Lee Reeves Axe. My answer to the "chopper"

tarmix101

tarmix101

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Well it's been a long wait. But the USPS Guy as good to me today.

Lee Reeves double bit axe with Osage handle. Haven't used it for anything yet.... but rest assured.... I will:D


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You can see here the one edge for clear wood and skinning, and the thicker edge for knotty or frozen wood.

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For those of us that know about this axe it has been written about quite a bit. I'll post a short review after I get the chance to use it.
 
how about a side by side shot of the axe and a fixed blade, for size reference....:thumbup:
 
Here ya go. The axe is 15" long and 6" from edge to edge. It's the perfect "pocket axe" IMHO. Of course I have not used it yet, but that will change soon:D

Thanks for all the "congrats". I knew you folks would appreciate it:thumbup:

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I have one and I love it.

I've had it for 2 years and used it on almost every packing trip.

I had him make mine shorter, like Nessmuk's original 12" and it weighs like a pound and a couple ounces but cuts like something much heavier.

Great for backpacking. The double bit design seems to make it lighter than a square poll hatchet of the same size it seems to me.

You will love it.
 
That's a real beauty. Lee does some amazing work, and I really like that osage!
 
I have never heard of him until now, I am going to get a Belt axe.....it looks awesome. Your double bit is the bee's nee's by the way:D
 
I like Reeves Belt Axe a lot, but I'm not sold on a short double bit. A double bit to me needs more control and for me that means a handle length allowing a good two hand swing. Despite the size issue, Reeves' double bit looks great, his attention to detail is outstanding.
 
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