Axes and associated items

[Squareground3691]

What kind is that?

Hults Bruk , Large Felling Axe Sweden

 

[chiselbit]

Is it 5 pounds? It looks like an older ax. Not something readily available now?

 

[Squareground3691]

Is it 5 pounds? It looks like an older ax. Not something readily available now?

4 1/2 got it like 3 years ago, I believe

 

[Squareground3691]

4 1/2 got it like 3 years ago, I believe

Use it quite a bit, it’s a good quality steel

 

[Squareground3691]

Is it 5 pounds? It looks like an older ax. Not something readily available now?

The Agdor 32 Montreal Felling Axe​

Believe this one , took its place

 

[chiselbit]

Thanks. I looked it up and the new one is 3.5 pounds. I’m always looking for something similar to my Hults Bruks Stro ax. So far have found nothing comparable

 

[Ketchup]

Hultafors Arvika 5 Star Felling Axe | 4.5 lb Racing Head

Discover the Hultafors Arvika 5 Star Felling Axe—32" hickory handle with a racing 4.5 lb head. Originally designed for competition, it's perfect for powerful felling and cutting tasks. Optional leather sheath available.

canadianpreparedness.com

I’ve been looking at that one for a while. Probably not the best racing axe but would likely suit my needs. And it’s dirt cheap for a racer.

 

[davidwyby]

Thanks. I looked it up and the new one is 3.5 pounds. I’m always looking for something similar to my Hults Bruks Stro ax. So far have found nothing comparable

You tried other rafting pattern axes?

 

[davidwyby]

Update on the 6lb fire axe...I love it. The weight and longer curved handle make it suck for banging wedges (mainly the handle?) but it takes good sized limbs off in one swipe with brute force, and splits decent for an axe too.

 

[Moparmyway]

Took a little preventative action on my new one

 

[Kerfed]

I’ve been looking at that one for a while. Probably not the best racing axe but would likely suit my needs. And it’s dirt cheap for a racer.

They are harder steel than racing axes too, so good for practice. I have a keech timberman for training that I rolled the edge on hitting balsam fir knots. Nice they made a hardwood friendly option.

 

[chiselbit]

You tried other rafting pattern axes?

Have tried older Collins, the new council fallers axes, all leave a little to be desired. What others are out there? I really like Swedish steel but have not seen much available. I suck at the eBay thing.

 

[davidwyby]

Have tried older Collins, the new council fallers axes, all leave a little to be desired. What others are out there? I really like Swedish steel but have not seen much available. I suck at the eBay thing.

If you find them they are stupid $. Gotta get lucky at flea market yard sale, etc. I guess.

I have a feeling the hard hit has more to do with shape…

 

[Squareground3691]

Helko Werk Classic Expedition Felling Axe

Handmade in Germany. The Expedition is as big as they come, and is the workhorse of the Classic line. This serious working axe is best reserved for the heaviest and most difficult jobs.

www.helkonorthamerica.com

41/2 pound head

 

[chiselbit]

Helko Werk Classic Expedition Felling Axe

Handmade in Germany. The Expedition is as big as they come, and is the workhorse of the Classic line. This serious working axe is best reserved for the heaviest and most difficult jobs.

www.helkonorthamerica.com

41/2 pound head

That’s a good looking ax! Wish it was a little heavier though, right now we are cutting good size timber and other 4.5 lb axes I’ve used felt like I was spanking the wedges instead of driving them. Wouldn’t think a half pound would be a noticeable difference but it was. I’ll have to put my Stro on a scale, it might be 6 pounds. Thanks for the link. I’ll check them out more after work.

 

[davidwyby]

That’s a good looking ax! Wish it was a little heavier though, right now we are cutting good size timber and other 4.5 lb axes I’ve used felt like I was spanking the wedges instead of driving them. Wouldn’t think a half pound would be a noticeable difference but it was. I’ll have to put my Stro on a scale, it might be 6 pounds. Thanks for the link. I’ll check them out more after work.

I’d be real curious to see measurements of the stroax too

 

[Squareground3691]

5 lbs. Fallers SB Axe; 28 in. Straight Wooden Handle – Council Tool

counciltool.com

 

[Gullet]

Link makes a 28" handle with full size axe eye (both straight & curved) if you wanted to hang your own head.
I have a curved one (a househandle 2nd) & plan on hanging a vintage head one of these days.
One bad thing is, a 28" handle with heavy head, puts it in the "Shin Zone" if for some reason it should miss a target.
Just something to consider.

 

[Squareground3691]

Gonna be hafting this on a nice Killinger handle , in the near future, close to 5 lbs ,

 

[chiselbit]

Link makes a 28" handle with full size axe eye (both straight & curved) if you wanted to hang your own head.
I have a curved one (a househandle 2nd) & plan on hanging a vintage head one of these days.
One bad thing is, a 28" handle with heavy head, puts it in the "Shin Zone" if for some reason it should miss a target.
Just something to consider.

I use 28” handles, the guy I cut with is always telling me I’m giving up the extra leverage a 36” provides and I know he’s right but I’ve used 28’s my whole career and just can’t get the hang of the 36”. So fûck it. I’ll just pound a little harder.