BlitzleBlat
Observer
But an ax would have been more "hands on".
An Axe - Seriously?
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teotwaki
Excelsior!
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
I couldn't make it through the entire thread, but I didn't see it mentioned....
While an axe is generally a fairly dated tool it does a LOT of different jobs at a very minimal weight.
If you know your going to be clearing tree's all day, it makes sense to take a chainsaw. If you are building a 'what if' kit for your vehicle, I can see an axe in that kit. It might not be the quickest option, but as stated your not going to be limited by tree diameter, position, loading, etc. I think that gives you a really good chance to get out of an odd situation for a 2lb weight penalty.
While an axe is generally a fairly dated tool it does a LOT of different jobs at a very minimal weight.
If you know your going to be clearing tree's all day, it makes sense to take a chainsaw. If you are building a 'what if' kit for your vehicle, I can see an axe in that kit. It might not be the quickest option, but as stated your not going to be limited by tree diameter, position, loading, etc. I think that gives you a really good chance to get out of an odd situation for a 2lb weight penalty.
johnsoax
Adventurer
Here is a question. Why if I search for the word "axe" I am told there is no entries. But obviously this thread has Axe in the title. I'm looking for pictures of how people hung axes in their vehicles. I won't get into why I would need an axe, that is for everyone to make up their own mind about. I have one, and I want to mount it, and I am looking for different options.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
If you have a roof rack on your Disco, you can use Luke's Four Treks mounts.
http://www.fourtreks.com/
Here are some old pics of my rig before I got the Maggiolina Airlander tent.
I had Luke's duel mount that held both an axe and a shovel.
Nice aluminum mounts you can get in different diameters for various sized tubes on racks, and Quick Fist Mounts mount to the alloy ones.
http://www.fourtreks.com/
Here are some old pics of my rig before I got the Maggiolina Airlander tent.
I had Luke's duel mount that held both an axe and a shovel.
Nice aluminum mounts you can get in different diameters for various sized tubes on racks, and Quick Fist Mounts mount to the alloy ones.
TangoBlue
American Adventurist
These are all good questions. Thanks for getting this thread back on track from the previous silliness.
Single bit by all means... politicians are known for their exceptionally hard heads and the first blow bounces off. Zombie infection is dormant in their physiology waiting for the right conditions... like when the majority of the populace succumbs to the infection; they then will spontaneously manifest zombie symptomology to appear to go along with everyone else.
Axes can easily be made to appear tactical by applying a simple coat of rattle-can paint. Avoid black as it is no longer in favor... coyote brown is the new black.
Titanium is an excellent choice of light-weight metal but not for this application as it is too difficult to hone in order to maintain a keen edge. After a day of splitting skulls and long bones that dense material takes it's toll on the edge. Remember - perform daily preventive maintenance on all your equipment.
Always carefully plan your gear load to maximize performance. An axe is so important I would carefully consider removing a relative at the right time. Perhaps that annoying aunt or whining teenager... tossed from your vehicle at the right time will distract attacking zombies, giving you and your axe enough time to safely withdraw from the situation to a safe location.
Hope this helps... Remember - Zombitus Semper Preparati
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bobboberson
New member
I carry a max axe because I found one for cheap and its versatile.
Scoutn79
Adventurer
I carry a single bit Estwing 26" axe. I use the hammer end for tent stakes and such. It fits in the truck nicely and the way my truck is set up I can get it out in a second so there isn't any digging around for a hammer in the toolbox. It works well for my requirements...It's always there and never runs out of fuel....unless I do 
It is easy to sharpen when it dulls unlike a chainsaw blade. In the spring I carry a chainsaw to clear winter fall. It isn't bad clearing one tree from the trail with an axe bit when you come across five or six trees in a row the chainsaw is a real time saver.
Darrell
It is easy to sharpen when it dulls unlike a chainsaw blade. In the spring I carry a chainsaw to clear winter fall. It isn't bad clearing one tree from the trail with an axe bit when you come across five or six trees in a row the chainsaw is a real time saver.Darrell
quickfist mounts should work fine. Make sure your axe head has a cover. Consider mouting it vertically with the head down, so that in the event of it leaving your mounting bracket the axe head won't fly into your passengers.
Mine lays on the floor under the rear seats when I'm not on a trip. Or it stays in the garage.
Douglas S.
Adventurer
I picked up a 23" Fiskars axe from Canadian Tire. I'm quite impressed with it so far (chopping some wood in my backyard).