Wranglerstar's favorite forest tools Knife - amzn.to/32GacEv Saw - amzn.to/3tMIBgR Axe - amzn.to/2S26QtB (amazon affiliate link)

@rexmann1984

3 жыл бұрын

Ontario knife works for a Machete. If you're skilled with a machete it replaces the axe and the saw.

@rexmann1984

3 жыл бұрын

@@KZreadRanch that why I have a belt with holes all the way around.

@dontneedtoknow5836

3 жыл бұрын

Put black pepper in your first aid kit. It restricts blood flow to the area and can alleviate some of the throbbing. Not to mention it has anti-bacterial properties.

@sparky6086

3 жыл бұрын

Blood & failure. It's what happens, when you send a greenhorn Westerner dandy to do a man's job!

@justinwhitsitt7072

3 жыл бұрын

Just curious. You mentioned attracting a Sasquatch. With all your time spent out in what is considered Sasquatch capital. Do you think they are real? Have you ever heard one or heard something you can’t easily explain out in the woods? I’m not a big foot enthusiast or anything these topics just interest me.

The smart part about this ax is that if you're splitting wood with it and it gets stuck you can easily take the head off, leave it in the log, and take your stick back home.

@joshuahernandez8278

3 жыл бұрын

This comment desserves more likes

@SkyBrigidRain

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuahernandez8278 There, I gave him 500!

@zanemob1429

3 жыл бұрын

I love this comment.

@zanemob1429

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkyBrigidRain Another 500?

@user-yw7gb5px6q

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment!

Heck, I'm far more impressed with how quick that saw cut through the stick.

@jeanbon6807

Жыл бұрын

Silky saws

@davidgraham2673

Жыл бұрын

@@jeanbon6807 , I can see why they have that name. The ease that the saw cut the branch actually looked silky smooth. Even though the branch looked green, the saw looked easier than any I've used. Thanks for the information.

@ailospjellok7475

Жыл бұрын

bro i have a saw in the shed and oh my god its absolutely useless, and compared to this i feel i shouldnt struggle for literally 2 minutes with one stick when i could get something like this mans saw

@davidgraham2673

Жыл бұрын

@@ailospjellok7475, Makes you want to buy one, just so you can say you own one of those. Cut like butter, didn't it?

@DonDSelectah

Жыл бұрын

Yep! that saw went through like it was butter

Really appreciate anyone who doesn't shy away from a mistake. You cut yourself. It happens. And yet, you own up to it immediately and then use it as an opportunity. Much appreciated. Thank you for another amazing video.

This seems like a hugely over-complicated and expensive alternative to a simple tomahawk head. You can do the exact same thing with a tomahawk head and it does a better job than that.

@mreditor.9141

Жыл бұрын

Its good for self defence

@hansblitz7770

Жыл бұрын

Machete is better

@brertt8350

Жыл бұрын

@@hansblitz7770 machete takes up alot more space though

@ElessarEstel

3 ай бұрын

​@@brertt8350 And is all but useless for splitting

This seems like the perfect tool for someone who wants to go out in the forest and spend a few hours making an axe handle to leave in the forest when they go home.

@JG-qb9gd

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I thought the same lol

@momom6197

Жыл бұрын

It's more of a survival tool by this regard.

@americanviking4601

Жыл бұрын

@@momom6197 a survival tool that causes you to expend all of your time and energy on making a sub optimal tool😂

bro, that saw cut fast as hell and looked effortless

@da_crazybrian9115

3 жыл бұрын

I like that pfp of urs

@paulwhat322

3 жыл бұрын

It's a silky!

@Jtower1967

3 жыл бұрын

I want one of those Saws

@paulwhat322

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jtower1967 Get one. The brand is silky. Many models and sizes to suit your needs.

@Jtower1967

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulwhat322 thanks to you sir

For the actual quality level of that thing, I wouldn't even compare it to the actual $180 axe. You could get an axe that is as good at some takes and better at most for under $50. (Or under 20 if you look at enough yard sales.) The idea of spending that much money for a wabble-headed axe that can't easily spit wood, and needs multiple tools to even turn it into an axe, is just insane.

@dragos8839

Жыл бұрын

Yeah its the most stupid idea ive ever seen

@nemeanlioness

Жыл бұрын

thanks for expressing all our thoughts

@MrHobbes08

Жыл бұрын

meh, it's purely for backpacking, when they're nitpicking over half a pound with some redesign it might be worth it in that regard, maybe package it with a fancy walking stick

@Colonel_Flanders

Жыл бұрын

It's almost like he bought a "bad" 180 dollar axe to justify the purchase of a "good" 180 dollar axe.

You need to cut a branch to make the axe in the first place. Simply use the tool you would use to the cut branch. It can't split wood, so there's little this axe could do that a folding saw/pocket knife combo couldn't.

When Cody said "I read the instructions" I just about fell off my chair. First time for everything I guess...

@Firedrake1313

3 жыл бұрын

I have learned to at least read them once to see if there's anything that isn't obvious - sometimes it can make a huge difference in your experience.

@dreadbaron888

3 жыл бұрын

You look like the collector from toy story 2

I'm not entirely impressed by the axe, but I love the little saw.

@ChristopherJ42

Жыл бұрын

It's a Silky Pocketboy. Silky makes the best saws on the market afaik, but personally I'd recommend something with a longer, fixed blade. I've never used a Silky folding saw but my experience with Stihl and Husqvarna hand saws is that folding blade can be quite flimsy and therefore inferior to fixed blade. The Silky Zubat 330 is my hand saw of choice, cuts through anything up to ~8-9 inches diameter like butter which is more than sufficient for bushcraft. Silky also makes the Bigboy, which can cut through 12inch or more diamater, anything bigger than that you pretty much want a chainsaw.

@loganvanderwier8866

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherJ42 For a survival tool, though you would want a folding blade. I don't see how you could put a fixed blade saw in your pack without risking bending it. Like you probably could, but how much sawing are you actually doing that it offsets the increased hassle of carrying it. For a woodshop tool though, fixed blade make sense.

@ChristopherJ42

Жыл бұрын

@@loganvanderwier8866 I've never had any issues with keeping it on my belt.

@loganvanderwier8866

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherJ42 That sounds like it works well, but I would imagine most people would prefer a folding blade.

@bigbasil1908

Жыл бұрын

I use a cheap £6/$7 folding pruning saw and it works great. Been using it for a few years now. Those expensive axes and saws etc are pointless, it's just a brand name thing like how people obsess over brand name clothes and shoes

Ah yes, I’ve expended more energy making this axe than carrying an actual hatchet🥰

@Lh0000

Жыл бұрын

I’m no survivalist, the farthest thing from it… and that was my immediate first thought, the energy you expend making the axe handle would probably be better spent doing any other important task if you just had a hatchet or something already. And I think I you took some weak non-survivalist like me id probably get much farther if I DIDNT need to spend (what for me would realistically be) several hours making my wood cutting tool functional. And just had it from the start.

@jeffreynerdin3522

Жыл бұрын

No joke. This review convinced me to just carry an axe. It took a saw and a knife and a belt and probably 45 minutes just to make a mediocre hatchet. Plus, it requires so much handling and manipulation with so many sharp edges that most people would probably cut themselves putting it together. Very much not worth it.

@whatisthis601

Жыл бұрын

yeah its a tool so you can bypass carrying the lightest part of the axe out into the woods with you

Thanks, I totally fell for that at the beginning of the video, thank you for your honest reviews.

Conclusion: It's worth carrying a handle for your axe.

@stropheum

3 жыл бұрын

Def worth. I'd argue carrying a regular axe head would be more practical than bringing this tool

@cosmesimon7324

3 жыл бұрын

My thought too, less time wasted and more reliability

@silentbigsteve3429

3 жыл бұрын

I would say it's useful to just get logs for an on going fire not making a fire

@GodsMistake

3 жыл бұрын

@@silentbigsteve3429 Bruh, you're too kind. It's useless garbage.

@2001herne

3 жыл бұрын

@@stropheum Something that would be interesting is a regular axe head with a similar clamping mechanism to this one - Basically, this, but with a wedge leading up to the clamp section. It could work...

"this is just a mere flesh wound" This man is definetly a decendant of the Black Knight

@hagenl.2975

3 жыл бұрын

It's literally just a little cut, what about it?

@billcipher1756

3 жыл бұрын

you missed the irony and just made a statement it is not like he cut his finger off, it is literally a flesh wound what makes the black knight funny is that he is making light of a near fatal wound, not a slight cut on his finger

@bananananabread541

3 жыл бұрын

When he said that I said in my mind, “Tis but a scratch.” Looks like I wasn’t the only one thinking about that 😂

@earthknight60

3 жыл бұрын

He said after massively exaggerating the depth of the cut. It wasn't nearly "to the bone."

@fictionofficial5252

3 жыл бұрын

Tis but a scratch

Congratulations sir. You were the FIRST content creator to tell me to like your video and I didn't think twice about it. You and your services should go down in the youtube hall of fame.

great job!!!! perfect and honest review of what most of us immediately saw when you started! Thanks! Subbed.

His charm never ceases to amaze me, he cuts himself and his first thought is: well at least the blade is sharp

@pinoyekis

3 жыл бұрын

Mrs. W, Is that you?..

@voltydragon6140

3 жыл бұрын

It happened to me once. I was too tired to care

"It looks really cool if you don't know anything" A lighthearted remark that accurately describes the majority of consumers...

@alanj7306

3 жыл бұрын

How true!

@skullthrower8904

3 жыл бұрын

Tacticool companies tryng to reinvent the wheel Now I get it why people get pissed off at them

Thanks for testing it out! I'll go with the Forest Axe. The Saw really shined as well!

Thank you for pointing out the flaws in what "seems" to be a cool gift.

Being an Oregonian myself, I know the dangers of leaving blood in the forest and attracting Sasquatch. Very dangerous, wise man.

@jamescanjuggle

3 жыл бұрын

Wise man indeed. Had my camp ransacked last year up in the Highlands and those footprints don't lie. Had to replace a whole set of glass hammers and several buckets of steam.

@z3rochief665

3 жыл бұрын

Wise, I remember playing metal gear solid and leaving a blood trail and the enemy was able to find out I was hiding under a cardboard box. Although completely different stories I did lose European extreme at basically the games end.

@TimidTortoise1988

3 жыл бұрын

They can smell the menstruation.

@elr8732

3 жыл бұрын

@@z3rochief665 🗣SNAKE

@outlaweduk

3 жыл бұрын

i thought sasquash was veterarian?

This man said he cut his finger to the bone and only went "Ouch, alright this can serve as a lesson." Jesus, i aspire to be like him.

@Ragin__Cajun

3 жыл бұрын

A sharp blade that’ll cut you that easily won’t hurt at all. You’ll barely feel it

@jongustavsson5874

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ragin__Cajun yeah, especially if you're focused it can totally pass you by. More than once I've only realized I cut myself when the gloves start dripping all over the place.

@hithere4719

3 жыл бұрын

Learn and practice first aid. These cuts don’t hurt much at all when they happen. When you bandage them correctly, they’re fully healed in a few days.

@Sat_Void

3 жыл бұрын

E

@alexaustin4470

3 жыл бұрын

I got cut to the bone last week it's like a bee sting

The absence of a wedge severely limits this tool; however, the idea of carrying an axe-head is incredibly practical.

3:31 the most re-watchable part of this video is not about the axe, but how the heck he cut his finger lol 😂

"Diameter looks pretty good but we're not deep enough." 😑 story of my life

@jesusfchrist8479

3 жыл бұрын

Um 👀

@pinoyekis

3 жыл бұрын

5:56 In case they look for it 😁

@AnyMotoUSA

3 жыл бұрын

Built like a tuna can, eh?

@carbonfusion

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO!

@carsonrush3352

3 жыл бұрын

Oof, that's some messy suicide there.

See the problem with these tools is that while having an axe is nice, if you need a saw, knife, and hardwood branch to make it, you might as well cut wood with the saw and split it by batoning.

@zachbahamutson5477

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is it's not meant to actually replace a normal axe in day-to-day activities it's for Backpackers who have to carry everything in their backpack. A knife and saw are not going to be as heavy as most axes are. This is just to function as an ask when you're backpacking in between stops on your journey. It's not for everyday use but it's better than nothing.

@chowly

3 жыл бұрын

@@zachbahamutson5477 and the last thing you want to do at the end of a long day of hiking is have to process wood to make a tool to process more wood to build a fire. Pocket saw and a knife will always go so much further on a hike!

@chrishoesing5455

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@quixototalis

3 жыл бұрын

@@chowly Besides that, it doesn't even function well as an axe. You can't split with it and I suspect that head would work loose after a couple of small trees. Its like having half an axe even after all that effort. Would rather just carry a small hatchet, or, as you said, saw and a good knife that you can baton with.

@jamesa8851

3 жыл бұрын

Uses saw that’s cuts a tree in 4 seconds to build an axe that that took a cut scene to fit it in the video.

A friend of mine is an outfitter in Montana and spends most of his trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. I bought a Granfors Bruks small forest axe for him as a thank you gift after a successful elk hunt. He liked it so much that he bought several more and distributed them to a couple of his guides and wranglers. Well, they ended up using them on some windfall trees that were crossing the main horse trail into their camp, which is 24 miles in, over the Divide. They didn't fair too well. The lesson? Use the tool appropriate for the job at hand. Those axes are not meant to cut through 18-24 inch logs.

Justing sitting in a room and watching your videos saves my money every second:)

There is a never-ending supply of gimicky chopping tools, thanks for playing with it so I don't have to!

@ApeHolder42069

3 жыл бұрын

That's what she said!

@redlobster968

3 жыл бұрын

@@ApeHolder42069 lmao

@rizzorides2490

3 жыл бұрын

RIGHT! I will GLADLY continue to tote my Gransfors Bruk in my pack! I'm NOT about to leave my most valuable tools behind, WTF??? THIS is why we buy them!

@PaletoB

3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool, an axe you can make a handle for in the field! Wait where have I've seen that before🤔... Oh right back in the 18TH CENTURY AND IT'S CALLED A "TOMAHAWK"!!! 😂

@davidroeder5548

3 жыл бұрын

First thing I thought when I saw it, “what a gimmick”

> Axe > You have to chop down a tree in order to use it Kinda defeats the whole purpose

@rocksalt636

2 жыл бұрын

well axes are more of a convenience to avoid chopping trees by punching and biting.

@DeusExHackina

2 жыл бұрын

"Make an axe in # easy steps! Step one: buy an axe..."

@jasonkloos1498

2 жыл бұрын

@@rocksalt636 🤣🤣🤣

@TheGimpy117

2 жыл бұрын

it needs a "kit" with a small saw blade to cut a handle and an Allen key to tighten the head. then it's a full "boot strap" axe. a cheaper less machined and polished version would be perfect for survival kits. But I just can't see how an axe you need 2 other tools to use is useful

@dustinhenry8598

2 жыл бұрын

there are plenty of weaker branches to help you achieve making a good handle, your not actually gonna smack something until it comes to felling and making some firewood, logs and small sticks it can produce well enough, as well as minor hammering, it just cant split, but it can make you a new axe handle for the better head if the handle were to break

Yes thank you very much for this video very helpful save me money save me from hurting myself like I said you do you do great work with your videos I'm looking to put a wood stove in my home and your information has been absolutely great thank you and keep up the good work

I wanted to buy a premium quality Hunting knife for my next hunting tour. I got this knife at a very reasonable price but I was thinking that it was a scam but when I got my parcel I became very happy the knife was crafted very well and totally handmade. The handle is very smooth and the blade is sharp. I really admire the quality. Almazan knives is one of the best sellers for a pure quality knife.

-Inventor: I made an axe with no handle. -Customer: Okay, but why? -Caveman: You made a shiny rock with suspiciously thin parts in it.

@Ensensu2

3 жыл бұрын

Every time I look at an axe head with holes in it, that caveman is vindicated.

I love how complex, ”blocky" and futuristic this thing's head is compared to the simple, raw and esthetic branch lmao

@abdulwajid4411

3 жыл бұрын

Kinda reminds me of Thor's Stormbreaker axe lol

@dasnicenoob6140

3 жыл бұрын

It makes a dope combo though

@Cyba_IT

2 жыл бұрын

I think that's exactly the aesthetic they were going for to try and impress the "urban campers." Shame it doesn't work

@realityshotgun

2 жыл бұрын

I love when people try and use words they don't understand and can't spell

@GlorifiedGremlin

Жыл бұрын

Looks like something out of ark

That's great! This makes it so don't have to carry an axe with a handle on it - as long as you have $200, plus a saw, a knife, a first aid kit, safety glasses, this KZread for assembly instructions, and a gob of time, then you have a sketchy undependable axe!

8:42 says it all, reminds me of a quote as well, "Grand those swords, but I prefer me trusty axe." -Skellige Isle warriors, Witcher 3

The best part about this axe, is if you just mine some iron ore up and spend a few days building a forge you can smelt your own taper!

@BillyWitchDoctorDotCom

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I really want to caste an axe head in a clay forge. I think that'd be a fun weekend

@comlitbeta7532

Жыл бұрын

@@BillyWitchDoctorDotCom if primitive technology is anything to go by i think a weekend isn't in the same universe as enough time

@BillyWitchDoctorDotCom

Жыл бұрын

@@comlitbeta7532 dog I'm not gonna be making my own bricks out of mud or anything that crazy lol

@jodygarcia9892

Жыл бұрын

@@BillyWitchDoctorDotCom he did say build your own forge also you have to make the pick axe shovel to mine the iron ore

"Now, when you've reached the thirty minute mark constructing your ax, you may begin to question why you were so bugged about bringing your other ax that already had a handle. This is normal, just keep going."

I'd say the benefit of it would be in a travel survival pack when you have limited space. It's not going to measure up to tools that are made to be used regularly, but as you said, "better than a sharp rock".

I feel like this is an *almost* good idea and *almost* useful thing. The problem is that you can't get any leverage to tighten it. I saw that little dial and immediately thought "if I were designing that drill a hole through it and include a small little rod to you can really tighten it." The other thing it needs, though I don't know if this is really mechanically possible, would be something to keep it tight so that you don't have to constantly re-tighten it as you use it. Lastly, make it a little fatter so it can also be used to split wood.

@douglasankrum7486

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't see that very well, but yes, sure looks like a few small holes for a small rod to tighten the grip.

Other channels: "Hitting the like button really helps the channel!" Cody: *"I'LL WAIT"*

the amount of confidence you have in this mechanism to take your first swing at a tree over a running creek...i'd be worried i'd never find the axe head again.

@davidvickers8425

Жыл бұрын

I was holding my breath too, ive seen too many road runner cartoons for that not to have crossed my mind.

@houstonbaxter5537

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I had the same idea

@ajsparx4133

Жыл бұрын

But if you did get it back, there's a non-zero chance that it might've been turned to gold

@GreebleClown

Жыл бұрын

@@ajsparx4133 But then you gotta deal with the water spirit that may or may not be testing you.

@geekdivaherself

Жыл бұрын

Nah, the water spirit would be like, "This is supposed to be an AXE?!?"

I love how in your videos if you make a mistake you own it and discuss it. Thats how real teaching is done

This may be the craziest axe ever made. But not anywhere near as crazy as a truck with two alternators...

@consaka1

3 жыл бұрын

Man I've been trying to figure vacway to add an extra alternator. In a van there just isn't any room unless you take out the AC pump and that's just not happening in a black van.

@Isaac_5.56x45

3 жыл бұрын

@Max Crosswind thanks 👍

@bobbyhempel1513

3 жыл бұрын

Why is that crazy?

@tippyc2

3 жыл бұрын

@@consaka1 Might be able to fit a high-output alternator?

@consaka1

3 жыл бұрын

@@tippyc2 Already did that and it's a very snug fit. However dual alternators have advantages over one high output alternator.

Quote of the day, “We gotta wash up here, we don’t want to attract a Sasquatch.” 😂😂

@campbellsnerfworks5235

3 жыл бұрын

Don't want a Sasquatch stealing his alternators...

@blondbowler8776

3 жыл бұрын

@@campbellsnerfworks5235 BOTH of em. Did I mention that already?

@Liberanimus

3 жыл бұрын

Something you'd say to your kids

I've grown up where forests are nothing but oak, so cutting down a tree, even one only an inch or so in diameter, in just a few strokes looks so strange to me.

Thank you for your information.

What kept my interest was how badly you might injure yourself further with that thing. Oddly compelling.

@travisdoe4663

3 жыл бұрын

Something tells me he suffers from hand injures often..

@whatswiththissassylostchilld

3 жыл бұрын

@Roy Hernandez that doesn’t make sense to me. He not a realtor, he more of a wood smith and construction man.

I can’t imagine a situation where the inconvenience of carrying a full size hatchet outweighs the inconvenience of having to construct an axe. I could see it being useful as part of a survival kit where you don’t know when you might need a hatchet, but if you know you’re going to need a hatchet, may as well bring one ready to use.

@gamedirection_us

2 жыл бұрын

I could see this used for Bush Pilots. You need to be extreammly conscious about weight on a plane, but running out of gas, or breaking down in the wilderness is likely still.

@badsamaritan8223

2 жыл бұрын

@@gamedirection_us I still feel like making room for an axe, is worth it.

@MikeBarbarossa

2 жыл бұрын

It's good for backpacking in the mountains, where saving weight is critical

@jeroenkleinrensink2240

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBarbarossa if saving weight is critical just get a victorinox forester or something similar. the saw in there would fell the tree in the video a lot faster, it weighs a lot less than the klax and considering you'll be carrying a pocketknife anyways it doesn't really add any weight at all to the kit. the only upside of the klax is being able to fell larger trees which isn't something you'll be doing in that situation.

@damionkeeling3103

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeBarbarossa So you have to build a new handle everytime you move site? Frankly if the weight of a wooden handle is make or break for you get a new pastime. You can also get axes with synthetic handles that weigh less than wood.

I have my OFA 3 - for major injuries - compact pads usually not found in OFA 1 packs is needed. Preferably 2, although 1 is better than nothing! Love the ax head

Thanks for sharing! Love the content.

Finally a axe that u can make a handle for in the forest, so you dont need to take you big axe to thw forest... you just need every thing you own to make the handle

@animula6908

3 жыл бұрын

And a first aid kit because of trying to carry an ax head with no handle the whole time. Take suture string

@mtnentertainment3454

2 жыл бұрын

i mean, many of those tools used would be either default carries for everyday, such as a sharp pocket knife, or would already be in your kit anyways to fulfill other purposes

@kpsiex

2 жыл бұрын

Bro, you can just use the sharp edge that comes with the axe to make the handle.

@pap_pap

2 жыл бұрын

finally a axe that wastes your time

Me, a cityboy who's interested in the woods but who's never been camping because it's not their family's thing: it's pretty cool looking

@arthurmernard5879

3 жыл бұрын

Once you get a bit of experience you quickly learn what will and wont work

@khendon5558

3 жыл бұрын

the most important thing to learn about outdoorsmanship is humans are unique. my toolset/gear/clothes/etc. are going to be different then everyone elses. the best thing you can do is get out there and after every outing ask yourself what did I need/want I didn't have and what did I have I didn't want/need.

Boy thank you for that video you save me money time and accidents like I seen you at I like your videos though they're very writers I want to put a wood stove in my home I watched your wood stove involvement I got a lot of good information there and I think I think your videos are one of the best out there thank you very much

You are your own worst enemy. You NEVER force/cut any sharp object towards your body and that includes your extremities. Always find a way to force/cut an object AWAY from you. I think I learned that in Cub Scouts.

Honestly the world of folding saws has pretty much made Axes worthless to me. It is far easier to carry even several folder saws than a small ax. If I was planning on building a log cabin other large project, sure the ax would gain more appeal. In the time it took you to make that into a "Proper" ax, you could have just used the saw to harvest several arm loads of wood. I feel people put way to much on being able to split wood when out bush crafting or even survival, a small knife can break small branches into kindling just fine.

@GlorifiedGremlin

Жыл бұрын

I carry both a small little handheld silky, and a zilky zubat which is a big long one. Silkys insanely good quality makes them better than axes almost always

@flyboymike111357

Жыл бұрын

A big knife, axe, and folding saw are all easy enough to take if you know you are going to be camping or driving through a wooded area. Chopping or batoning firewood can draw in the crazies who hear the sound of a camper splitting firewood and genuinely believe it's Bigfoot (I'm not joking). So sawing as much as possible is the way to go. But if the saw breaks, or just somehow does the job, you can use the big knife or axe to chop, and protect yourself if someone who hears hoofbeats and thinks unicorns is a round. Also, knife might chip, and axe handle might break.

@psterud

Жыл бұрын

I wish my folding saw was sharper. Takes forever to cut through a six-inch branch.

@Bobis32

Жыл бұрын

i just carry a wire saw in my bag as they are compact and work quite quickly for the weight

@AfricanGrey101

Жыл бұрын

Though long term this would be "kinda" useful, but still shouldn't be go to option

"The axe and a bush-craft knife, and a small folding saw, I mean that's perfection right there!" - Wranglerstar

@K_Tech64

3 жыл бұрын

Truth right there.

Well as an engineer oriented person, the main problem with their design is that they make the holding device that clamps the shaft - one point of contact - the nature of the way impact would work on that fastening device not unlike physics, would suggest with parallel innovations that having a 4 point contact rather than a 2 to clamp the device securely, would spread the energy around at the contact point so that the degeneration of the material would happen less, and so the device would last longer. I appreciate your time with that great axe head, please forward them that recommendation. thank u

When I go to do bushcraft I bring only the axe head, I find a branch split it on one side and expand the wood with some fitting parts, it' s easy, fast and effective

To be honest it would be 10x easier to use some kind of folding axe, where the handle is able to fold up and be packaged easily. (Or you could just bring a hatchet).

@red4018

Жыл бұрын

Mhm

The problem is the screwing mechanism. You do not want to rely on small parts not breaking on an axe. Seams to much of a gimmick.

@BillyWitchDoctorDotCom

Жыл бұрын

That's one of the problems. If you didn't need to cut the vertical channel in the handle it would be better, but the amount of tools and effort required to get this thing working makes it a no-go.

Best thing about this axe, was the packaging , perfect kindling.

Yes sir, I hit the "THUMBS-UP " BUTTON, even though I was vacuuming, I stopped for hearing cut your finger, I stopped to see how you used your tools. KW MT. 🇺🇸

I love how when you cut your finger you took it so professionally. No shouting or anything.

@bingus1508

3 жыл бұрын

bruh

@flutecoc

3 жыл бұрын

@@bingus1508 bi ng usbungus

Usually any tool / multi tool with those “wrench” cut outs tend to be gimmicky

@AurumFaber

3 жыл бұрын

You might find an old vehicle in the woods that you can strip for parts.

@Pandamaster2871

3 жыл бұрын

@@AurumFaber but why would you wanna lug Aton of parts through the woods it’s a gimmick

@carlzirk

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not dangerous at all...let's have a razor sharp edge around a wrench that can only fit on a perfectly accessible bolt.

@screwbles5697

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and personally, if it's got a blade on it, I'm not going to use it for anything but cutting. In the interest of safety, and also just keeping the tool nice. All it takes is a slip and a whack to a bolt or wall, and that blade is seriously messed up.

It’s just amazing to hear someone rate a tool for what it is and not for what you got for it. Thanks for the insightful video.

I feel like this thing could be improved by having the front of the head be a proper wedge. Give it protruding rings on the inside curve to bite into the wood on the head-side to prevent slipping. Only have the clamp on the back and use a locking nut or even a wingnut that can be locked in place with a proper latch. Give that clamp piece ridges or even spikes, too. The idea of this being "An axe head you can put in your hiking pack Just In Case and needs some prep to be useful" is a good one, this just feels like it wasn't made with any idea of what an axe is going to be used for. It seemed good at chopping down the sapling, but is absolutely trash for splitting due to the lack of wedge.

You said it well: Marketing, make it look pretty, and get some online reviews. Entire industries have been created with these foundation-less myths. Your three fundamental tools are truly tried and tested in the forest, for 100 years, at least. No video camera was necessary to discover the truth about the most effective tools. I really like your straight-talking style, without bad-mouthing the alternatives. Well done. I have liked, and look forward to more ‘tool truth’.

After 15 minutes watching this if i need an axe I'm just going to bring an axe rather than waste an hour making an axe

@ghostburgers4284

3 жыл бұрын

When you are able to just go back to the store and buy a new one this axe wouldn’t be very relevant. The axe in this video is a good tool to have for the apocalypse.

@roterex9115

3 жыл бұрын

@@ghostburgers4284 except it's a terrible axe, for the cost I'd rather buy a couple of cheep axes (to stockpile) which won't fall apart the first time i use them. Or even just axe heads it'd take about as much work to make handles for them. Even traveling I'd rather just tie an axe the the side of my pack than fumble around making a handle every night.

@ancientdeeds6634

3 жыл бұрын

@@ghostburgers4284 But why is it good, man, just get a hachet

@gayusschwulius8490

3 жыл бұрын

@@ghostburgers4284 You'd be better off buying a pocket saw, lol

@ghostburgers4284

3 жыл бұрын

@@gayusschwulius8490 oh come on it’s not that bad.

You are just like me,if it cuts it always gets me eventually.😂

As others have noted, a true tomahawk is a very effective tool that can use a fairly quickly made "on the spot" handle. Certain models of Rinaldi brand axes also share this trait. True tomahawks were pretty well perfected hundreds of years ago. One would work far better than the tool demonstrated in the video.

Imagine having a Klax axe scar to explain to your kids and grandkids, give the man a like for crying out loud.

@dpete8995

3 жыл бұрын

One of those things that will make a great story... some day, if you survive...

@GodsMistake

3 жыл бұрын

I like how he handled it but that's a well deserved injury. Put an unsheathed edge up against your body? No thanks!

@benraya9405

3 жыл бұрын

Thats the main reason I give the thumps up. Having tested this axe, and had an injury live cause of the sharpeness of it.

I like what you do, you have helped me out a lot when it comes to picking out tools

Another great and honest review... Thanks

That saw gets through that wood like lightning

The KLAX axe design is bleeding-edge technology!

@michaelbittinger6853

3 жыл бұрын

Technically it's cutting edge technology as well

It looks like the thumbscrew has holes that you can put a nail or a Leatherman screwdriver to tighten it a bit more.

@AndrexT

3 жыл бұрын

@Yeetur Beatur YES, they are even in the thumbnail!

@greateyedeer5418

3 жыл бұрын

It's still going to require adjustments after probably every 10th swing. Every tool I've seen that has those silly wrench cutouts always ends up being gimmicky af.

I really like the concept for a bug out bag and think it could be made better in a different configuration. Maybe a tad heavier with a little taper and a locking mechanism.

I'm being reminded of that King of the Hill clip where Hank is trying to fix a lock, but he can't get the lid off of a large can of WD-40. So he sprays the lid of the large can of WD-40 with a smaller can of WD-40, and then uses the large can of WD-40 on the lock.

I feel like if you had room for all the tools to make this you have room for an axe

@orlock20

3 жыл бұрын

The better gimmick axe is the Schrade SCAXE9 which has a saw blade built into the handle and can be bought for $55. The axe in this video looks like you need the Schrade axe to build the handle for the axe head in the video.

@emitindustries8304

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! A real ax that won't maim you.

@marblemarble7113

3 жыл бұрын

You can fit all the tools he used in your pocket whereas you can't do the same with axe, unless it was really small

@crashoverride93637

3 жыл бұрын

@@marblemarble7113 your pocket isnt your only option for carry a simple pack is the normal carry for bushcraft

@andrewmo49

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

He is still in the forest to this day waiting on me to hit that thumbs up button.

@alanj7306

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@loud4life920

3 жыл бұрын

My fam friend has the axe head I didn't know it was anything special

@stephensdia00

3 жыл бұрын

@@loud4life920 based on the video, it's not.

@loud4life920

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephensdia00 I said that and didn't finish the vid but I accidentally left in this comment section

@dipshittylerbitch

3 жыл бұрын

I hit the thumbs up button faster on this comment than I did on the video

03:19 _"So Granddad was adamant about three things. He said you never left the house without three things: a leather belt; a pocketknife; and a handkerchief"._ Cue French accent: *THREE.* *SECONDS.* *LATER.* _"Always carry a First-Aid Kit."_ 🤠

love how this is my 2nd video i watch and i say "hm... i do like these videos" and then i hear him say he appreciates that immediately after its sorta eerie

this man was bleeding out and still trying to teach us about safety what a legend

@kostasvarsamis4155

2 жыл бұрын

he probably had lost around 20-30 kilos of blood..... i really dont know how he was still alive. he is a legend... indeed... imao....

@TheStedomi

Жыл бұрын

bleeding out lol, its a little cut

@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat

Жыл бұрын

I get cuts like that 2-4 times a day at work

@Rwdphotos

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully went to go get some sutures right after he finished

@Rwdphotos

Жыл бұрын

@@TheStedomi “to the bone”

Me previewing video: That looks like an accident waiting to happen. *2 seconds of preview* Oh. 😐

@utrak

3 жыл бұрын

an axident

@thememe986

3 жыл бұрын

@@utrak AXEident

@sawderf741

3 жыл бұрын

@@thememe986 Axeheaddent

9:23 the axe also works as a sledgehammer with the log attachment applied

What an Axe! All you need is a saw, a knife, a belt, a handkerchief, a first aid kit - and half an hour of woodworking. And you're ready for woodworking. Almost.

Impressed that u got through this whole video without saying its for an East coast guy 😂

@tippyc2

3 жыл бұрын

"Urbanite explorer" could also apply to half the yahoos in Los Angeles.

@racer193wr

3 жыл бұрын

East coast guy... lots of survivalists on the east coast of Canada that are great. Maybe they are different on the American east coast. I do like the term urbanite explorer to explain those kind of people though.

@engineergaming7407

3 жыл бұрын

i don't get it

@carsonrush3352

3 жыл бұрын

@@racer193wr, the East Coast of the United States is one continuous city from Connecticut down to South Carolina. The most rugged it gets is the short swaths of suburbia on the borders between states. You have to go inland a ways before you find any undeveloped land.

Major problem I'm getting from this is the amount of work required to attack the axe head to a new handle. It is much more reasonable to strap your favorite professionally made forester's hatchet to your backpack.

My grandfather taught me something similar; he said always leave home with a good belt on, a good sharp knife/machete and a lighter. He was a farmer in the mountains of Puerto Rico and a good man; God rest his soul.

love it when reviewers are honest

I laughed so hard when he said "this is but a fleshwound". Great monty python reference there😂😂😂

@stinkbaitdawelder2964

3 жыл бұрын

Tis but a scratch

@nervsouly

3 жыл бұрын

I was confused as to why he did not clean it in the river, or at least grab some disinfection spray from his first aid kid before wrapping the wound up.

@tree_stabbing_troy

3 жыл бұрын

Ni

@Pandamaster2871

3 жыл бұрын

@@nervsouly he did

@nervsouly

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pandamaster2871 I only saw him grab his aid kit and wrap the tape around?

Just make sure you bring your 'tree saw' to make nice clean cuts for the axe head to work, so you can cut down more trees....

5:40 Watch how that bird just flies onto his leg, but doesn't move or fear him. That's the sign of a man who knows a forest.

Liked the vid just for the sharpness and speed on that handsaw!

Thank you for testing this. I believe I'll pass on buying one. I could freeze to death before I fashion a suitable handle to process firewood.

@chalion8399

Жыл бұрын

....or bleed out trying to get the axe head on the crafted handle.

I feel like your videos are getting calmer for every published vid! great bush crafting and thank you for a lovely upload

Best part "with a few basic tools, you can do what you need to do." (Points to the Klax Axe) "Not with that thing."

Thank you for being so Wholesome. In a world filled with terrible nonsense, its really nice to kick back and put on one of your videos, thanks for that.