :
http://www.plan-a.org/mmhw/brus.htm
I have been looking for a parang class knife for some time and that looks to have a simply excellent handle. The primary grind though looks a little shallow, and again the large flats would seem to be to promote binding. Anyone done any heavy chopping with it?
-Cliff
