My Skeggox arrived today. Love at first sight. Haven't tested it yet in the field. First impression ... very sharp from factory relating to axes/hatchets I bought in the past. Excellent sheath, anyway you have to get used to it when it comes to drawing. Feels good, looks good. Excellent design. I like the scales, for sure. This model/product just lately became available here in Europe; in the US this product is available since last year. Due to first impression ... today I ordered another unit. Why? My life experience has told me so far, that any- and everything I like is very short lived when it comes to availability. One unit as a workhorse, the other for my collection.

Very good demonstration. Good details on how to operate the ax and sheath that goes with it. My only comment other than that would be to wear a white shirt because that would show up the ax better when you are holding it in front of you. Thank you.

i so want one

Hmm interesting looks cool but the first thing I look for on an axe made like this is the handle...with such a thin bit do the handle scales come all the way up to behind the blade, like this one looks to. The issue most these axes have is not being able to split well because the handle impedes going through wood, and the handles can be damaged forcing it through (batoning). I would love to see some of the tasks actually demonstrated... seems every ad says about the same things... would be good for lots of great things, skinning dear, building a log home etc. Showing it being drawn from behind with a pack would be good to, can you also re-sheath it without taking your pack off and not slicing yourself or your pack?

@ExplosiveFetus

Жыл бұрын

I have one coming in the mail. I'm probably going to take the handle scales off and then cut them down to help with splitting wood a bit better.

@SystemOfStrategy

Жыл бұрын

This axe was designed to fulfill a multitude of functions. It is excellent for skinning deer, have to be able to grip high on the handle. It can be used to debark and shape tree limbs, very handy when building a shelter. It facilitates the use for defense, using a small axe effectively for defense is not like the movies. The handle was designed to make the most versatile possible tool. Following the Ranger creed, ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain, getting the most out of the tool that you are carrying is essential.

@Scablands_Scavenger

Жыл бұрын

@@SystemOfStrategy I guess I am looking at it from more of a practical and less tactical mindset. For 140$ asking price I need an axe to be an axe first and foremost, any task beyond that is a bonus. I have seen axes like this with high running handle scales fail while processing wood, of course this one may not? I will have to take your word on skinning deer, I was never impressed with axe vs knife in that role. Without a rounded poll, pounding the hide off without tearing through the skin seems like it would require a bit of finesse, it may be a preference thing or lack of skill on my part. I am not trying to bash the design, its just the perspective of someone who sees marketing and design hype convince people to buy the wrong tool for the job. I get skeptical and at the 140$ price I am reluctant to purchase without seeing all selling points demonstrated.

@SystemOfStrategy

Жыл бұрын

​@@Scablands_Scavenger If I was better at computers I could put some pics up in these comments as the Skeggox works quite well at dressing out a deer. The multi-function is because it is designed for camping etc not just as a relatively si

@SystemOfStrategy

Жыл бұрын

@@Scablands_Scavenger If I was better at computers I could put some pics up in these comments as the Skeggox works quite well at dressing out a deer. The multi-function is because it is designed for camping etc and thus to fulfill a number of roles while being easy to carry and not too large. It chops and splits well for its size because of the thinness of the blade.

Great design. My next axe.

Could be EDC for me!

nice RMJ design!

@praharin

10 ай бұрын

This isn’t an RMJ design. The man in the video designed it. The design was originally made for him by Daniel Winkler (or one very similar) for a while.

@insanogeddon

7 ай бұрын

OMG rmj have a time machine and taught the Vikings their axe shape .. call the Smithsonian lol

It is a camping axe, can you use it as a hammer?

@praharin

10 ай бұрын

Yes

How much? 😳

@praharin

10 ай бұрын

A lot less than the first axe he designed