Multipurpose work Axe under 50$

[Cruzer23]

Looking for a nice durable tool for general repair work, wood splitting, etc with certain tactical abilities.

Thanks !

 

[1066vik]

Estwing - although for splitting you're better off with a dedicated splitting axe or maul, which are significant;y heavier than a standard axe and have a more obtuse head designed to wedge the wood apart.

 

[cckw]

If you look through some of the axe threads here you will see some great restorations of vintage axes. This is not about recycling or etc. The old axes were of high quality and good heads can be found cheap.

All the info is in this category, or just ask. you won't be assaulted with dead horse photos or any of that.

 

[bearhunter]

i haven't been to his site in awhile but came across this the other day and found it quite interesting. hope this helps.
http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Detail?no=674

 

[rg598]

i haven't been to his site in awhile but came across this the other day and found it quite interesting. hope this helps.
http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Detail?no=674

I have one that looks exactly the same as the 20 inch version he has in the picture, but doesn't say Bahco on it. It is also made in Germany, I imagine by the same manufacturer. It is a good axe, although the poll is too small. The cheeks are also very triangular-good fror splitting, but will probably stick a good amount. The edge is good. I'll try to put up a review soon. If you want to try the cheaper version without the Bahco name on it (seems to be the same axe, although I can't say for sure), you can check out this site: http://www.westerntechnical.com/acatalog/Axes.html (half way down the page).

http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/

 

[Steve Tall]

I have one that looks exactly the same as the 20 inch version he has in the picture, but doesn't say Bahco on it. It is also made in Germany, I imagine by the same manufacturer...

Looks like the parent company is good old Snap-On Tools from Wisconsin.

"In the mid 1990s Snap-On Incorporated, a global manufacturer and distributor of tools, entered the European market by acquiring the Spanish hand tool company Herramientas Eurotools S.A. In 1999, Snap-on acquired the business area Saws & Tools from Sandvik. The acquired business was named Bahco Group AB, a company with 2500 employees.[4]
In 2005 Bahco AB and Herramientas Eurotools S.A. merged, founding SNA Europe with Bahco as the company’s premium brand. Headquarter was established in metropolitan Paris, France."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahco

"1999 - Bahco Group AB is acquired by Snap-on Inc. Kenosha, Wisconsin USA. Snap-on is among the biggest tool companies in the world, founded in 1920 with the same visions as Bahco - to develop tools making the job easier, faster and safer for professionals."
http://www.bahco.com/asp/pubs/index.asp?lngMenuID=1255&lngID=1987

 

[rg598]

Looks like the parent company is good old Snap-On Tools from Wisconsin.

"In the mid 1990s Snap-On Incorporated, a global manufacturer and distributor of tools, entered the European market by acquiring the Spanish hand tool company Herramientas Eurotools S.A. In 1999, Snap-on acquired the business area Saws & Tools from Sandvik. The acquired business was named Bahco Group AB, a company with 2500 employees.[4]
In 2005 Bahco AB and Herramientas Eurotools S.A. merged, founding SNA Europe with Bahco as the company’s premium brand. Headquarter was established in metropolitan Paris, France."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahco

"1999 - Bahco Group AB is acquired by Snap-on Inc. Kenosha, Wisconsin USA. Snap-on is among the biggest tool companies in the world, founded in 1920 with the same visions as Bahco - to develop tools making the job easier, faster and safer for professionals."
http://www.bahco.com/asp/pubs/index.asp?lngMenuID=1255&lngID=1987

Awesome info! Thanks.

 

[Operator1975]

Looking for a nice durable tool for general repair work, wood splitting, etc with certain tactical abilities.

Thanks !

Not sure what exactly you mean by this, I think it can be thought of in different ways. What do you mean, if I may ask?

 

[BChou-E29]

Not sure what exactly you mean by this, I think it can be thought of in different ways. What do you mean, if I may ask?

Perhaps he is looking for something more along the lines of a tomahawk? They're a bit more versatile than an axe IMHO.

 

[bearhunter]

I have one that looks exactly the same as the 20 inch version he has in the picture, but doesn't say Bahco on it. It is also made in Germany, I imagine by the same manufacturer. It is a good axe, although the poll is too small. The cheeks are also very triangular-good fror splitting, but will probably stick a good amount. The edge is good. I'll try to put up a review soon. If you want to try the cheaper version without the Bahco name on it (seems to be the same axe, although I can't say for sure), you can check out this site: http://www.westerntechnical.com/acatalog/Axes.html (half way down the page).

http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/

thanks rg! the price is right, that's for sure. i'd love to see a review.

 

[JLKII]

While it's not too tactical, altho axes for years were the weapon of choice in Europe (remember the Vikings?), I have been impressed with Council Tool's Boy's Axe. The one I have, once they rehandled it, is much better than their Hudson's Bay axe, which has very bad balance from too small a poll.

It comes with a 14 inch and a 28 inch handle (I have th 28 inch one)

You can see it here, as the first two listing
http://www.counciltool.com/DisplayCategories.asp?pg=displaycategories&category=11

They want $38, but you might check with Terra Tech as they discount.