teotwaki
Excelsior!
Your editing left out where he said "(not me)"
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=864737&postcount=55
An Axe - Seriously?
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Your editing left out where he said "(not me)"
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=864737&postcount=55
The Adam Blaster
Expedition Leader
Maybe you missed the part where he said it wasn't him in the picture?
teotwaki
Excelsior!
And on the other hand on a recent trip the tire plug kits got used more than our sleeping bagsMy point being everyone has different needs and experiences and blanket 'checklists' are often counter-productive particularly when the list turns into a 'what not to pack'. Pack what you need, not what you read on a forum :sombrero:
more importantly, instead of sitting at home and reading the forum I was camping in Utah all last week. (even better)
The Adam Blaster
Expedition Leader
2 minutes... :shaking head: lol
cruiseroutfit
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Absolutely agreed :sombrero:
alexrex20
Explorer
You're right. I edited it out. Anything else you'd like to remind me?
As such a major proponent of the axe, it's funny that Paladin got so defensive over my comment about the chainsaw.
That One Guy
Adventurer
That looks like a tradgedy waiting to happen. Vehicular or otherwise. If one of those straps slipped, the vehicle attatched to the other one would be downrange...
Nonimouse
Cynical old bastard
With you on that one big time. Bad enough what a shackle will do let alone an axe..
On the topic of axes and avoiding all in fighting or potentially harmful comments countries, states, towns etc; I fid and axe a very useful tool. I wouldn't be without one and I also have a useful collection. Few people in the UK know how to use an axe safely so they are less popular than in some countries. I'm lucky, I've been in the timber game for most my life so for me it's a tool. I keep my axes sharp and in good condition. I avoid storing them outside and I maintain them well; I also respect what can happen if you make a mistake.
Someone mentioned the making of a route round an imoveable obstacle - good point.
As for chainsaws - So much room needed, not only for the saw but all the kit that keeps your limbs attached and your ears and eyes working. Only a damn fool doesn't look after thier extremities...
On the Zombie front - mentioned before - I find a double headed felling axe is good for crowds, but a lighter Bhaco or maybe Oregon 1.5kg felling axe is better for self defence. For covert work, an Elwell 2.5 kg reduce the swing effort - or a slate axe maybe... Hatchets come into there own for long distance work as does a spiked chain mace if you happen to have one
Fireman78
Expedition Leader
An axe is fantasistic to slice kindling for your campfire! I never go anywhere without an axe. Zoombie bashing is a good use too. As far as the "bling" factor. I totally see your point... same thing can be said for a HI LIFT mounted on the hood of a Jeep. (IMHO).. That's just what I want in a front end collision/rollover, a 25 pound piece of hardened steel flying at 75 MPH at head level. I prefer to keep all my tools out of sight.
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If you admit you edited it out, then you must have seen it first. Why would you then need to ask a pointless inflamatory question?
Oh that's right, 80% of your posts are just trying to stir up trouble.
Have you ever used a double-headed axe for felling? I haven't. I was looking at a nice Gransford Bruks, such a lovely tool, but ultimately I think they're dangerous and more about bling than anything? I was under the impression they are really only for exhibitions and axe throwing competitions. Seriously, I'm wondering if they are usable for real work.
I had one of those for a short time. Picked it up as a souvenir in Austria. I declared it at Canada Customs when the plane landed, and they confiscated it. Apparently it's a prohibitted weapon in Canada.
I have a sword, large hammers, the Woodsman Pal, battery powered Sawzall, chainsaw, etc... but a morning star? That's not allowed sir!
Fireman78
Expedition Leader
I use several diffrent axes. The most expensive I own is a Gransfor Bruks axe. It is a great axe, or, was a great axe, the handle has split, not due to striking but I think due to the dry heat where I live, not really sure. I hate to admit it but the Fiskars Axe from Lowes is a better deal and mine has taken all sorts of abuse.
scarysharkface
Explorer
+1 on the Fiskars, though I wish the head were twice as heavy.
That's the reason I haven't bought a Fiskars. I haven't seen a felling axe weight model. The chopping axes seem more sized for limbing. And then they have splitting wedges. I haven't seen a good Fiskars felling axe yet.
Thanks for being forthright on that. Hard to find people around here who will admit that spending more doesn't always give you a better product.
Thanks for being forthright on that. Hard to find people around here who will admit that spending more doesn't always give you a better product.
K2ZJ
Explorer
Yeah, that is offensive, calling someone Canadian! :wings:
I have always been puzzled by the number of axes on rigs. I have not been on the trail and said "Man I wish I brought an axe!". It is like the high-lift I guess, some people say they are worthless, however where I wheel I have used mine several times and been very happy to have lugged it along. I am however seeing the appeal of an axe. Very multipurpose and handy. A folding bow saw would take up little room and be handy in most places I would guess.
eric1115
Adventurer
The double bit axes were traditionally sharpened differently for the two blades. One side would be very finely honed for fast chopping in clear grained wood, while the other would be a larger edge angle for better durability chopping knots, near the dirt, etc. That's my understanding, anyway.