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New Wetterlings SAW13H

wintermute

wintermute

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Just received my new Wetterlings hatchet from knifecenter. NICE! doesn't really suffer from any of the [minor] issues that people talk about. head is nicely aligned with the handle, no crude secondary bevel (there is a hint of one on one side, but the difference in angle is miniscule and is really just cosmetic - will take only a few minutes to file out). Edge is just a little thicker at the bottom than the rest of the edge, again will only take a few minutes to touch up. Handle is unfinished (which I like - lets me play with it a bit). The edge is pretty sharp - which is where I like my axe blades, no sense making it shaving sharp just to roll the edge. Sheath is supple un-dyed leather, maybe a little too supple for belt carry.

One question though - there are a few radial cracks in the wood around the locking ring. Is this okay? I assume it is, but just want to check.
 
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