Group shot of 10', 13' and 15' wetterlings? Your thoughts as well?

[Masteroffajitas]

I want to get one of the above but don't know how to decide. They are all relativley the same price maybe $10 difference. I know the 10inch won't chop as good as the 15inch, but is there any difference between the chopability of the 10inch and 13 inch, or 13inch and 15inch. I'm not intrested in the 19' because it will not fit in my day back.

I just want to know your thoughts on why you bought your size over another size. Packability reasons, chopability reasons etc.

Also, a group shot, or pic of either axe in a maxpedition pygmy 2 would be very appreciated.

 

[matthewdanger]

I have the 19" and keep it lashed on the outside of my pack. It is a very nice tool. Buy one in person if you can so that you can inspect the handle grain.

 

[Masteroffajitas]

What do I want the grain to look like? Straight right? Not curvy?

There are no dealers around me anyways, except I think there isn't any, a canoe outfitter town called Ely, MN had a bunch of wetterlings and gransfors, but that's six hours away. I think the gas alone would cost more than getting it on line.

 

[IUKE12]

I settled on the 15 inch Wetterlings, I think it is sold as a SAW 16 model for some reason-why not SAW 15 I picked it because it is a good compromise for me. I can use it one handed. I can use it two handed. It fits in my day bag, doesn't weight a ton and didn't cost nearly as much as the Gransfors. I have a belt sander and had the ability to refine the edge, a point of contention with some people when choosing between these two brands. You should be looking for a straight grain handle and I would feel comfortable ordering one from someone like bensbackwoods, and having him cherry pick one for me. I am very happy with mine

 

[kgd]

You smallest size is list as 10 feet. I think 10 feet is too big for an axe - IMO

 

[LMT66]

You smallest size is list as 10 feet. I think 10 feet is too big for an axe - IMO

But you've never seen Masteroffajitas have you!

 

[jw2n]

Whats wrong? A 10 ft fits perfectly in my canoe, but I have a hard time transporting on my car.

 

[Masteroffajitas]

You smallest size is list as 10 feet. I think 10 feet is too big for an axe - IMO

I re-read my post and didn't find anything saying 10 feet. Is that what " ' " means? Like 10'= 10 feet? Eitherway, a in hand shot of either axe would be cool. Thankyou.

 

[LMT66]

" ' " feet " " " Inches

 

[Todd A]

Ya 10' is ten feet.

This is a 10" Wetterlings in my dainty little hands.

 

[Masteroffajitas]

Ya 10' is ten feet.

This is a 10" Wetterlings in my dainty little hands.

Thankyou, it give me a good idea of what the others will look like, I just gotta add a few inches with my mind. Are you happy with that?

 

[Todd A]

Yes I am happy with it. It fills a niche that was empty. I feel it is a nice compact axe for a daybag or emergency 72hr kit.

 

[hiwa]

What do I want the grain to look like? Straight right? Not curvy?

There are no dealers around me anyways, except I think there isn't any, a canoe outfitter town called Ely, MN had a bunch of wetterlings and gransfors, but that's six hours away. I think the gas alone would cost more than getting it on line.

Straight grain as much as possible ( in line with the long axis of the eye )

I have the 13 ". Fits in the pack great and chops really well for a one-hander.

I added a lanyard, and bees-wax thread wrapped the handle for better grip. Mine has the straightest grain in hickory I've ever seen. ( I had about 8 to choose from .)

 

[Masteroffajitas]

Okay it's a no brainer, I'm getting the '13. Thanks for the pics everyone.

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Here's some more of the 10", if they're helpful. My take would be to get one of the longer ones. The head on the 10" is too beefy to be on such a short setup. The grind that Wetterlings does needs some more length/speed/momentum to really be valuable. But that's just my take. They're not bad still.

 

[Todd A]

The grind that Wetterlings does needs some more length/speed/momentum to really be valuable. But that's just my take. They're not bad still.

I agree a longer handle ,IMHO, would be nice. However if your bag/pack space ,like mine, is at a premium the 10" will do.

It is not perfect, but a 10" hand axe in your pack is far better than a 19" left at home.

I got a little more playtime with mine.After splitting some kindling for our stove I spied a tree with a dead top half. About 4" diameter.

Now I won't need to do that for real (survival) but taking down 2" or so diameter saplings for a shelter is a breeze.