Nice present I tried Al's out at one of the meets, takes a lot of getting used to after using 'normal' axesLooking forward to in use pictures
Quote from: sparky415 on January 29, 2015, 06:47:17 AMNice present I tried Al's out at one of the meets, takes a lot of getting used to after using 'normal' axesLooking forward to in use pictures Like Tony I've had a play with Al's (50ft-Trand) and it's a different feel to a more conventional axe. However Al is a big fan and it seems it's worth sticking with.
Thanks guys. I wanted it for it's intended use, a carving axe. Wanted to rough out some bowls, and spoons. I did read a review that said it took some getting used to. I recently purchased a little cabin in the Ozark Mountains, in the Mark Twain National Forest. I took the axe with me the last time, but was so busy with other things, hiking, etc., that I didn't get a chance to use it. Am looking forward to it though.Edit: Here's the review I was talking about: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/705903-Roselli-Axe-and-Carpenter-and-a-Short-Hike?p=7713485#post7713485
Nice idea I found that if you wear the sheath on your belt, you don't need to re-buckle it every time you stow the axe if you are just repositioning logs and such rather than actually travelling any distance. The benefit with that is the proper sheath prevents accidental contact with the edge (you or someone/something else) ... plus it prevents the risk of losing the sheath. It's one of the things I like most about the sheath design, and beats the competition, or at least what I've seen of it.I can't wait to hear the report after the first days fun Any little jauts on the horizon?