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Smokey Mountain Kinfe Works has a Nessmuk styled axe with sheath by Marble's for $20.00. It's made in China.
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Nessmuk-style Double-bit belt axe -- anyone???
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I had one. Too heavy. Probably worth the money, but not a LOT more.:thumbup:
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As do I. We probably read the same reviews. Can't wait to put mine to use.
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You might want to ask Lee directly. I just got an email from him on another subject. I'll also ask him to stop by here when I reply.
Here's Lee' email address.
char_reeves@hotmail.com
I can't say enough good things about Lee's hand axes. I've had three of them - three were sold/given to friends as soon as they saw them. They work great and the workmanship is impeccable. IMO, they're also priced too low for the craftmanship they represent.
Here's Lee' email address.
char_reeves@hotmail.com
I can't say enough good things about Lee's hand axes. I've had three of them - three were sold/given to friends as soon as they saw them. They work great and the workmanship is impeccable. IMO, they're also priced too low for the craftmanship they represent.
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When I ordered mine (about 2 months ago, I think), I was told 10 months.
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You'll enjoy it. The best thing about the Reeves to me is it's light enough to pack.
The GB Wildlife is a great chopper but for me a bit too heavy to backpack with. The GB mini is a great chopper for it's size but it takes too long to chop anything over about 4". The Reeves kind of fills the gap between those 2.
The GB Wildlife is a great chopper but for me a bit too heavy to backpack with. The GB mini is a great chopper for it's size but it takes too long to chop anything over about 4". The Reeves kind of fills the gap between those 2.
I am not a fan of double bit axes, the only reason they were so popular historically is when forging it took 2 heads forged together to be heavey
enough to work properly. As soon as are axes came from industrial centeres and not the local blacksmith the double bit disapeared. A good single bit is a ax and a hammer and easier to carry to boot. I found a 1 and a quarter pound hatchet
head(swedish) under a truck seat. After gringing out the pits it is a nice one pounder. I will post some pics of my bargain basement version of the Lee belt ax I lust after but can't afford.
enough to work properly. As soon as are axes came from industrial centeres and not the local blacksmith the double bit disapeared. A good single bit is a ax and a hammer and easier to carry to boot. I found a 1 and a quarter pound hatchet
head(swedish) under a truck seat. After gringing out the pits it is a nice one pounder. I will post some pics of my bargain basement version of the Lee belt ax I lust after but can't afford.
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That's interesting because my double but hatchets are actually lighter than a single bit of the same size.
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I think I see what you are saying.
My double bit is made just like you say, with the harder bit forge welded in there. One of the reasons I like mine is because it is lighter than a hammer poll type of the same size, that and the thicker bit on one side is great for splitting, which I do kinda need cause the hatchet is light.:thumbup:
My double bit is made just like you say, with the harder bit forge welded in there. One of the reasons I like mine is because it is lighter than a hammer poll type of the same size, that and the thicker bit on one side is great for splitting, which I do kinda need cause the hatchet is light.:thumbup:
