S & N vs Wetterling axes

[g123]

Hey Guys,

I do not have a store near me that sells these axes, can someone tell me about them and there differences?

Thanks,

G

 

[wolffire00]

I can't speak about S&N's. I can tell you that from what I've experienced the quality of Wetterlings vary greatly from axe to axe. I received a 13" model from Bens Backwoods and the quality was excellent. A day later the handle cracked without any use. Ben replaced it for me immediately. The 2nd one I received had a smaller diameter handle and the sheath didn't fit very well.

 

[mcjhrobinson]

S&N are drop forged and i believe are chinese stock IIRC, wetterlings are handforged and are of swedish stock.

ive never handled any.....im looking for an axe/hatchet too...i know brian andrews MIGHT have some mod'd ones left.

wolffire: did it crack because of twisted grain? im interested in this failure.

awesome to hear Ben had your back on that one! great CS!

 

[desmobob]

Hey Guys,

I do not have a store near me that sells these axes, can someone tell me about them and there differences?

Thanks,

G

Read the post from Mike Stewart about half-way down the page: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/825519/tp/1/


I have a Wetterlings 16" Hunters' axe and a S&N Hudson Bay. I haven't had a chance to use the S&N yet, but the season is here....


Stay sharp,
desmobob

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Having not seen a 'stock' S&N in person, I can't comment in this thread too much. However, Ben at Ben's Backwoods definitely does offer some great customer service. Very much a pleasure to work with. :thumbup: