Survival Sherpa.Thanks for your interest and subscription! I do not wish to mislead you when I said that your 'Tiger Technique' reminds me of Finnish Woodsmen. To clarify my point, the striking of the end of a log with the axe was done to open up the length of the grain, then, according to the vintage movies I have seen, the second strike would be delivered on the side of the log in line with the end cut. The weakening caused by the first cut usually resulted in the log splitting cleanly. Clearly your technique with the double bit axe is effective, but potentially dangerous. It is amazing how axes can glance off standing or fallen wood, with your big axe and long haft you could get badly hurt in the shins or foot. The Finnish Billnas and Kellokoski Axes are considerably shorter than you axe and easier to manipulate safely. When I have emulated the Finnish technique I have straddled the log so I am not swinging an arc to the side, once I have struck the end I chop straight down onto the side and it cleaves cleanly. I speak from the experience of injuring myself several times over the years and carry a scar in the middle of my left shin (caused by a maul glancing off a gnarled stump). All the Best!
@feralgrandad44295 жыл бұрын
Finally got my hands on a "Finnish Axe" after watching this nearly a year ago. Though mine has "Fiskars lll" on the red painted head. Cheers for posting this mate :-)
@redcanoe14
5 жыл бұрын
Great!...let me know how you get on with it. All the best, WS.
@GOLDSMITHEXILE7 жыл бұрын
I find the wedges go in easier if I dip them in linseed oil first. I usually use oak or ash that was riven straight, shape them with a draw knife and take off either corner as well so they dont snag going in
@Erik1970Viking5 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Buddy ... and a very interesting axe. These Billnäs axes are quite unknown here in Germany.Very interesting pattern ...
@redcanoe14
5 жыл бұрын
Highlighted comment Erik1970Viking...There are a lot more available on Ebay now than there was 2 years ago. The long collar helps prevent the shaft breaking off if levered, also protects shaft against over strike.
@jonatamateustrindade5432 жыл бұрын
Quantos quilos pesa o machado amigo poderia me informar por favor 👍
@jonnyboystrutt6 жыл бұрын
Nice work Chris!
@redcanoe14
6 жыл бұрын
Pastor Jonny, thanks for dropping by. I appreciate your comments.
@woodlandsnorth7 жыл бұрын
Nice looking axe!
@redcanoe14
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes...it performs extremely well, chopping beyond its weight. Still not too heavy for a winter trek either. I might do another video comparing it to my refurbished SA Wetterling and Hultafors Bruks Axes.
@redcanoe145 жыл бұрын
Great!...let me know how you get on with it. All the best, WS.
@SurvivalSherpa7 жыл бұрын
Just watched a few of your videos on the billnas axes. I see what you meant by your comment on my splitting technique with ax-cut rounds on the ground. Are all the billnas axes meant for splitting or are some made for felling/bucking as well? Thanks for sharing!
@redcanoe14
7 жыл бұрын
Over all, they were multipurpose axes, but obviously the heavier ones I have seen are more suited for felling and the smaller (such as the 12.3) more what I would say is a limbing axe. The No.7 I have, I am not too sure, it is thickly wedged and over 3.5 lbs, with a short haft (50-60cms (I think). I use it for splitting and it is very effective. You can see the cutting ability in my video 'Axes for Bushcraft and Woodsmen: Part 2 - Testing'. They chop ans buck and split well overall. Better than European and American axes (pund for pound) in my experience. Using these axes does require some change in technique.
@DRJMF13 жыл бұрын
Great axe and you did it respect. Do you know which billnas axes have a thin bit more suited for carpentry and hewing logs ? Looking for a Finnish multi purpose axe head with a long thin bit weighing about 1.5kg.thanks. Where can one find a good quality billnas 12-2 ?
@redcanoe14
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings, thanks for checking out my video and positive comments. Check out 'Finnish Ax' on Ebay, there a quite a few 12.2's for sale, look for ones that have a longer blade (poll to cutting edge)...many have had a great deal of use and are ground away and OK for splitting, but not much more. There are a few Billnas axe heads that look similar to Russian 'army' axes, they have a 'D' shaped eye so you would have to make your own shaft from a piece of Ash, Hickory, Beech, Oak or Yellow Birch, if you can find it. If you are hewing heavy logs for a shelter or cabin, the Billnas 'Pillukirves' hewing axe is commonly for sale, but be prepared to pay a fairly high price (not sure why). Rhere are currently a few heads that are suitable for hewing on Ebay.Good Luck, let me know if you find what you are looking for.
@DRJMF1
3 жыл бұрын
Totally expected this support from an English gentleman who takes pride in his tools and has ability to select and service them himself, independently. That’s the right attitude to have when dealing with axes for non recreational purposes. So, my good friend. Navartarga says that you can buy good Bilnasaxes from older men at car boot sales in Finland who no longer need them and tend not to sell on eBay etc. He said that you can find ones that ‘don’t bounce’ only occasionally at Hugo.net or tori.fi. I am not experienced enough to be able to select one myself, if you can find me a long headed 12.2 and a Finnish hewing axe then I pay you commission, eg pattern gift ? no rush in finding a good one. Nice if you agree to help.
@redcanoe148 жыл бұрын
Finishing off refurbishment of a Billnas 12.3 Kemi axe (1.1 kilogram) hand made 50cm Ash haft. Future use as a Bushcraft / limbing axe.
@pawedda7968
5 жыл бұрын
Hello, my e-mail ALL_INN@OP.PL Tell me, Can I buy this kind of axe from You.
@pawedda7968
5 жыл бұрын
Or send me a message, where I could buy the same one. Thanks for your information.
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@redcanoe14
10 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
Survival Sherpa.Thanks for your interest and subscription! I do not wish to mislead you when I said that your 'Tiger Technique' reminds me of Finnish Woodsmen. To clarify my point, the striking of the end of a log with the axe was done to open up the length of the grain, then, according to the vintage movies I have seen, the second strike would be delivered on the side of the log in line with the end cut. The weakening caused by the first cut usually resulted in the log splitting cleanly. Clearly your technique with the double bit axe is effective, but potentially dangerous. It is amazing how axes can glance off standing or fallen wood, with your big axe and long haft you could get badly hurt in the shins or foot. The Finnish Billnas and Kellokoski Axes are considerably shorter than you axe and easier to manipulate safely. When I have emulated the Finnish technique I have straddled the log so I am not swinging an arc to the side, once I have struck the end I chop straight down onto the side and it cleaves cleanly. I speak from the experience of injuring myself several times over the years and carry a scar in the middle of my left shin (caused by a maul glancing off a gnarled stump). All the Best!
Finally got my hands on a "Finnish Axe" after watching this nearly a year ago. Though mine has "Fiskars lll" on the red painted head. Cheers for posting this mate :-)
@redcanoe14
5 жыл бұрын
Great!...let me know how you get on with it. All the best, WS.
I find the wedges go in easier if I dip them in linseed oil first. I usually use oak or ash that was riven straight, shape them with a draw knife and take off either corner as well so they dont snag going in
Great Video, Buddy ... and a very interesting axe. These Billnäs axes are quite unknown here in Germany.Very interesting pattern ...
@redcanoe14
5 жыл бұрын
Highlighted comment Erik1970Viking...There are a lot more available on Ebay now than there was 2 years ago. The long collar helps prevent the shaft breaking off if levered, also protects shaft against over strike.
Quantos quilos pesa o machado amigo poderia me informar por favor 👍
Nice work Chris!
@redcanoe14
6 жыл бұрын
Pastor Jonny, thanks for dropping by. I appreciate your comments.
Nice looking axe!
@redcanoe14
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes...it performs extremely well, chopping beyond its weight. Still not too heavy for a winter trek either. I might do another video comparing it to my refurbished SA Wetterling and Hultafors Bruks Axes.
Great!...let me know how you get on with it. All the best, WS.
Just watched a few of your videos on the billnas axes. I see what you meant by your comment on my splitting technique with ax-cut rounds on the ground. Are all the billnas axes meant for splitting or are some made for felling/bucking as well? Thanks for sharing!
@redcanoe14
7 жыл бұрын
Over all, they were multipurpose axes, but obviously the heavier ones I have seen are more suited for felling and the smaller (such as the 12.3) more what I would say is a limbing axe. The No.7 I have, I am not too sure, it is thickly wedged and over 3.5 lbs, with a short haft (50-60cms (I think). I use it for splitting and it is very effective. You can see the cutting ability in my video 'Axes for Bushcraft and Woodsmen: Part 2 - Testing'. They chop ans buck and split well overall. Better than European and American axes (pund for pound) in my experience. Using these axes does require some change in technique.
Great axe and you did it respect. Do you know which billnas axes have a thin bit more suited for carpentry and hewing logs ? Looking for a Finnish multi purpose axe head with a long thin bit weighing about 1.5kg.thanks. Where can one find a good quality billnas 12-2 ?
@redcanoe14
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings, thanks for checking out my video and positive comments. Check out 'Finnish Ax' on Ebay, there a quite a few 12.2's for sale, look for ones that have a longer blade (poll to cutting edge)...many have had a great deal of use and are ground away and OK for splitting, but not much more. There are a few Billnas axe heads that look similar to Russian 'army' axes, they have a 'D' shaped eye so you would have to make your own shaft from a piece of Ash, Hickory, Beech, Oak or Yellow Birch, if you can find it. If you are hewing heavy logs for a shelter or cabin, the Billnas 'Pillukirves' hewing axe is commonly for sale, but be prepared to pay a fairly high price (not sure why). Rhere are currently a few heads that are suitable for hewing on Ebay.Good Luck, let me know if you find what you are looking for.
@DRJMF1
3 жыл бұрын
Totally expected this support from an English gentleman who takes pride in his tools and has ability to select and service them himself, independently. That’s the right attitude to have when dealing with axes for non recreational purposes. So, my good friend. Navartarga says that you can buy good Bilnasaxes from older men at car boot sales in Finland who no longer need them and tend not to sell on eBay etc. He said that you can find ones that ‘don’t bounce’ only occasionally at Hugo.net or tori.fi. I am not experienced enough to be able to select one myself, if you can find me a long headed 12.2 and a Finnish hewing axe then I pay you commission, eg pattern gift ? no rush in finding a good one. Nice if you agree to help.
Finishing off refurbishment of a Billnas 12.3 Kemi axe (1.1 kilogram) hand made 50cm Ash haft. Future use as a Bushcraft / limbing axe.
@pawedda7968
5 жыл бұрын
Hello, my e-mail ALL_INN@OP.PL Tell me, Can I buy this kind of axe from You.
@pawedda7968
5 жыл бұрын
Or send me a message, where I could buy the same one. Thanks for your information.
Where can I find one for sale?
Like from Russia!