Wetterlings bushman axe question

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Just got my Wetterlings bushman axe yesterday and when i unpackaged it i noticed a roughly three inch v-shaped crack in the handle around where my hands will be when in use, glue should be able to fix it no problem but it is also located just under grain runout on the side of the handle which makes me worry it will break after a bit of use, i'm just wondering if i should send it back in exchange for a different or if it really isnt as big of a deal as i think it is. This is my first axe so i may be wrong but i figured coming with a crack in the handle is a pretty bad thing, especially for the price tag.
 
while I have lots of things I could say about not liking the high priced Swedish axes I won't. But I will say that you should definitely send it back, ( that is absolutely unacceptable in an base handle, especially for that price ) if nothing else just to let them know that they really need to stay on top of their qc if they're gonna charge what they do ( and of coarse so they can be aware of the problem that may not be a fluke )
 
Thats a shame! Nothing pisses me off more than ordering something and when it shows up its defective. If it was me it would I would call and have em ship me another so I didnt have to wait for it to be returned, looked at and then get shipped a new one
 
That is truly a shame, I would definitely call and ask for a replacement.

The axe looks awesome, once the handle issue is taken care of I am sure you will love it. And I can tell you the folks who made it in Sweden are downright hardworking good people.

Last summer I attended a wedding in Sweden and somehow managed to convince my wife that we needed to drive the rental car 139km (with two daughters 3 and 5) to Storvik for an axe factory tour. It was one of the coolest things I have seen in my life. I wish we had traveled by cargo ship to Sweden, but no, I only had room/weight for one axe and one hatchet. The #104 and a Jonsered branded 26" Forest axe, which was a factory second.


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That's a shame. Been hearing a lot of negative things about Wetterlings QC lately. I was on the fence about one, but went with a Husqvarna Multipurpose axe instead (couldn't beat the price!), and am very happy with that choice.
 
A dab of Titebond II and a few rubber bands to hold while it cures will keep that de-lam from separating any further. It is not a crack in the true sense but an example of de-lamination of grain 'runout'. When that source tree fell the wood here and there was subject to severe tension/torsion stress which weakened the annular grain bond. These flaws only appear further down the road especially during low humidity (ie winter) situations when the wood becomes bone dry.
I'm sure Wetterlings will cheerfully replace this for you and you really can't fault them for such a glitch either.
 
i would wager a bet the Hickory came from South Mudzoory, if not then, from Tennessee. if you stop and think about it for a minute there are a few trees involved in the axe handle making process.
ok. got that outta the way.
i would also think the good folks at Wetterlings would be more than happy to replace it. kind of a bummer it wasn't spot on to start with with, but recieving good customer service will make for a lasting experience.
it will all be made right.
 
The generous depth eye and the hammer poll (is this hardened?) seem to make for a very practical mini axe. Much improved design over a Hudson Bay. When you get the handle business sorted out get this thing out on the track and report back.
 
Hey there, I have this same axe, and it's well worth the money. I love mine. This axe is so good that it deserves to have a good handle, not a flawed one. My .02 is that you should contact them and ask for a new one, or at the very least, a new handle. I really enjoy my Wetterlings Bushman.
 
How do you find it otherwise?

I have just ordered one through Lamnia and am looking forward to using it!

I asked them to pick me out a good one...
 
First one i ordered the axe head came off on the first use. The head would not seat at all. Called for a replacement and the new one is mint, much better head shape and handle. It is a great design and it chops and splits very well. Call in for a new one asap you well be glad you did.
Best of luck
 
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