New Council Pack-Axe series, Woodcraft line of axes

RoosterMod said:
Let me know if you guys would like other photos or specs....:)

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So is the cutting edge 4" exactly?
 
I ordered one. I like the looks of it. I've used a Biothane check cord on my hunting dog - good stuff. Although the Velcro is quick and simple, I'd rather see a small leather or Biothane buckled collar.

I'm going to hang it on the wall in my den. If I'm fortunate enough to have the time and opportunity that it sees enough use and gets worn out, I will happily buy another. While keeping the worn out one on my wall.
 
As I mentioned at the beginning of this thread, i think the head is missing too much steel at the top, the bewel is way too close to the cutting edge and this axe could be rendered useless with just a couple of good old chips repair.

I hope this issue get fixed in the 2.0 version :)
 
Remzy said:
As I mentioned at the beginning of this thread, i think the head is missing too much steel at the top, the bewel is way too close to the cutting edge and this axe could be rendered useless with just a couple of good old chips repair.

I hope this issue get fixed in the 2.0 version :)
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If the bevels need to be ground back to fix any chipping, there is plenty of hardened material and thickness at the spine to keep the axe in working order...if the bevels makes it back to the phantom bevels, then you won't be able to see the original outline near the front of the phantom bevel, which would be more of an aesthetics thing than limit the performance.

In regards to needing the phantom bevels,....this axe will bite deep on initial swings when felling or bucking softer/green wood, so the phantom bevels were added to help with removing the axe from the wood....they also help to create a thinner 90 deg. spine which is used to scraper tinder, and to strike/drag a ferro rod against it to start fires...

Peace, Rooster

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I really like it and it looks like it cuts really well in a few videos that I've seen of it in action. I do like the Gransfors and Wetterlings, and have my fair share of each, but I'm really glad to see an American company offer something that I think will present good competition to the Swedish axes. I just bought a Gransfors Bruks Mini Belt Hatchet last week, so I may wait a few weeks, but I think I'll get one of these to try out.
 
Rooster, please understand that i am only saying this to help improve on the design, not to critisice for the fun of it.
Most see phantom bevel as aesthetic as they dont significantly reduce de weight or affect the function of an axe, I was not saying that they ought to be removed completly, just that the top one is overly long for no good reason as you dont need a 4 inch wide surface to run a fero rod in order to produce sparks.

Im just trying to make a point that some people who know a little bit more about how an axe ware out will be reluctant to purchase an axe with such over exagerated phantom bevel, thus this might make it so less people buy it.

just my opinion anyways.

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I DO realise that it mean changing the dies on a new product and this would probably not happen, all im saying is i think it would be better that way.
 
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Remzy said:
Rooster, please understand that i am only saying this to help improve on the design, not to critisice for the fun of it.
Most see phantom bevel as aesthetic as they dont significantly reduce de weight or affect the function of an axe, I was not saying that they ought to be removed completly, just that the top one is overly long for no good reason as you dont need a 4 inch wide surface to run a fero rod in order to produce sparks.

Im just trying to make a point that some people who know a little bit more about how an axe ware out will be reluctant to purchase an axe with such over exagerated phantom bevel, thus this might make it so less people buy it.

just my opinion anyways.


I DO realise that it mean changing the dies on a new product and this would probably not happen, all im saying is i think it would be better that way.
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Understood... and as a side note: you have some serious photoshop skills!! .... Very nice presentation... :thumbup:
 
Way to go Remzy! Can't argue with a beautiful presentation such as that. And I happen to agree with you too!
 
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