@urbanlumberjack just did a nice review of this axe and I think it's worth taking a look at because it appears that some of my concerns have been addressed, at least in his more recent example, which has a higher degree of hardness and more meat on the handle, and it came with a sheath. Those are great changes. His edge tested to somewhere close to 60HRC, which is really hard for an axe and he found the whole head is hardened and that is interesting for sure. That is something that will help the poll stand up to lots more tasks, which is neat.

So refreshing to watching someone bushcraft who actually understands how to use an axe. Nice job felling that cedar. Good accuracy.

@MattKeevil

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I’m no Mors Kochanski but I’ll take it!

Yeah, you need a new handle, even though it was made to be thrownI never see that symmetrical eye... if that poll was half inch longer... was almost perfect. Nice Video Thank U.

Seems pretty capable for light tasks around the fire, and easy to pack and carry. Hope you keep doing the gear reviews. Thanks for the vid.

@MattKeevil

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s a strange design but I think it works.

Great little axe for the price, I use it for bushcraft and haven't had any complaints about it

@MattKeevil

4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear about someone else’s good experience. It’s got a lot to recommend it.

Idea: If you take off the axe head and let the handle soak in linseed oil it should swell up and the head should set a bit of lower on the handle when reattached.

@MattKeevil

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. It’s had some oil but oil does not swell wood to any meaningful degree. I could use glycol but don’t currently have some. A bit of hockey tape around the handle has worked well for me in the past as a stop gap.

@DonKachot

4 ай бұрын

@@MattKeevil Great👍 Mineral oil won't swell, but a hardening oil like linseed oil (and perhaps Tung oil) should swell up to 10% as it cures

Nice review! Like the look of this one. Proportions seem right and the bit length is usable for a slipfit head, so many have a tiny little 2 inch edge. That sudden flare out around the fore of the eye is a bit different. Cool axe! 🪓

@MattKeevil

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Kurt. It’s actually pretty unique combination of features that make it quite handy and would be hard to find in another model. Plus, given the price, the chunky construction, and ease of handle replacement, there’s no need to baby it.

Good review Matt! Nice fire scenes.

@MattKeevil

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

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@MattKeevil

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I think it’s great you’re getting gear to do reviews on and using it the way you would use it!

Nice work on the handle and bit. What kind of file were you using to set your egde profile? Coarse, medium or fine? Thanks.

@MattKeevil

6 ай бұрын

Normally I use a 10 inch mill "bastard" file, which is a single cut type in the medium range. The one in the video is an old file I got used and it doesn't say what the coarseness is but it's a fairly fine 10 inch double cut file. Buying old files is often a bad idea because old files are commonly already worn out but this was a dollar and I got lucky. I think it's a good idea to have both a medium file and a smooth file. If you have a quality smooth file you can get a very fine edge without a stone.

@shj2000

6 ай бұрын

@@MattKeevil much appreciated!