Small Axe Tool ???

JAfromMn · **on:** September 08, 2012, 02:46:44 AM

I want to replace my Tomahawk I use with a smaller Axe / hatchet with a good hammer head made of quality steel that will hold a good edge that won't cost me so much I won't want to use it.

It will be stored in my back pack so it can't be to large. A compact work tool.

Please not the cheap pry bar hammer hattchet. I want a qualty tool.

I can make a sheath for it so that will save . I don't want to spend more than 20 30 $

I need some Ideas the closet thing I've found looking around my local stores is a shingle hammer.

Here's my beat up tomahawks.

They work but I need something smaller with more function and a better steel.

Thanks for your ideas.

enki_ck · **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2012, 02:50:30 AM

Here you go

Estwing E24A Sportsman's Hatchet

http://www.amazon.com/Estwing-E24A-Sportsmans-Hatchet-Handle/dp/B0002JT0BO

Syph007 · **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2012, 04:18:46 AM

enki_ck you beat me to it. I love that little hatchet. Owned one for decades and it's still going strong.

JAfromMn · **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2012, 05:38:48 AM

I like the eastwing hatchet is nice. I looks at a larger one at a hardware store there a nice tool.

I'm looking for something that's more of a tool.

A flat edge would be nice.

The more function the better.

Syph007 · **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2012, 05:45:28 AM

Oh you mean like a carpenters axe? They do make one as well.

JAfromMn · **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2012, 06:05:46 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on September 08, 2012, 05:45:28 AM

Oh you mean like a carpenters axe? They do make one as well.

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That would would work. I'm going to have to google it. It looks heavy.

Something strong light and short.

The lay out of that one is just about perfect.

JAfromMn · **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2012, 06:47:25 AM

A affordable version of this. http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?splid=mob&pn=25S02.01

With a head more like the east wing crapenters axe.

jzmtl · **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2012, 08:24:09 AM

Gerber back paxe or fiskars hatchet?

JAfromMn · **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2012, 07:50:09 PM

I've never used a axe made by gerber. Some of there products are junk I'm unsure of anything made by them.

enki_ck · **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2012, 08:13:48 PM

Fiskars hatchets are great, very well made but not light. I played with one at a local store but as everything around here it's expensive. $75 for the small hatchet.

The grind on them is perfect for splitting wood. Fiskars on the right. The handle is made from a kind of tough plastic to make it lighter.

enki_ck · **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2012, 08:21:39 PM

I also found this small Estwing lookalike made by Stihl

for around $20 locally. Rubberised grip instaid of the Estwing leader washers. Couldn't find any info on it online though.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2012, 10:59:57 PM

The only issue I've had with Gerber/Fiskars axes is that the edge holding isn't great $:-\$

JAfromMn · **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2012, 11:03:29 PM

A quality tool with a head like the eastwing carpenters Axe with a wood or plastic handel that could fit in a bag would be perfect.

I like all the axe's suggested.

Thanks for giving me more ideas everyone.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2012, 11:09:10 PM

I know there over your budget, but I really can't recommended Gransfor Bruks axes and hatchets

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2012, 12:51:32 AM

Check out www.leevalley.com for the box tool. I think it's about $13 and it's tough as nails- in fact it has a nail puller as well! It's not the kind of axe you are going to get razor sharp, but it is the kind of axe you aren't going to worry about scratching the finish on!

Def

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JAfromMn · **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2012, 03:57:24 AM

Tattosteve hooked me up with this old estwing hatchet. The molding bar is also a estwing

He wraped and shortened it for me

I also ordered a Estwing E1H with leather handel today. 3inch blade

It cost a little to much but it should last my liftime.

JAfromMn · **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2012, 09:20:06 PM

I had a little package waiting on the table when I came hole on my lunch break today. I got a my estwing carpenters axe

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Thanks for all the great suggestions. I really like it.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** October 18, 2012, 10:34:02 PM

I'd love to hear your thoughts on it once you've had it a while mate

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2012, 10:43:56 PM

Yup- got to love a good axe!

Def

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JAfromMn · **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2012, 11:30:00 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 18, 2012, 10:34:02 PM

I'd love to hear your thoughts on it once you've had it a while mate

I'll give you an update in a month or two

And yes Def you got to love a good axe

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** October 19, 2012, 08:54:28 AM

Thanks mate

JAfromMn · **Reply #21 on:** October 19, 2012, 03:48:20 PM

I'll do a review of the e1h after I give it some hard use.

Anyone Got a good Idea for a Sheath?

I'm going to have to make one.

Santos · **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:25:14 PM

Any updates on the Estwing carpenters?

JAfromMn · **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2013, 02:46:09 AM

Quote from: Santos on February 25, 2013, 01:25:14 PM

Any updates on the Estwing carpenters?

she's working out very well.

it holds a ok edge that is easy to keep.

the nail puller is just about useless but I sharpened it with a file and it makes a great line cutter.

the leather handle has been getting wore but there's not much I can do about that. Its not the axes fault.

Still happy with my estwing.

Il take some pics of it and the sheath I had to make for it soon.

I want a rubber handle riggers axe next. Its the same thing just a bit bigger

nuphoria · **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2013, 10:29:43 AM

I just want one to match my Estwing hammer!

Good to know that their axes are also worth having

Swearengen · **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:56:19 PM

Bridgeport Hatchet is my choice---mine was my great grandfather's and was handed down (I'm the 4th gen to have her).

It's not sentimental value only...this thing is well-made and fits the hand better than the most expensive tools out there. These were made for and licensed to the Boy Scouts, military, merchant marine, and every other gov't agency.

For sale on E-bay cheap too if u look. Here's an example that would take a day of TLC to be like new:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-BRIDGEPORT-Boy-Scout-Hatchet-Axe-Fleur-de-Lis-Logo-/221201235958?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33809efff6

I am truly amazed how inexpensive, but well-made the Fiskars hatchets/axes are (light too), so you really can't go wrong there imo. I'm just old school I guess, so their hatchets aren't for me, but I can work MUCH longer with the Fiskars splitting axe than with my old school stuff.

JAfromMn · **Reply #26 on:** August 26, 2013, 12:30:56 AM

I have to give a short update to my carpenter axe thread.

the estwing has been a excellent tool I use it for small tree removal and ripping the skirting off of mobile homes also cutting/chopping/hammering,prying off anything else holding a home up from moving while I'm at it.

I've been impressed with how easily the edge can be brought back after being seriously damaged.
like I said I use the axe often to pry between a home and its skirting. I do not look for nails that may be in the way. So the edge takes a real beating. I also like a sharp tool when I do use the axe for its intended purpose. The edge is easy to get back. I have done no damage to the head or edge after a summer of abuse.

the only flaw and why I still use my cold steel hawk more is the leather handle looks very nice but is slick with wet hands

I keep it in my bag and it comes with me on all my out of town jobs. Its size is way more travel friendly than the cs hawk I'm used to toting around.

I have plans to by the larger estwing riggers axe in the future. I will get the rubber Handel for it. I use a large estwing ripping hammer at work although I don't like the look of the Handel its held up great to some extreme abuse and neglect. Still works great.

to some it up.

I like my estwing
if I lost it I would buy one just like it to replace it.

JAfromMn · **Reply #27 on:** September 08, 2013, 09:14:27 PM

I thought I had my mind made up on my next axe tool.

I blame Def for making me want to look more.

http://www.columbussupply.com/products/?productid=5392

cost way to much but I like it.

this one is also pretty mean looking.

http://www.botachtactical.com/zakminipryaxe.html

its still a lot of money for a tool in gonna bash on

JAfromMn · **Reply #28 on:** September 10, 2013, 10:04:03 PM

Cold steel hawk still handles most of my work.

Syph007 · **Reply #29 on:** September 10, 2013, 10:44:19 PM

Quote from: JAfromMn on September 10, 2013, 10:04:03 PM

Cold steel hawk still handles most of my work.

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