Impulse buy - did I go wrong?

J_Curd

J_Curd

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I just picked up a Wetterlings Carpenter's Ax (I liked the larger cutting edge compared to other models).

My local knife shop has a bunch of really great prices, and when I see something that is priced a bit higher than the other options I inspect it closer...well, I read the attached pamphlet, looked at the ax, and it was insanely sharp. I saw the heat treat marks, and it looked to have excellent fit and finish. As everything is currently frozen here, I haven't gone on a chopping spree yet.

Anyone here have a Wetterlings? Will I be happy with my new $45 ax?
 
I believe you will be quite happy with it. Many folks like to Mod them out a bit but they are pretty darn good stuff.

BTW, If you don't like it.......;)
 
I've got two of them and both were quite sharp and work well. My problem with them is I don't have a high enough comfort level with using them and default to a Gerber retractable pruning saw and my knife. Frankly, I have little need of a hatchet anyway so one's in the truck and the other's in the van.

Just be careful and know where the blade will end up if you miss your intended target.
 
$45 is a deal, I would buy it. Last one I got was in alberta at a local shop and payed $89.99 for it, it was however the highest quality wetterlings I have ever seen, though the one you speak of sounds fine.
Take it while its there.:thumbup:
 
Do you mind sharing the name of your local knife shop?

J_Curd said:
I just picked up a Wetterlings Carpenter's Ax (I liked the larger cutting edge compared to other models).

My local knife shop has a bunch of really great prices, and when I see something that is priced a bit higher than the other options I inspect it closer...well, I read the attached pamphlet, looked at the ax, and it was insanely sharp. I saw the heat treat marks, and it looked to have excellent fit and finish. As everything is currently frozen here, I haven't gone on a chopping spree yet.

Anyone here have a Wetterlings? Will I be happy with my new $45 ax?
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I don't have one. However I have handled one in the past, and I believe it will be a very good companion to you. At least it was on the one trip I went with my bud who had one. Used it quit a bit, if I recall correctly.
 
.....they're fine axes, and that's a good price Joe. You can't go wrong with a well made axe in the tool shed. You're young enough that you will get plenty of good use out of it in your life-time.

- regards
 
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I got a Wetterlings felling axe for $40 from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, and it is the best I have seen for the money. Trouble is, they sell out of Wetterlings as fast as they come in. I have seen my axe elsewhere online for $75. You are lucky to have such a store nearby. Where are you in Northern KY? I live between Richmond, Irivine, and Berea, southeast of Lexington.
 
BarberFobic1992 said:
$45 is a pretty good price on them. did you get it a cecil and clark?
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Ding ding ding...we have a winner. They have a website, PM/email me for it so I dont get my goose cooked for deal spotting.

I've done plenty with hatchets and axes, so the safety thing I have down...I just wanted to make sure that I didnt spend 5 times what a garage sale Craftsman would go for just to get the same performance.

I definitely dont mind paying alot for long term tools. This thing looks like my grand kids will be able to use it...when I have some in 25 years or so...
 
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smoking deal on a fine tool! treat your new ax handle to some 600 grit sandpaper and soak the whole thing in tung oil for a week or so (head and all , it will make a extremely tight fit on the head) then remove and use 0000 steel wool and linseed oil to finish it up.
 
I've used a Carpenter Ax for several years and never been dissapointed. Others are often amazed at how it cuts when I let them use it. I won't let just anyone use it though because it cuts better than it should for it's size.
.......Good Score!
 
bens back woods has good prices and quit a few models i love my saw 20 and saw 13 they are both great.
 
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