My New Axe

canadiantrailman said:
As for price it wasn't really the deciding factor. I searched many places for this type of felling axe that had a handle with a respectable length but not full size. Cabela's didn't carry them and Lee Valley only carried the 35" handle which would have been way too long for my needs. I can get a good two handed grip on the 27" for a decent swing and it feels good in terms of grip and weight balance.

I can also choke right up on the handle to work with a one hand grip for more detailed work, figure fours, pegs, trimming branches and so on. Seems to be quite versatile. Traditional Woodworker was a pleasure to deal with from Texas. My order was processed and shipped the same day and I placed it in the afternoon.

I am just waiting for an axe sharpening stone from another supplier and once I get a chance to take it out into the bush I'll post some pics of its cutting/chopping ability.
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Rather lovely, excellent choice. Don't get too caught up in handle length, it's the easiest thing to address. I'd also recommend that you obtain another axle handle from the same outfit. The blade might well outlive you, but the handle can be guaranteed to break eventually. I bought a nice antique woodsman's axe with a lovely carving in the handle that I was miserable for breaking. The blade remains in great shape, but with it's second North American hickory handle.

Good luck.
 
Cold Steel trailboss is a good cheap felling axe. Collins makes a nice boy's axe too, costs 22 bucks-but it doesn't have the felling head.
 
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