The Axe Hole

[Grant Lamontagne]

I have been meaning to start this one for a while, and finally got around to it.  These days the multitool influence has increased so much that even axe manufacturers are getting on board.  For example, the SPAX from Ontario Knives:



There are also many of these kinds of things out there:



But on a more functional level, I also have one of these:



In addition, some of the manufacturers we are already familiar with are producing 'hawks:


SOG Fusion Tomahawk

Of course I am also interested in axes, hawks and hatchets and I own the site, so I can add a forum like this if I want!

Lots to talk about here!

Def

[yellowhammer]

Nice one Def I shall be watching this closely as I seem to have developed a strange urge to own a 'hawk or Francisca

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Francisca, are GORGEOUS in an utterly lethal kind of way

[yellowhammer]

Francisca, are GORGEOUS in an utterly lethal kind of way

Just like me then

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Francisca, are GORGEOUS in an utterly lethal kind of way

Just like me then

I've seen you picture remember

[Benner]

Francisca, are GORGEOUS in an utterly lethal kind of way

Just like me then

I've seen you picture remember

Yeah me too. No fooling us! 

[yellowhammer]

I rest my case! "Women want him, men want to be him..."

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I rest my case! "Women want him, men want to be him..."

I thought that was Robbie Williams 

[Benner]

Guys, OT in just 4 posts.  A possible new record for us? 

[yellowhammer]

Guys, OT in just 4 posts.  A possible new record for us? 

I did notice that I'm Googling Franciscas for a pic to get us back as we speak

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Guys, OT in just 4 posts.  A possible new record for us? 

No I think its been done by the second post before, but we had to ban him as he got there before we could

Ok back OT, so what axes do you have

I've only the 2 at the moment, a gerber packaxe, and a Haltbruk felling axe

[yellowhammer]

Haven't got any at the mo (lost my Granfors somewhere ) but this is what I fancy;

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Haven't got any at the mo (lost my Granfors somewhere ) but this is what I fancy;

(Image removed from quote.)

How do you lose a Granny

Did you ever see the tomahawks unka colin made? Oh my god that thing was beautiful, and very fast in the hand

[yellowhammer]

The usual way - leant it to someone

I need to get something from Unca Tolin, don't care what. Didn't know he made 'hawks tho - a word in his shell-like may be in order...

[kreskin13]

I have several of these.

http://www.timelesstools.co.uk/images/multi%20tool.JPG

I think you can pick them up here.

http://www.garrettwade.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=111019

I also have a Vietnam tomahawk, and I've worked on Tomahawk cruise missiles!

Calvin

[Grant Lamontagne]

I have one of the Cold Steel Vietnam 'hawks and I think they are great- if fighting is your thing!  I've found it's virtually useless in it's stock configuration for "axe" chores.

Def

[kreskin13]

I have one of the Cold Steel Vietnam 'hawks and I think they are great- if fighting is your thing!  I've found it's virtually useless in it's stock configuration for "axe" chores.

Def

I just keep mine by my bed to greet midnight visitors.

Calvin

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The usual way - leant it to someone

I need to get something from Unca Tolin, don't care what. Didn't know he made 'hawks tho - a word in his shell-like may be in order...

Just tell him I sent ya

He doesn't make hawks anymore, as there a complete bugger to make , but he might take a commision on, as the nightmares have probably faded now

[Viper]

Guys, OT in just 4 posts.  A possible new record for us? 

I started a topic in the SOG forum recently, and in the first post, I went off-topic in the third paragraph!

[Grant Lamontagne]

Good point Doug- I just put them here because this is where the flashlight forum is, and they seemed slightly off the multitool discussion like flashlights.

I could easily move them if anyone else thinks they should be in the Tool Section?

Def

[Benner]

Good point Doug- I just put them here because this is where the flashlight forum is, and they seemed slightly off the multitool discussion like flashlights.

I could easily move them if anyone else thinks they should be in the Tool Section?

Def

I think it should stay where it is as this is mt.org and so the tool section should really refer to multi's IMO.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I think what Benner is meaning is that the primary focus of this forum will be axes in all their forms, not specifically multitool oriented axes like the ones I posted.

Def

[Benner]

I think what Benner is meaning is that the primary focus of this forum will be axes in all their forms, not specifically multitool oriented axes like the ones I posted.

Def

Your thoughts are correct Def! 

[jock1]

I am too embarrased to show my £5-00 hatchet once I have the cash I would love to get a GrannyB

[Benner]

I am too embarrased to show my £5-00 hatchet once I have the cash I would love to get a GrannyB

Oh go on.  £5 sounds like something in my current price range. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I am too embarrased to show my £5-00 hatchet once I have the cash I would love to get a GrannyB

Yep we've all had them mate, share your shame

[Grant Lamontagne]

My current hatchet cost about half that on sale.... it does the job and I don't care much if it gets lost!

I'd like to get a better one, but for the price, it's hard to beat!

Def

[Hoghead]

I have several of these.

http://www.timelesstools.co.uk/images/multi%20tool.JPG

I think you can pick them up here.

http://www.garrettwade.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=111019

I also have a Vietnam tomahawk, and I've worked on Tomahawk cruise missiles!

Calvin

Thanks for the link. I was looking for one of these a couple of years ago. I was thinking that cheaper than dirt had them, but when I went to order one I couldn't find it.

I put my order in almost as soon as I saw your post. They were so cheap I bought three of them. I was skeptical about the quality at this price, but they are just what I wanted, strong & cheep. I stuck the prybar in a vise and tried to bend it but I couldn't bend it with reasonable force. By that I mean that I didn't want to damage my vice or strain myself.

These came wrapped in the same kind of paper that firearms sometimes come wrapped in. The kind that is treated with oil or something to help prevent rust. It says made in China on the paper.

Thanks again!

[Grant Lamontagne]

I have one of those from Lee Valley Tools and I love it.  It's described in the Lee Valley catalogue as the kind of tool you can leave out in the rain because it can't get much uglier!  They are absolutely right!

Def

[Tarrodemierda]

hey is the gerber packaxe any good?never mind the knife in handle,but is the axe as good as other gerber axes are?