Worked in construction after 30 years in the classroom, Science teacher , here! I learned to love the abuse any Estwing product can take and dish out. Most pleased. OTOH, have a couple of Gerber Strongarm knives on my Bug out/ coyote hunt8ng bag and battle belt…..all good products for rough use. Peace Be The Journey!

I have a Fiskars just like that one which is about 20 years old, and other than the blade having lost a little length from sharpening over the years, (I used it a lot), it's still as good as the day I bought it. Those polymer handles really are indestructible under even extreme usage. I consider it to be the best money I ever spent, not counting my divorce lawyer.

@tjlee9901

Жыл бұрын

ha ha

@DDDYLN

3 ай бұрын

😂 my divorce lawyer screwed me!

Thank you for this video. As an older lady, I can’t swing an ax. I just bought a Gerber. Will be using it to split wood for kindling, smoothing logs for debarking, making trellises from branches for beans and tomatoes. I have a wood pile to cut, fence posts to debark and I’m sure it will come in handy for many years. ❤

I have an Estwing 26" boys axe, it a bit much for backpacking, but is great on canoe trips. It chops, limbs, and pounds in stakes very well, and splits just fine. I was limbing with it today. It is a bombproof tool from an outstanding company.

@garrettferrell6821

3 жыл бұрын

Same here,I got the 26” as well though I’m thinking about getting it’s little brother too..can’t go wrong with Estwing

@purplemander7985

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, l have the 26 inch Estwing and it is by far the best axe l have ever had! It is uncanny how well it chops, for smaller work, just hold it halfway up the handle. Tho you can use it with 2 hands l classify it as a 1 hand axe, so l think your a bit soft saying the 16 is better with 2. :)

@BillOweninOttawa

Жыл бұрын

Been using them all my life. Great company indeed.

Estwing, got mine from my grandpa its only 40 years young

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the small-ish Estwing with the leather handle and one just like the one in the video. The smaller one was my dad’s when he was a kid in the ‘70s, the larger one is maybe four years old. I can see no difference between them in terms of steel, quality, toughness, etc., and the old one looks almost as good as the new one. I also have the big, full axe-length version of the Fiskars splitting axe as well as the very smallest they make, and for splitting, they beat anything I’ve ever used by a LOT. They all have their uses. I keep them sharpened differently and use them for different tasks. All are FANTASTIC tools.

@bthomsadventures6966

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is from my father and is 35ish! Gotta love em!.

@fleetsiderebel8274

3 жыл бұрын

I gave my dad an Estwing the first time I seen him in 20 years. He put it on his fishin belt and I never felt like I've given a better gift.

@graffititoad5758

3 жыл бұрын

I think estwings are great but I don’t like how they look

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

3 жыл бұрын

@@graffititoad5758 Yeah? To each their own, but I find them to be among the most attractive tools in existence. Every hammer or hatchet I’d ever seen in my life til I got into the trades myself at age 23 was an Estwing, which in fairness may play a role in what I think of their looks.

Will take the Estwing. I have broken the heads off 2 of the Fiskers. Weight is not really a concern for me.

So glad you compared the orange fiskers to the green one! I walk through the bush everyday for work, with an axe on my pack. Never seen anyone keep any axe long enough to wear it out. Have used all three, I hate est wings... hate chopping branches or logs with them. Of course they’ll last forever. Which will make the guy who finds yours out in the bush 10 years later, real happy.

I have the estwing, my brother has the fiskars. On a recent camping trip we each got to try out the other model and we were both pleasantly surprised. I don’t think you can go wrong with either of these 3.

@maxseemton641

Жыл бұрын

Yeah all solid choices imo

@crypticreality8484

Жыл бұрын

Estwing is a more traditional all steel design that will survive a nuclear apocalypse... The Fiskars is a lighter, more modern axe that is more forgiving on the user but, still aggressively splits logs. There's not a clear winner. It's what you prefer to use. Even though I have the Fiskars, I will always love the Estwing.

@SmartAss4123

3 ай бұрын

@@crypticreality8484 Right I have estwing but it does wear out my arm a bit much if I use it for smaller tasks. It's better at two handed work but for medium sized trees you need to chop into

the Gerber is sold in Europe as Fiscars x10, i own the x10 and love it for light/medium splitting, kindling, garden work and camping

Gerber, please change that ghastly green for an olive green and it will be far more appealing

@demoncleaner80

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely won't misplace it in the woods! Same reason I finally got a bright orange case for my iPhone, lol

@bradbrown9722

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. An OD green would have that hatchet flying off the shelves. I’ve hard many Gerber knives as well. Hard to resharpen once they lose the factory edge

@johnallenthomas5470

Жыл бұрын

Or at least just black lol

@paulallen-01

Жыл бұрын

Fiskars owns Gerber

@jimmylarge1148

Жыл бұрын

@@bradbrown9722 that’s a sign of high carbon steel and I agree it is a bummer to sharpen quality knives but once sharp they hold the edge longer. Bang for buck there’s no better brand than Fiskars/gerber imho.

I've had that Estwing for about 7 years. It is a little beast. One of my favorites.

I've gone through several axes an the eastwing is still going strong

@craigtucker1290

3 жыл бұрын

I found that the fiberglass handles tend to eventually fail spectacularly and blow apart. I would go with the Estwing due to durability.

@teacheng3795

3 жыл бұрын

Not an EASTwing, it is an ESTwing!!

@jon5918

3 жыл бұрын

@@teacheng3795 speach to text has its limit's

@teacheng3795

3 жыл бұрын

@@jon5918 SPEACH? That good old text to SPEECH strikes again!

@jon5918

3 жыл бұрын

@@teacheng3795 Yeah that and i couldn't give 2Fs

I want the Estwing, it will last a life time. If I'm going on a hike, I'll take the leather handel Estwing 13 inch.

having been in construction since 1988, the Estwing drywall hatchet hammer has been the tool of choice. I've tried others , but the Estwing is a proven tool. I've worn out a couple, the rest got stolen. Even the thieves know quality. The Fiskers and the Gerber seem nice, but i would go with what has been proven for me. Thanks for the video. Enjoyed watching.

For a small car camping wood splitter that falls into this category, without a doubt, the Estwing E3-FF4 4-Pound"Fireside Friend" Wood Splitting Axe/Maul is the ultimate. I have 11 axes, hatchets and mauls in various sizes, but I use this one the most. I love my Gransfors Bruks small splitting axe, but I admit that I baby it. The Fireside Friend is indestructible and you can outright abuse it. Compliment this with a small 2.5lb or narrow 4lb hammer and 2 wedges and you have a complete package. Just read the reviews. Awesome !!! p.s. I should add that this thing chops like a beast as well because of the gradual taper. Just keep it sharp for that. Cheers

@theancienteternaloaktree

3 жыл бұрын

I have the nice 3 lb Estwing drilling hammer. I've had it for almost two decades and I love to use it for all sorts of things. It's great when you're using a big chisel to fit timbers. Short enough that it gets in anywhere, and heavy enough that you don't need a long handle to deliver a strong blow.

@behindthespotlight7983

2 жыл бұрын

you just detailed my kit right down to babying my $200 euro-axe a bit -the 24” Eastwing is a war fighter 👊🏼💥

I like the Estwing better, it handles better two handed for chopping.

@fredlaroche6969

3 жыл бұрын

Estwing user for years. It's part of my felling kit. It's a chopper, it's hammer, it's a prybar, it's a beast!

@isaakwhitt13

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I'm a carpenter, and outdoors kinda guy and it works for both. All of my uncle's, and my dad always carried Estwings.

@michalurbanful

2 жыл бұрын

I've always been afraid of bending the handle. Does that happen pls?

@Roman-lu1xn

2 жыл бұрын

@@michalurbanful I've broken more than a few polymer/resin handled axes and hatchets and had axe heads fly off on regular wooden hatchets, which is why I went to the Estwing, it'll flex some but it'll spring back.

@Jonahch2v9

2 жыл бұрын

@@michalurbanful I use mine for Search and Rescue and even in very cold conditions I've never had that happen. I tape around the handle for a better grip when holding it short and this also gives it more protection if you accidentally hit the handle part when swinging.

Very impressed with how in depth your content went on these 3 hatchets and how their differences effected the outcome

Jeez! I came here for answers, now I just want to buy all 3.

@happy-kz8lb

3 жыл бұрын

I've had to return 3 fiskars hatchets in 4 months because the metal soft that hard wood bends it otherwise its incredibly sharp

@mikemcquillan7560

3 жыл бұрын

No you don’t want any of these. When the Handel breaks what are you going to do. There is no replacement Handel. You can’t carve a new Handel in the field

@bumblingfool

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikemcquillan7560 Good point! I do prefer a wood handle. Maybe I'll just keep on bashing away on my Jessica X till I find something I like better.

@leepicgamer3320

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikemcquillan7560 you are not going to break any of these handles if you aren't trying to do just that. They are very durable and even if you some how manage to break it you have warranty atleast on the fiskars.

@tommyshaw2420

3 жыл бұрын

Thats so funny, same here...

I have an estwing bouncing around in my truck for the last 5 years and I have never felt disappointed

Well, you asked for a comment, so here's mine: Firstly, it depends a lot on whether weight plays a significant role or not. It weight is a real issue, I'd ditch the axe before any other tool. For cutting logs etc, the saw is King. A Silky bigboy (probably lighter than most axes) can cut trees into logs FAR more quickly, with fewer calories expended, than an axe, with the bonus of a nice clean 90 deg end! Then, splitting: if the log being split is up to, say 3-4 inches, I'd use a large knife (like my CS Trail Master) to split them in a trice. Larger than that I'd just cut a few wedges and split them with a baton. Delimbing: larger branches use the saw, smaller branches use the TM. Sorted! If the situation is a camp, lodge etc or where a vehicle (car, truck, quadbike, animal) is present, I'd probably have a resident axe (but not carry it around). I'd go for the more durable Estwing. If the log is a bit too big or troublesome, I'd split with wedges instead. Any comments? Cheers mate.

Ive had the Eastwing axe for over 20years&never thought twice that i shoulda bought a different axe. Takes a great edge easy&holds it well. My Dad&brother both got 1 after truin mine. Only difference is the size..i have the larger 1.

I have the estwing. I have had i for a very long time and it has served me well with absolutely no problems. I highly recommend it.

Own the Estwing 12" camping hatchet & the Estwing 26" sportsman ax for years and both are amazing and durable! Watched a fiberglass handle come apart on a lesser hatchet and happy to know that will never happen to me.

The Fiskar has those “wings” or “ramps” to improve its splitting capability and protect the composite material at the head connection while splitting wood, imo.

@cwegga

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've had one of those plastic handle axes start doing away where the head connects from the woods hitting it. I wouldn't buy one and expect it to last long term.

@CarlosHernandez-zr5cz

3 жыл бұрын

@@cwegga Fiskars by far is the best and most durable splitting axe I’ve ever owned and it never gets stuck.

@edwinthiessen7102

3 жыл бұрын

@@cwegga stop hitting the handle on the wood then

@fattatoid595

2 жыл бұрын

@@edwinthiessen7102didn't you know, Mistakes can happen?

@bisleyblackhawk1288

2 жыл бұрын

@@edwinthiessen7102 Yup!…but the Estwing really rocks…used their framing and roofing hammers for years…but any of the three beat the hell of the Harbor Freight or Big Lots Chicom imported shit! 😊😊😊…I like all three 👍👍👍… “LETS GO BRANDON!…I agree” 🤡🤡🤡

Nice video and good comparison. I bought the Estwing years ago and saw no reason to change. Tough, takes a nice edge and holds it pretty well. I do have a dedicated Fiskars splitting axe that I am pretty fond of.

Excellent presentation! I have the Estwing, mighty fine cutting tool, and a longer version for felling trees. I busted my wooden handle spilting maul which is why I'm viewing this video. Considering a shorter spiltting tool and I agree with your Fiskars being a better design for this purpose. The right tool won't wear me out as fast...

I acquired the smaller Fiskars Hatchet @ Sears for 25.00 around 8 years ago and money well spent.

Just got today the X11 for splitting. So happy to watch your conclusion. You just made my day.

I don't have an axe/hatchet but have been keeping an eye out for one...and yes it comes down to primary purpose. I like the Estwing because the Full tang is so much more durable, it handles fire better, and is a far stronger lever than the other 2 hatchets.

I've used the Gerber for seven years as a camping tool. Perfect tool for the job!

When I was growing up in Oregon, back in the 60’s and 70’s, everyone I knew had some version of a Estwing axe. They weren’t always pretty, but they were good for years of use and abuse. I have 2 now, and gave another to my son. I have 3 of the GFB axes, but I always have a Estwing somewhere.

Another great video and very informative! Thanks so much love these kinds of videos !

I got a Lowe's Kobalt hatchet at a pawn shop for $3. I sanded of the rust, torched the handle, and got it razor sharp. Three years and it's still a fine tool. If I get another it'll have to have a more narrow head.

I signed up for the test products, and your videos are great reviewing. I have both the fiskars, and estwing I like the estwing for bigger jobs myself.

I have both the estwing 16 inch and the fiskars x11. I'm not an "axpert", i mostly use them for processing logs in the back yard for the fire pit. I really enjoy both of them. The fiskars excels at splitting, the estwing excels at chopping. It's really tough to decide which one I would choose if I could only have one. You can't go wrong either way.

I loved watching your boys in the background. They were having a great time with their sticks.

Fiskars also offers the same narrow head as the Gerber. The x11 is a splitting hatchet while the Gerber is more of utility chopping/splitting hatchet with its head shape. Great demo for backpacking.

I have had the Estwing for maybe 30 years. I bought it at a yard sale, as new for $4 without the sheath. It can be razor sharp and still not be much of a chopper. When you drive tent stakes, it pings on every strike. It`s my only hatchet and has served me well, but you might want to look a little more.

One advantage of the Estwing is you can hammer with the sheath on. Safer than hammering with a sharp blade facing you. Probably not a huge issue for an experienced woodsman, but good for youngsters and newbies.

@bnrlabs5923

3 жыл бұрын

that's literally the entire reason we replaced the Fiskars in our campervan with the Estwing.

@TylerSnyder305

3 жыл бұрын

The poll of an axe or hatchet is not a hammer unless specifically designed as such and hardened to be one.

@bnrlabs5923

3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerSnyder305 jess christ, if I only ever used tools "as designed" I'd never get anything done! :P FWIW, this is what we have in the camper now. www.amazon.com/dp/B007OM9IHS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YJ0T0AB67SRF12TC01FM this is what I want to replace that with www.amazon.com/Estwing-Riggers-Axe-Hatchet-Reduction/dp/B00DT0OSF6

@BigDave423

3 жыл бұрын

@@bnrlabs5923 - Exactly. A flathead screwdriver is also a pry bar, chisel, scraper, etc. I couldn't tell you how many times I've used an adjustable wrench as a hammer. Pliers instead of some type of a wrench. The list goes on and on. Some times I did it out of necessity, other times out of laziness. Is it ideal to do so, no it isn't, but life doesn't always put one in an ideal situation.

@donaldstrader7241

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigDave423 " Pliers instead of some type of a wrench." Have you ever tried the Knipex Pliers Wrench? The jaws are smooth and stay parallel. Since you squeeze them they are actually better for not rounding off nuts. Good for squeezing and straightening things too. I have not used an adjustable wrench since I got them. They are expensive, but work really well. I think the patent ran out so their are some imitators out there and videos comparing them.

Thanks Aaron great video as usual, enjoy your weekend

Thanks for the tips I hope it’s good for backpacking I might get the green one Take care

Those boys are ready to plant the garden!

I have the estwing 26 inch camp axe, and it's awesome!

Awesome review! I'm loving the axe reviews! Keep them up!

After blistering up my hand batoning with my SP-8, I realized that I needed a camp hatchet/axe. After your video, I was set on the Gerber, then I went to your Amazon store and decided on the Estwing fireside friend axe/maul. It's a bit heavier, but will take up less space in my camping tub.

I love my small Fiskar hatchet. The first time I used it to de-limb a deer lane, it cut through big branches like butter.

Estwing has always been my go to!

@theprophetez1357

3 жыл бұрын

They have served me well over the years, especially the roofing hatchet. My current camp hatchet is a 40+ year old hand forged Plum roofing axe. It is 17 inches long and despite having a small cutting edge it does what I need. I use it for campfire prep delimbing, splitting, and chopping. It always sits next to me at the campfire.

Splitter goes to fiskars, all-around and ergonomics= gerber, lifetime and durability = estwing... I completely agree, but now I just want all 3...

As a carpenter/woodsman myself, I decided on the 2 handed Estwing because of its durability, deep-biting chops, high visibility in the environment, the grip feeling more traditionally axe shaped and maintains grip capability when sweating profusely lol

the estwing is heavier,but alot more durable,just like the hammer. i have an estwing framing hammer i've used for over 30 yrs.

*grabs coffee mug* This gon' be GOOD! Thanks, Aaron. Sidenote: BEST part of the video? The kids playing with sticks in the background. Reminds me of childhood, when a stick and some imagination meant I could have ANYTHING in my hands :)

@RayTeerlink

3 ай бұрын

Loved that too

I currently use Estwing because that is what my dad used and my father-in-law uses. Durable, and good performance. But after seeing this, now I want to pick up a Gerber.

This is what I've been waiting for!!! I'm recently getting into backpacking and camping more often and I've been contemplating between Estwing 16" vs Fiskars X11. I'm so glad that you post this, thank you very much!!

@zachel

7 ай бұрын

Which one did you go with?

I have a Marbles hunters axe. Has an 18 inch handle with a pound and a half blade on it. Really enjoy using it and it's affordable. I think it around $35 on amazon.

Would be interesting to know what you thought of the vibration through all the axes as im pretty sure the polymer handles of the fiskers and gerber axes are made to act as an anti vibration to help with arm fatigue compared to the other full tang est wing?

Hey brother just want to let you know your videos are excellent the quality is unmatched you do such a great job at reviewing products you are going to be my go-to I think for things like this I hope you can basically find a review on all things survival bushcrafting and backpacking and I don't mean that short-term I mean long-term

the fiskars x11 comes in two versions, yours, splitter other one same as the Gerber's. Great video!

I've been using a Fiskars X7 for the last few years. Small er size fits in my back pack easier and still use it for splitting at home around the fire pit.

I’ve had my Fiskars hatchet, axe and splitter for 17 years and they’ve got signs of use, but they’ll hold up for years to come.

Estwing, Have had mine for 20 years and love it.

I've had an eswing hammer for well over, 20 years, it's like an ole friend. It just fits my hand. Not sure if that translates to hatchets but I tend to be brand loyal until proven wrong. Cool vid. 👍👍

@charlescollier7217

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely translates to Estwing hatchets. In the small hatchet category, a $35 Estwing Sportsman's Axe will outperform tools that cost 2 or 3 X that. Also, indestructible.

@The4cp

3 жыл бұрын

It translates extremely well. It's a tough hatchet that works well.

@royrodgers3296

3 жыл бұрын

I love estwing, have the claw, lump, dead blow and hatchet. Had them for over 20 years now. Never let me down

Greetings from Finland! I've used the Fiskars tools (obviously) a lot, even bought my first own brush hook as a kid, nowadays it's called "Solid S3"-model. Used it a lot when my parents got an idea to build a loghouse and we needed to clear the lot to get started with the cabin. When I got my drivers license, I bought the X17 and the folding saw to the trunk. It's been over 10 years and I just got myself the X11 model, also. The gerber looks quite similar with the X10 carpenter axe, that being said it's build for allround use and lacks some splitting power. The X11 feels like minimum to do the job in our area. Good comparison and I'm glad to see Fiskars (Finland) is strongly involved there.

I got a the 17.5'' gerber hatchet. It has treated me well, but I find it very weak at delimbing and splitting small kindling compared to the fiskars x7. The lighter, smaller hatchet is just so much swifter and controllable than the mid-size hatchet. Holding the gerber hatchet higher up to be able to swing it faster makes the shock feel a lot harder in the handle. I'm nowhere near a battle-hardened lumber jack, but it is orders of magnitude worse than the x7 at those tasks. It all depends on what you intend on using the tool for and what other tools you have that can fill the gaps.

Great vid. One thing, you do know that if you don't hold your log down, every hit that bounces reduces cutting efficiency by more than 50%, right? Cheers

The Gerber sounds like the right choice for hiking situations where traveling as light as possible is necessary. It will perform both chopping and splitting tasks adequately enough. Good informational video.

I have 2 27 inch estwing axes one my dad bought in 1964 a one i bought 1996 both are great not to heavy that i wont strap it to my backpack and take camping i can use it one handed for a full sized axe it is very easy to use one handed but i grew up working on houses and swinging 4 to 8 pound short handle sledgehammers one handed so i could just be used to it i have used the fiskers and the geber but for camping my estwing all the way anuther plus of the estwing if you need to do some rough carving such as debarking for a walking stick you can comfortably wrap your hand around the head of the axe and get really good control to carve i have even made feather sticks with my estwing axe.

New sub. Love the no bs videos. Great stuff man. Thanks

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend and welcome to the GT family.

Good video, thanks for the comparison. For me personally I usually stick with Estwing, they are made in the USA and durable as all get out. My main concern with an axe is durability.

The Fisker's full size splitting axe is awesome, swings like an axe, splits like a maul & no handle shock. Gerber hatchet & works great & has saw in handle

I have the Fiskers X7 and Estwing 24 hatchet and both are great but I love the Estwing USA quality. For something larger like you are testing I have the Wetterlings Bushmans axe which is fantastic for splitting with its wedge shape head. Out of the 3 on test here I would prefer the Estwing. In fact I am going to buy the black special edition which not only looks great but should be better protected from rust although I do keep my tools well maintained. Great video.

I'm becoming a Gerber collector as I own several of their outdoor tools. My favorite full tang knife is the Strongarm; one in a bug out bag and one in a get home bag. My EDC pocket knife is the Gerber Ayako; and I have several of their other models. I just ordered the Gerber "butterfly" machete for my collection, not to use. That Gerber hatchet seems to be calling my name. The hatchet that surprised me immensely is one I grabbed off the camping section at a Walmart. I inadvertently left my Grandsfor Bruks at home and I needed a hatchet for a bushcraft adventure. It looks like a Fiskars knockoff of the X7 model. It was fairly sharp but I put a file and a sharpening puck to it before use. That hatchet was surprisingly efficient; nothing like my G-Bruks but it performed well. It's still in the spare tire well of my Jeep SUV along with a Silky Gomboy 240 and other tools I use for overland camping. Your buddy is pretty impressive being ambidextrous. Loved the demonstration.

@blegi1245

3 жыл бұрын

Fiskars owns gerber. They bought it in 1987.

@penncapt

2 жыл бұрын

I came to comment section to see if anyone else notice he used the Gerber left handed.

@noneyabizz8337

Ай бұрын

Ive rolled a few edges on Gerber knives, won't buy a single one again.

Happened to just order the Gerber as it was available but x11 in short supply right now. All I read didnt note the small differences so thanks!

I have had my gerber for almost 15 years and it's still my favorite!

Thanks for the review I just ordered the X11 for Motorcycle camping . I have a silky for cutting.. Cheers guys

@gideonstactical

6 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Good video. I noticed that with the gerber when you were splitting it was the only one that had no deflections.

Estwing its 1 full tang piece of metal Thats all i needed to hear😁👍

@runkorko

3 жыл бұрын

yes, so you can feel hit vibrations up to the chin.... :D RiP arm.

@theancienteternaloaktree

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. It's also much better for throwing because of the balance.

@Northanteus

3 жыл бұрын

@@runkorko I've not used an Estwing yet (I plan on buying the 26" though) but they put a grip on there to reduce vibration. In this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3Zls7WgXcnNYpM.html *gideonstactical* says that he did not feel any vibrations, and that's on the smaller hatchet which doesn't have the special grip to reduce vibrations, the leather grip Estwing. When I get mine, I'll post here and let you know if I feel the vibration. P.S. I'm pretty sure both of these guys in the video would've said something about vibrations if they were that bad. He did bring up the weight, so why not vibration? Interesting. Even more interesting is how there are mixed results from people who claim vibrations and those who don't. Who is lying? Who is telling the truth. I'll find out when I get mine. Heh! :) Either way, I like full tang for durability. I'm doubting vibration will be a big deal.

@willbrorsen493

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been running my leather handle estwing hatchet for 6 years, re sharpened dozens of times. A good feature of it is that since its one metal piece the handle won’t break with time, leaving you having to make a new handle in the woods is a pain. About the vibrations, oh yea I feel them but that’s just part of cutting wood it’s not supposed to feel like a pillow hahah.

@hawkknight4564

3 жыл бұрын

@@runkorko Grow bigger muscles and quit bitching. Estwing is the only axe or hammer to own less then 500$.

I have had the gerber for a couple years and it has performed great

I'm getting the estwing for yard work. Very excited

I have Estwing and would not trade it for anything. I also have the Estwing hatchet and same thing for me these are tops in my book.

I've had a couple of the Gerbers and they performed well for me, but read some reviews that when using the hammer side the head can come loose. I also like the Estwing which my grandson uses when he comes to visit. In any case, good review Aaron and thanks for the video.

Great video,,I am starting a wood splitter service,but I have a eastwing and I love it .thank u

@gideonstactical

7 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

Good information. I'd probably use my pocket chainsaw to cut them to length, then the hatchet to split it. The pocket chainsaw has the advantage of producing more even ends so the piece can be stood up for splitting. And if you save the sawdust, it's good to help start the fire.

@jadestarr7153

2 жыл бұрын

It's for splitting the wood they buy at the gas station lololol

Great vid, never expected Gerber to be so good

Estwing without question is the best.

@KnivesSurvival

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what I was thinking

@lesgrossman4636

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Estwing’s rock 🤘🏻

@midwestbd7144

3 жыл бұрын

It depends what you’re doing with it. Survival tool I’d agree with Estwing because it’s very tough and good for chopping. I carry a x11 when felling trees to pound wedges and also split kindling because of the razor sharp edge and head design. I can actually limb small trees with the x11 in 1 hit.

@8Jory

2 жыл бұрын

I have estwing tools I inherited from my grandfather that are older than I am. I'd be willing to bet my kids are gonna inherit them from me.

@briannagorman3119

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe best for you but not for me and others. I lean towards the Gerber

Nice! Please consider reviewing the X25/27

I think it would be interesting if you compared the benefits of packing a hatchet vs a batoning/chopping knife. I've come to believe that a hatchet is too limited to bring camping.

I have the longer axe style Eastwing and I can swing it a handful of times one handed . But I do swing a hammer for a living so I think that has helped me alot. I would love to have the hatchet version

I agree with your assessment of the three candidates. I'm spoiled & keep all three versions in my truck. My favorite hatchet/axe of all time is the Granfors Bruks Carpenter's Axe for the straight cutting edge & thin profile, if I feel the need for an axe/hatchet at all. My favorite pack loadout is one of three Silkyboy folding saws, a large knife like the Ontario RTAKII or Aurora Borealis Kodiak Chopper & a smaller thin blade belt knife. That said, I like switching the loadout because I'm a mechanical tool guy & like using them all!!! You should review & test the Kodiak.

E-wing catches me right in the feels.

Like my Plumb. Handle only 14" but wood and a nice feel. Had a friend with a saddle shop make a sheath for it. Prolly get the Gerber to toss in the RV

I have the fiskars x7 for splitting and the estwing for chopping. Both excellent axes. If you had to pick one go with the estwing. It’ll last forever if you take care of it.

Estwing found its way into my Search and Rescue gear. A bit heavier but this thing will never fail you.

the X Series comes in both a splitting and chopping head. The Gerber used in the video has the chopping head but you can get the Fiskers X-11 in the chopping head as well.

I have the Fiskars and Estwing. Agree with your assessment.

The problem with Estwing is they last so long you never have a need to buy anything new. Mine has been handed down for generations and my son will get it next. The leather handle wafers eventually rotted away after several decades so I just wrapped it with paracord a few years ago. Still going strong. Can you guess what I'll buy when I give this one to my son?

@RadDadisRad

3 жыл бұрын

Just so you know you can contact a tack shop and they can make you a new stacked leather handle from their scraps. I highly suggest.

I lucked out stopping at a small general store to pick up some bait on a camping trip almost 30 years ago. In a closeout bin on the way to the register, there was an 17 in. Estwing riggers axe for only $10! I remembered I'd broken my hatchet on the previous trip & forgot to replace it. I think I've replaced every bit of camping/fishing kit since then, except the Estwing!

I use the smaller Fiskars X7 and larger X15 for a lot of landscaping work on my property. Abuse it really, cutting through brush, roots, etc. The handle is comfortable all day for me, and I keep a lanyard in the hole for a little more security when swinging or when climbing through brush. My main complaint is the steel on the Fiskars chips easily, and while I sharpen them often some of the chips are big enough that they don't come out with any amount of sharpening.

Full tang please. I remember my friend introducing me to Estwing years ago on a construction job. He called his framing hammer Excalibur! Estwing for the win!

@brandencoburn757

3 жыл бұрын

Full tang is durable, but I feel it's not the best shock-resistant

@hellbillyBob

3 жыл бұрын

@@brandencoburn757 try it...I swung estwing 30 oz framing hammer. They know how to make handle material. Definitely try it , I believe you will be surprised.

Looking for something to carry on the ATV trails, I may just have to get the Gerber though was looking @ the x11.. hmm choices... lol Thanks for the great videos!

Got the 17" Fiskars chopping Axe, not the splitter.. pretty sure it's the same as the Gerber in this video. Can't wait to start using it after I split some rounds with my x27. Great video 👍