Wetterlings Small Hunting Axe handle length

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ike1518

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Hello,

I'm looking at ordering a Wetterlings Small Hunting Axe and am trying to figure out how long it is. What I see from the web sites is that is is 15-16" OAL (overall length) but do they mean from the tip of bottom of the handle to the top of the metal head or to the base of the metal head? If anyone has this axe I would really appreciate getting the total length of the axe, from the very tip of the handle to the top of the blade.

Thanks,
Ike1518
 
Thanks for the quick reply! I'm glad to get a hands-on measurement from someone what actually has this axe.

Part of my concern is that where I live I have mostly hardware stores and big boxes so some brands like Wetterlings are generally not found. Anyway, the Estwing company has a camper's axe that their catalog states is 16" but when I went to Home Depot, where they carry this brand, I measured it and it was 16" to the base of the blade. It's OAL was actually 18" hence my confusion.

Thanks again - I really do appreciate the quick response. I believe this will be a good axe.
 
The handles on the Wetterlings Hunting Axes are thicker than the Gransfors Bruks and quite stout. Love my Large Hunter's Axe.
 
Coloradowildman, I love the Large Hunter's Axe as well. It is better for camp chores. However, the small is better if you are backpacking. As you get older the mountains get taller and steeper and the load on your back gets heavier. I have been backpacking for over 40 years. Time for me to find easier ways to hunt.
 
HandAxeProMan said:
Coloradowildman, I love the Large Hunter's Axe as well. It is better for camp chores. However, the small is better if you are backpacking. As you get older the mountains get taller and steeper and the load on your back gets heavier. I have been backpacking for over 40 years. Time for me to find easier ways to hunt.
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Hi Handaxe, yes, these are really wonderful axes. I had both at one point, and when I weighed them it was only an ounce or two difference if I recall. 3" of hickory handle doesn't weigh much, yet the advantage of the longer handle was noticeable when using it two handed. If I go smaller I move down to my Wetterlings Wildlife hatchet, which definitely weighs a lot less. As for gettin older and packing the weight, yes, I know what you mean!
 
I haven't used the Wetterlings Wildlife hatchet yet for some serious woods running. I plan on a minimalist trip with my grandson early next summer which may be the time to get one and try it out. Your points are well made.

Howard
 
The wetterlings small hunting axe arrived and is all I hoped it would be. Obviously well made and quite sharp. Please know this is my first "QUALITY" axe and I'm new to this field. A.question I have now is how to keep that edge. Do I get the rond stone or diamond files? Or both? Again, I'm a simple man who want a good edge.without going to heroic measures. I'll put in some effort but I won't obsess over it. :-)

Thanks
ike1518
 
I sharpen my Wetterlings on my knife sharpening equipment. Diamond stones for rough work then ceramics and strop it up nice and sharp. It pays to keep a small axe very sharp as they are very useful for carving and game processing.

I use a Falkniven DC-4 diamond/ceramic pocket stone in the field.

Files and old fashioned axe pucks work pretty good too.
 
HandAxeProMan said:
Give us an evaluation of the axe after you receive it and can put it through a rigorous test.
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I took the new axe out to the woods today. All I can say is, wow! I never knew a small axe could be so effective. Very nice!

Rocketbomb - thanks for your input as well.

Peace
 
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