japanese hatchet from garret wade...

bladefan

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anybody try the japanese hatchet from garret wade? I like the bearded axe look, just wondering how well it chops and holds and edge...
 
Get a Swedish axe they are much better IMO. I have looked at a lot of axes here and they seem pretty crappy. OK for splitting a little kindling but nothing I would pack in a rucksack for a long trip. The Japanese make some good woodworking stuff, its no better than Western, just different. A lot of people love their saws, personally I hate them, they are too flimsy and short, but thats just me.

Get a GB, buy one and keep it forever (comes with a 20yr guarantee)
 
I like the look of the axe. Does anyone know what type of wood the handle is?
 
Side note:
From another japanese axes internet seller:
"Differences in climate often cause the handles of the Japanese Axes to loosen. Prior to use, you should inspect the axe and re-fit the handle if necessary."
 
bladefan said:
anybody try the japanese hatchet from garret wade? I like the bearded axe look, just wondering how well it chops and holds and edge...
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They are quite popular here,but we still call them knives.That kind of Japanes natas are ground very differently form axes and hatchets,and some of them are even chisel-ground,edges are much thinner.Most are hardened to RC60 and up.People use them on green wood. The handle is some sort of oak.
 
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