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Outdoor Section => The Axe Hole => Topic started by: Grant Lamontagne on January 12, 2017, 01:40:08 PM
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According to CRKT (https://www.crkt.com/rune.html):
RUNE™
Designed by Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tactical body, Viking spirit.
The Rune™ is a tactical axe modeled after old Nordic weaponry, and it feels most at home on a SWAT vest. It’s remarkably lightweight, and what it lacks in bulk, it makes up for in versatility. When going headlong into a dicey situation, the Rune™ will lead the way.
Black Powder Coating
Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
MOLLE Compatible Glass Reinforced Nylon Sheath w/Buckle Strap
$150.00
I think it looks like a very handy small axe for the woods, but as it seems to be a tactical axe for SWAT people it seems a bit on the pricey side. It is nice though... and I suppose a lot cheaper than some other tactical axes on the market.
Def
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It's cool and all if you like the tactical look but I have a hard time justifying such a tool compared to a Gränsfors bruk of the same size.
CRKT Rune:
Length: 31 cm (12")
Weight: 0.68 kg (1 lb 8 oz)
Price: 150 $
Gränsfors bruk Vildmarksyxa:
Length: 35 cm (14")
Weight: 0.6 kg (1 lb 5 oz)
Price: 112$ (including shipping. This is the worst price I could find locally to make it more fair in comparison to the CRKT recommended price. I could probably pick it up for around 70$)
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You will probably see the CRKT in the $100ish range street price, so that makes it less painful.
I recall a few years ago I was excited by a new 'hawk from Benchmade until I saw the MSRP on it was $300, so in comparison, the Rune isn't that pricey.
Def
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It looks cool, but looks uncomfortable to use and pricey.
If I was to get a CRKT axe I would rather get the "birler" wich has a much nicer msrp of $89.
https://www.crkt.com/birler.html
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Not bad. I like the SOG hawks myself and they are way cheaper and they work pretty good.
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It looks cool, but looks uncomfortable to use and pricey.
If I was to get a CRKT axe I would rather get the "birler" wich has a much nicer msrp of $89.
https://www.crkt.com/birler.html
Uncomfortable to use and pricey are some of the defining characteristics of tactical tools. :facepalm:
The Birler is a very nice looking axe too.
Def
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Not bad. I like the SOG hawks myself and they are way cheaper and they work pretty good.
I keep looking at SOG hawks and I think of my CS Vietnam Tomahawk that never gets any use and I don't bother getting the SOG.
Of course I did the same thing with the Gerber E-Tool, SOG Entrenching Tool and the CS Spetznaz shovel, and now I have all three. :ahhh
Def
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Sounds like a nice collection to me. I do love my SOG Hawk. Light weight and process wood like nobody busines. And you get to look like a ninja. Bonus. LOL!
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Sounds like a nice collection to me. I do love my SOG Hawk. Light weight and process wood like nobody busines. And you get to look like a ninja. Bonus. LOL!
:mn: :ns:
:D
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Sounds like a nice collection to me. I do love my SOG Hawk. Light weight and process wood like nobody busines. And you get to look like a ninja. Bonus. LOL!
I had planned to do a video review of the shovels, in which I started the segment down a long logging road I know. In the background would be my trailer with a rolled up carpet with a set of work boots sticking out of it. I would then dig three holes, end to end that were two feet wide, two feet deep and two feet long, coincidentally making one big hole measuring 2 feet x 2 feet by 6 feet, all the while, the carpet with boots sticking out would be visible in the background, me never referencing it once.... :D
Unfortunately the logging road I was going to do it on was not far from the police station, and I really didn't want to have to try and explain my way out of that one... :ahhh
Def
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tactical axes
That's a phrase you don't hear everyday.
I would like to have one, though - just because.
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Sounds like a nice collection to me. I do love my SOG Hawk. Light weight and process wood like nobody busines. And you get to look like a ninja. Bonus. LOL!
I had planned to do a video review of the shovels, in which I started the segment down a long logging road I know. In the background would be my trailer with a rolled up carpet with a set of work boots sticking out of it. I would then dig three holes, end to end that were two feet wide, two feet deep and two feet long, coincidentally making one big hole measuring 2 feet x 2 feet by 6 feet, all the while, the carpet with boots sticking out would be visible in the background, me never referencing it once.... :D
Unfortunately the logging road I was going to do it on was not far from the police station, and I really didn't want to have to try and explain my way out of that one... :ahhh
Def
:rofl:
That would have made a great video.
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Sounds like a nice collection to me. I do love my SOG Hawk. Light weight and process wood like nobody busines. And you get to look like a ninja. Bonus. LOL!
I had planned to do a video review of the shovels, in which I started the segment down a long logging road I know. In the background would be my trailer with a rolled up carpet with a set of work boots sticking out of it. I would then dig three holes, end to end that were two feet wide, two feet deep and two feet long, coincidentally making one big hole measuring 2 feet x 2 feet by 6 feet, all the while, the carpet with boots sticking out would be visible in the background, me never referencing it once.... :D
Unfortunately the logging road I was going to do it on was not far from the police station, and I really didn't want to have to try and explain my way out of that one... :ahhh
Def
:rofl:
That would have made a great video.
:rofl:
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Maybe some day I'll do it.... just for the fun of it. I'll be sure to call the RCMP and let them know in advance that it's a gag!
Def
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It's not quite my cup of tea, however I do like the look of the two 'hawks that CRKT came out with a couple of years back.
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Are they collecting sales data? How many people who buy this item are legitimately paid to kick down a door?
the Birl looks a bit friendlier, but for the price I can get 2 Husqvarna hatchets, so it would want to go and collect the firewood itself or do something else amazing.
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Are they collecting sales data? How many people who buy this item are legitimately paid to kick down a door?
the Birl looks a bit friendlier, but for the price I can get 2 Husqvarna hatchets, so it would want to go and collect the firewood itself or do something else amazing.
I'd forgotten about the Birler, now that's a good looking axe. As you say though, I'm not sure about the price. :-\