An Axe - Seriously?

teotwaki

Excelsior!
I saw that on the website, but I'm always cautious. I've only ever known of one company that truly offers to replace a broken product for any reason, weather its a factory defect or not and its not Fiskars. They're "Lifetime Warranty" is limited to factory defects. It offers nothing specific on if the head will separate or not under "abused" conditions. I also saw nothing on the website about using the ax as a striking tool and weather or not that is covered under "regular use" or "abuse".

On the positive side, vendors who do not obsess on those definitions can be very flexible. A good example is Nalgene. I had an old 96 Oz "Cantene" that developed a leak. Out of curiousity I went to their web site but could not find any written warranty info. I sent them a message and they asked me for a photo of the unit for ID purposes. Once I did that they said they would send me a new one and they did.
 
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WSS

Rock Stacker
We carry a MAx ax and a shovel using quick fists to hold them. I also have a ax and long prybar our bedroom, we live in so cal, it shakes a bunch. These tools could prove useful someday


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So, in the case of many Zombies would a double headed axe work best? That way you don't have to turn it in your hands every time you swing and can hit em on either side of you. A single headed axe also works double as a hammer.
 

AFBronco235

Crew Chief
So, in the case of many Zombies would a double headed axe work best? That way you don't have to turn it in your hands every time you swing and can hit em on either side of you. A single headed axe also works double as a hammer.

Unless you have arms like Paul Bunyun, an ax really isn't a good zombie tool. A machete is better. Lighter, easier to maneuver and it only requires one hand. Properly sharpened, a machete can take the arms off a zombie on the first swing, and the head on the back swing.

An ax is a survival/work tool and is very good at that. Ever read the book "Hatchet"? I highly recommend it.
 

Jeremy P.

Adventurer
Unless you have arms like Paul Bunyun, an ax really isn't a good zombie tool. A machete is better. Lighter, easier to maneuver and it only requires one hand. Properly sharpened, a machete can take the arms off a zombie on the first swing, and the head on the back swing.

An ax is a survival/work tool and is very good at that. Ever read the book "Hatchet"? I highly recommend it.

'Hatchet' was a good book.
 

libarata

Expedition Leader
I like hatchets, or belt axes. I keep a cheap hatchet in my rig at all times. For zed wars, I like the obviously superior club, and napalm.
 

geckoadventure

Geckoadventure
In my relatively short time as a part of this community, I have seen a number of posts and pictures where someone has an axe mounted next to their shovel or hi-lift. To be honest - what for?

I have spent plenty of time in the woods using a chainsaw, bow saw, hatchet, folding saw, or a splitting maul - but never once found myself thinking, "wow, an axe would be really handy". Sure, an axe has it's place - but I just don't think it's a necessary part of the overlander's toolkit. A bowsaw is smaller, lighter, and (I think) more practical when it comes to overland travel. Maybe it's just me, but it seems to be more for the "expedition bling" factor than anything else...

Seriously, what is everyone using there axe for? I carry a bowsaw for clearing trail obstructions and the occasional instance where I might need to collect some wood for a fire. I don't really see why an axe would be a better choice when you factor in the size, weight, and mounting complexity. Maybe you guys are having lumberjack competitions around camp each night??

Am I wrong? Someone enlighten me.

-JM

I use an axe to clear fallen trees up to about 10" in diameter - usually the tree is cleared long before the chainsaw has been retrieved from a vehicle in the convoy.

Also good for chopping firewood up in camp its quieter and more environmentally friendly and it reminds guys they need to goto the gym more or cut more firewood more often lol.

Probably not for overlanding but definitely for weekend jungle trips.
 

MadMedic

Technical Responce Medic
Also good for chopping firewood up in camp its quieter and more environmentally friendly and it reminds guys they need to goto the gym more or cut more firewood more often lol.

For this point exactly, Most camp grounds in the UK have noise limits and its more courteous instead of using a noisy chainsaw. It's also stealthier
 

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