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Hi gang.
I just got an early Bday present from my sweetie (thanks babe!) and I thought I'd take a moment a share some first impressions of it with you all.
Many of you have seen these before but this is my first one and I am way to excited about it so here we go!
First impressions:
Well I had done some fairly extensive research on these axes prior to purchase so when I held it for the first time it was what I expected. Feels good in the hand, well balanced. Can't wait to hit some wood with it.
The head is in forged condition and looks very good. I like the rough/rustic look of it. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.
Here are some pics:
This is the axe as I received it:
Some shots of the head:
This axe was forged by smith Kjell-Åke Sjölund as is evidenced by the initials on the head:
I find this feature adds a certain "flavour" to the product.
The axe certainly feels like a quality tool, and from what I have read from others I won't be disappointed with it.
The only thing that I found somewhat lacking was the mask.
While it is sufficient, I feel that for the money ($150.00 CDN taxes in) a better mask would be nice.
Here are some shots of the mask:
Before any gets their panties in a knot, the mask is by no means a deal breaker, and most folks on here could make themselves a new one (I will be doing that as soon as I return from my camping trip next week). It's just one of those "wouldn't it be nice if" things. But I guess your spending the money on the tool after all right?!
Some mods that I hope to do to it:
1. New mask (said that already).
2. Wrap the handle with leather cord.
3. Either leather wrap the handle just at the base of the head or maybe kydex over leather to offer some over-swing protection to the wood.
I'll post pics as I go.
I hope you all enjoyed this post.
PM if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Steve
I just got an early Bday present from my sweetie (thanks babe!) and I thought I'd take a moment a share some first impressions of it with you all.
Many of you have seen these before but this is my first one and I am way to excited about it so here we go!
First impressions:
Well I had done some fairly extensive research on these axes prior to purchase so when I held it for the first time it was what I expected. Feels good in the hand, well balanced. Can't wait to hit some wood with it.
The head is in forged condition and looks very good. I like the rough/rustic look of it. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.
Here are some pics:
This is the axe as I received it:
Some shots of the head:
This axe was forged by smith Kjell-Åke Sjölund as is evidenced by the initials on the head:
I find this feature adds a certain "flavour" to the product.
The axe certainly feels like a quality tool, and from what I have read from others I won't be disappointed with it.
The only thing that I found somewhat lacking was the mask.
While it is sufficient, I feel that for the money ($150.00 CDN taxes in) a better mask would be nice.
Here are some shots of the mask:
Before any gets their panties in a knot, the mask is by no means a deal breaker, and most folks on here could make themselves a new one (I will be doing that as soon as I return from my camping trip next week). It's just one of those "wouldn't it be nice if" things. But I guess your spending the money on the tool after all right?!
Some mods that I hope to do to it:
1. New mask (said that already).
2. Wrap the handle with leather cord.
3. Either leather wrap the handle just at the base of the head or maybe kydex over leather to offer some over-swing protection to the wood.
I'll post pics as I go.
I hope you all enjoyed this post.
PM if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Steve
