Husqvarna

[triggahappy28]

I have a husqvarna carpenters axe on the way, any opinions on husqvarna axes? the carpenter or just in general? I would love to hear what the much more experienced and knowledgeable axe crowd has to say. Thanks

 

[Operator1975]

Did u exhaust all other options before buying it?

 

[triggahappy28]

I looked at Wetterlings/Grandfors Bruks, but cant nearly afford them, is it that bad?

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

I had the Husqvarna Forest axe and it was excellent. I've been curious on the carpenter's as well. You should share some on it after you get to use it some. I'd be curious how it works as a small all-purpose axe.

 

[killa_concept]

I looked at Wetterlings/Grandfors Bruks, but cant nearly afford them, is it that bad?

Don't mind him. Operator is our local "flat-faced european axes are trash in every circumstance" advocate. I personally think the style has its advantages and uses, the most prominent being finer woodworking (and hey fancy that, you got a carpenter's axe!)

That said Husqy's axes are currently made by Hults Bruk I believe, and they've been around just as long as GB/Wetterlings. Compared to a GB, the fit/finish won't be as good and it'll probably have a thicker bit with the edge maying needing some touch up - otherwise, the materials and HT should be comparable. What sort of tasks were you intending it for?

 

[Operator1975]

Don't mind him. Operator is our local "flat-faced european axes are trash in every circumstance" advocate. I personally think the style has its advantages and uses, the most prominent being finer woodworking (and hey fancy that, you got a carpenter's axe!)

That said Husqy's axes are currently made by Hults Bruk I believe, and they've been around just as long as GB/Wetterlings. Compared to a GB, the fit/finish won't be as good and it'll probably have a thicker bit with the edge maying needing some touch up - otherwise, the materials and HT should be comparable. What sort of tasks were you intending it for?

Ah yes. Yes I am the know it all. With good reason too.

That being said, I don't encourage euro axes because I believe you can generally get a product from the states that will do the same or better job for the same or less money, depending on a variety of circumstances.

Lets look at yours....

You say you have a carpenters axe on the way - which, depending on who reads this without looking up the exact picture could mean many things. So Ill take a couple moments and look it up.

Ok so I looked it up. Nicely shaped fellow no doubt. I also saw a price on the one I looked at, and while I am sure it is not what you paid, I assume(yes, assume) it is in the range of what you paid.

So that being said, I know you can find a similar task axe for about 1/3 of that price. Hence why I asked if you explored all options. These options would include not only USA born products, but also euro based products(thanks Killa for your very excellent insight)

So, I was trying to get at the very simplest of expressions - have you explored all of your options before purchase? This would include other euros and really any other manufacturers past or present in order to ensure not only do you get the correct product, but also at the right price?

My first post had nothing to do with "flat faced euro axes are trash in every circumstance". Hell I own more euro axes than guys own total axes.

My point was to make sure you explored all options before purchasing, and you can't do that without being fully educated on axes. And believe me, as you have read, many aren't around here.

 

[triggahappy28]

I by know means claim to be an expert or even vaguely knowledgeable about axes! I suppose I should have asked here before purchasing, but I didn't. I have a few old and great USA's (A Plumb, a kelly works flint edge, an estwing thats so-so) plus a sog hawk, a few china hatchets, and a garbage collins boys. I was looking europe to sort of expand my portfolio a tad and explore a new style of axe. And thanks for the input all, should be here thursday so I'll let you know how she is

 

[Kentucky]

I have a husky hatchet, one of the older ones that looks like a g.bruks..Its a fine hatchet and one of the best I own..I am also a big advocate of American axes but Ill have to give credit where its due..I really like my husky hatchet.

 

[gruntmedik]

I have the Husky Hatchet and Small Forest Axe. They were my first steps into the axe arena, so admittedly I don't know much. They work great for what i use them for, and the SFA is a limbing beast IMNSHO. They probably could be touched up prior to use in my opinion, but I used them as is without difficulty. They are really the only thing I have that is readily usable. I have an older True Temper DB than needs new wood, and a Swedish Military surplus axe that looked like it cut the treads off a tank. They'll do fine after some work, but aren't usable as is.

 

[triggahappy28]

thanks for the responses guys! apparently it work be here now, cuz apparently my $18 3day shipping actually means five day shipping....

 

[lobo9er]

I actually thought Wetterlings made them.

 

[ODB]

I actually thought Wetterlings made them.

They did in the past but HB currently holds the contract.

 

[garry3]

I have a husqvarna carpenters axe on the way, any opinions on husqvarna axes? the carpenter or just in general? I would love to hear what the much more experienced and knowledgeable axe crowd has to say. Thanks

I don't own The Carpenters axe. I do own a couple a Husqvarna axes. One is very nice the other not so much. If I remember right the one I don't care for was manufactured by Wetterlings. The one I like is more of a boys axe size though I am pretty sure the head is close to 3lb's.

 

[Mossyhorn]

I've got a Husqvarna carpenters axe that I'm very found of.

 

[triggahappy28]

Just got it in today, and I'm quite pleased, the head is a little rough, but i was planning on sharpening it regardless. The haft is surprisingly great, good grain, well finished, didn't have much time to try it out today, but i should tomorrow. should be a nice heavy chopper in a small package!

 

[bjp]

it is not a good chopper. it's a carpenter's axe. very different uses.

I have the earlier wetterlings-made version. It is a nice tool, but, honestly, I have not yet found a reason to use it very much. I suppose if I were making small items out of wood, maybe I would have managed to use it more.

it is very nice, though. very, very nice (fit/finish/yada yada).


-ben

 

[Jedslack]

Thread needs pics

 

[idle]

I just received my Husqvarna Carpenters Axe. I'll try and take some pics.

It's a little heavier than I thought. It's probably a little under 3 pounds total. Nice grain on the handle, sharp enough, but could use some love..

 

[idle]

After working the edge a little

As delivered

As delivered

Next to a generic boys axe for comparison

Stand by for specs..

 

[idle]

I bought it via Amazon from Baileys. Shipped in one day which is understandable as the return adress showed they are only 30-40 miles away from me. They have a retail shop, they show a fair amount of inventory on their website.

I may re-hang it with a longer haft if I can't get used to the 20" one. I'll have popeye forearms soon if I don't.

I weighed it and it came out at 2 pounds 15 ounces. Prolly a kilo for the head?
The bit is 4-1/4"
Length from poll to edge is 6-7/8"
2-1/4" x 7/8 poll end
Eye is 7/8"strong x 2" at top (per caliper, got 2-1/16" x 7/8" strong at bottom)
Looks to be the same size eye as my boys axe
Top of eye to butt is 20"
With my caliper, I measured bit thickness 1" back and got 1/4" exactly.


It's a nice axe, and is well balanced. It's accurate in that it goes exactly where you want it.

Seriously considering rehanging it with either a 600mm/24" or 700mm/28" ash haft from Baileys. I'll take a trip there and root around.