Alot of people usually ask me about the axes, where to get them etc., and the only place I know that sells Fenix-axes, is Lamnia. For those interested, here is a direct link to the axes: www.lamnia.com/en/sc/134/tools/axes-and-hatchets?mid=757

@lionofthemorning7997

2 жыл бұрын

I love my Drovosek I. It’s a large axe, but I haven’t ever needed a hatchet since. Fantastic axe!

Good video, I really like the idea of using the cloth tape with the paracord. I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA and am cleaning up and re-handling two axe heads from my son-in-laws old family cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. One is a 2 1/4 pound double bit axe with a 28 inch handle. The other is a 3 1/4 pound single bit axe with a 32 inch handle. Both axes have the Michigan style head. These are vintage axes that may be from about the year 1900 and the heads are in tough shape. I'm a novice at this so I appreciate informative videos such as yours, so it's been fun and a real learning experience.

@adamsifford6228

4 ай бұрын

Omg you ruined it with colors

@adamsifford6228

4 ай бұрын

I got black and camo Paracord.

Nicely done, Fredrik, thanks for showing us your method. As an aside, I don't have any nice axes like yours. Mine are just cheap users. I use the same method you do with the paracord for over strike protection. However, if you know you'll never want to take the paracord off and want to "armor" the cord even more to provide even more protection, after wrapping, you can soak the paracord with CA glue. I've done this, too, and it makes an impressive amount of permanent protection.

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rick! I've been thinking of doing it that way, and the paracord would not get stuck on the actual wood, but on the CCM-tape, which means it would still be removable, without leaving glue residue on the actual wood. I'll give it some extra thought, but I'll leave the axes be for now, since it would be a MAJOR task to remove the paracord and glue it back on all of my axes, heh! ;)

Thank you, it helped me

Great idea i always done paracord first without tape.

Cc’s tape is what I have always called “friction tape”. I use boiled linseed oil on all of my axe handles, at least once a year and I wipe down the metal surfaces with one of my bar oil impregnated shop towels to keep them from rusting. I also wipe them down after each use to remove any tree sap from the metal surface.

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

Friction tape does sound like a better description than just "CCM-Cloth Tape". And boiled linseed oil is indeed the way to go, and once a year sounds pretty good too. I clean my axes, metal surfaces, after every use, usually with a little bit of Ballistol. Sometimes with Autosol if it's really, really bad with lots of tree sap stuck to it. I try to take as good care as I possibly can of my tools, and it doesn't take much effort to keep these axes in great shape! I do make it a bit harder for me with the handle-wrappings when it comes to applying the boiled linseed oil, though. ;)

Just wrapped my new Domovoi 3 light and I love it! Thanks a lot for your videos! They give a very nice overview and good impressions of different axes. I can recommend my domovoi and wrapping makes it more grippy and it feels more robust than it is already from stock...very nice to handle with. Choose the paracord color you like, I took orange and it looks beautiful...

Thank you for the tutorial... Keep up the good work.

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my work! :)

Dear Pink G10: I’ve done many paracord axe wraps and I’ve found that they eventually come loose, or tear. I learned how to do them from Buckin Billy Ray Smith, the Canadian logger on KZread. My wraps are super tight. But the forces at work just overcome the material. Eventually went to a rubber collar which is about half inch thick in overstrike areas. Not as aesthetically pleasing but it holds up much longer. Dan

@elong35

Жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, I am having the same issue with the paracord. Where did you get the rubber collar? Thanks!

@ocsplc

Жыл бұрын

@@elong35 Eric: I get them at a little specialty hardware store in East Rochester NY called Debbie Supply. I just bought another one for my double bit axe. No other thing works. The cord looks pretty but it doesn’t take long for it to rip. I’ve even had leather tear apart. Rubber so far as lasted me all the way

@elong35

Жыл бұрын

@@ocsplc I thought about using some Fiber Fix tape and wrap them.

@ocsplc

Жыл бұрын

@@elong35 Eric: I don’t know anything about fiber fix tape but I’ve pretty much tried most things and only thick vulcanized rubber seems to work

@slowdancer5563

6 ай бұрын

Big thanks!@@ocsplc

Great video, thank you.

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Richard! Much appreciated!

Excellent tutorial! I also use my Knipex to grab my cord. ;)

I like the lanyard hole for hanging the axe on the wall.

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is one way to use a lanyard/the lanyard hole. I should have mentioned it in the video, but it slipped my mind!

That was interesting and educational

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Coley! Happy to hear you enjoyed the video!

Interested how you remove it, clean, service and sharpen your axe and sheath

Thank you 👍

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

What type of tape did you use in the beginning?

Good. Have you tried Basque axes yet? I have one 1.25 kg Hachas Jauregi with curved blade. It is a nice performing axe for its size but the handle shape just kills my hands when striking. It is king of a water drop shape handle, so it is rather "sharp" on the front side. I will have to try wrapping it with the hockey tape and see if it helps protect the hands from a vibration impact while chopping the wood

Have you ever tried using Newbaum’s cotton tape? It is less tacky and slightly thicker than athletic tape.

Really good video...enjoyed it! Validated how I wrap my axes.. does Elin know you wrapped those axes on her good tablecloth...my wife would have my ears if I did that ...

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And happy you got some validation on your own axe handle wrapping! And no, Elin does not know I wrap my axes on her tablecloth, lol!

@jjw8671

3 жыл бұрын

Liked it so much I ordered a Starina hawk Last night ... 🤣

@ViktorSuhov

Жыл бұрын

@@jjw8671 are you content with its performance?

@jjw8671

Жыл бұрын

Oh heck yeah .. you can take Pink G10’s advice to the bank.. very much the pro…

How is the steel on Fenix axes compared to Toporsib?

@PinkG10

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's pretty much on par with the steel Toporsib uses. Toporsib do, however, use a bit more sophisticated laminated steel, which does have its perks. I've said this before, and I'll say it again: I'd love to see a Fenix & Toporsib collaboration axe.

@ViktorSuhov

3 жыл бұрын

@@PinkG10 yes that would be lovely, however it is highly unlikely as the Toporsib forge is located deep in the taiga in Tayaty village, the south of Krasnoyarskiy krai. Have you tried Anika axe? They are also made in Russia.