I've had the long handled version for a couple years and cut a few hundred trees down with it ranging in size from saplings to 24in diameter pines sweet gums and tulip populars eve the larger softwood trees are easy to cut with this axe on a popular or similar soft tree it bites 3 to 4 inches in on the first swing iv'e cut trees with it for 8hrs strait and it will cause some blisters if you go that hard with it but no deep in the bone pain like you get from shock so i'd say the handles pretty effective and i love how lightweight and indestructable it is
Good video. I have the 26" & the leather handled short Sportsman Hatchet. I also bought the short orange handled axe for my son which is good but I slightly prefer the ergos of the leather handled hatchet. In my use where These things really shine is for cutting green wood from about 1"-4". For cutting trails/landscaping use they're my go to tool. That being said, the 26" is really brutal on vibrations if you're planning on bucking/felling small hardwoods. With the light head you really have to accelerate the tool to be effective. I had a bunch of standing deadwood & some storm cleanup of various maple/birch/poplar e.t.c... in the 2"-6" diameter range & after a few trees the shock was bad enough I had to get a different tool. I find it difficult to sufficiently accelerate the axe while maintaining a relatively loose grip in an attempt to mitigate shock. Just for a point of reference I'm a big guy with XXL mitts & have spent my life in construction, the shock from my the 28", in that application was the worst I can recall. While I do keep a sufficiently sharp convex edge on her, I have also found that she can have a tendency to be glance more than similar 3/4 axes with just a bit more mass in the head. Admittedly that's user error but nevertheless a problem I don't experience with other axes. The last con would be the tendency to stick pretty bad in medium sized softer woods, splitting or chopping. The Geometry that makes her a great slicer also lends itself to getting buried sometimes. While those are some pretty significant cons, all in all it's still a good tool & would still reccomend it for general purpose/green wood cutting and light splitting tasks.
Excellent video, good information and to the point thank you. I've used estwing tools for years and there quality and strength go without question, so now that I'm looking for a new axe/hatchet for camping hiking and bush crafting it only makes sense to go with the industry standard. I look forward to checking out more of your content
My local Home Depots no longer carry the American made Estwing tools, choosing to replace them with cheap Chinese made junk. I no longer shop at Home Depot. They appear to be going down when compared with Lowe's who continue to carry Estwing tools, and have earned my business.
Yeah, I was pretty disappointed when Home Depot stopped carrying Estwing tools. They replaced them with DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Crescent hammers and axes. I should probably give those a fair chance, but it would be hard to beat Estwing.
I bought a carpenters hatchet with the blue rubber handle couple of years ago when I was getting into axe throwing as a hobby (nothing but time here in the sticks so why not) and I bought it because of some TH-cam video that rated the estwing "the best throwing axe" you could probably have.. sooo I ordered one not paying attention that it is a US company and and I live in Finland so that little axe cost a pretty penny and getting it through customs was pain in the ass. It is pretty awesome hatchet, indestructible but not the easiest throwing axe for beginners but with a little practice it was ok. Nowadays it rides with me in my car cause its actually the only "work axe" I have... 80€ francisca throwing axe cant actually do anything if I had to chop up fallen branches etc from road. So yay
I feel like a serious person tests their tools hard. Some people neglect their tools. Other people subject them to brutality to see if it is what they were looking for. Others treat them nice and don't get anything done. I guess in the end, if we're lucky, we are the old men who can accomplish much with little. Thanks for the video.
@@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd I feel you there. My only concern is that the tool will let me down when I NEED it to work. I've had plenty of tools fail. This is probably why I test them so "hard". I would rather find out a tool sucks while it's replacable.. I will say that I've used the longest one to build a cabin for camping. I highly recommend it.
That’s what hard use and destruction vids are for! Saves us poppers $$ and we know what the best stuff really is, and the best is not always the most expensive.
USA made, Rockford, IL, less than two hours from me. Would not do without ESTWING tools. I do not want plastic handles (high tech) or not and if you pound hard with the back of wood handled axe head it can distort and loosen up.
Thanks for comparing them with the wood-handeled axes and showing the proper applications for these axes. Nobody else gives this information.
the man is wearing flannel so you know he's trustworthy when it comes to axes. :) i love my estwing hammers thats for sure.
I love estwing hachets and axes and for splitting the fire side friend is awsome
I've had the long handled version for a couple years and cut a few hundred trees down with it ranging in size from saplings to 24in diameter pines sweet gums and tulip populars eve the larger softwood trees are easy to cut with this axe on a popular or similar soft tree it bites 3 to 4 inches in on the first swing iv'e cut trees with it for 8hrs strait and it will cause some blisters if you go that hard with it but no deep in the bone pain like you get from shock so i'd say the handles pretty effective and i love how lightweight and indestructable it is
Good video. I have the 26" & the leather handled short Sportsman Hatchet. I also bought the short orange handled axe for my son which is good but I slightly prefer the ergos of the leather handled hatchet.
In my use where These things really shine is for cutting green wood from about 1"-4". For cutting trails/landscaping use they're my go to tool. That being said, the 26" is really brutal on vibrations if you're planning on bucking/felling small hardwoods. With the light head you really have to accelerate the tool to be effective.
I had a bunch of standing deadwood & some storm cleanup of various maple/birch/poplar e.t.c... in the 2"-6" diameter range & after a few trees the shock was bad enough I had to get a different tool. I find it difficult to sufficiently accelerate the axe while maintaining a relatively loose grip in an attempt to mitigate shock. Just for a point of reference I'm a big guy with XXL mitts & have spent my life in construction, the shock from my the 28", in that application was the worst I can recall.
While I do keep a sufficiently sharp convex edge on her, I have also found that she can have a tendency to be glance more than similar 3/4 axes with just a bit more mass in the head. Admittedly that's user error but nevertheless a problem I don't experience with other axes.
The last con would be the tendency to stick pretty bad in medium sized softer woods, splitting or chopping. The Geometry that makes her a great slicer also lends itself to getting buried sometimes.
While those are some pretty significant cons, all in all it's still a good tool & would still reccomend it for general purpose/green wood cutting and light splitting tasks.
I appreciate the pro / con review, it's honest and helpful. 👍
Very good products, I have all three of them. No vibration whatsoever if you use good leather gloves, can chop for very long periods.
Excellent video, good information and to the point thank you. I've used estwing tools for years and there quality and strength go without question, so now that I'm looking for a new axe/hatchet for camping hiking and bush crafting it only makes sense to go with the industry standard. I look forward to checking out more of your content
Pros: slim so they pack well. Love mine. Con as you mentioned is the vibration. But only for longer/busier jobs.
Love ur channel I've been working at Estwing for 6 years now .amazing family company amazing tools love it.
Thanks!
I like your videos! congrats on 1k followers!
My local Home Depots no longer carry the American made Estwing tools, choosing to replace them with cheap Chinese made junk. I no longer shop at Home Depot. They appear to be going down when compared with Lowe's who continue to carry Estwing tools, and have earned my business.
Yeah, I was pretty disappointed when Home Depot stopped carrying Estwing tools. They replaced them with DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Crescent hammers and axes. I should probably give those a fair chance, but it would be hard to beat Estwing.
Wait till this bozo finds out Milwaukee is Chinese. Crying about American made😂😂
I bought a carpenters hatchet with the blue rubber handle couple of years ago when I was getting into axe throwing as a hobby (nothing but time here in the sticks so why not) and I bought it because of some TH-cam video that rated the estwing "the best throwing axe" you could probably have.. sooo I ordered one not paying attention that it is a US company and and I live in Finland so that little axe cost a pretty penny and getting it through customs was pain in the ass. It is pretty awesome hatchet, indestructible but not the easiest throwing axe for beginners but with a little practice it was ok. Nowadays it rides with me in my car cause its actually the only "work axe" I have... 80€ francisca throwing axe cant actually do anything if I had to chop up fallen branches etc from road. So yay
First experience with an Estwing axe for me: Axe throwing at the new sports bar. Very tough axes that can stand up to literal abuse.
I like that orange handle. Hopefully estwing makes a full size like that. Makes it easier to find in the dark
When will they make a glow in the dark hatchet
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Glow-in-the-dark paint, or tape, and/or high-viz paint (or tape) for that.
On the day that civilization collapses, I want one of these nearby. They just never let their owners down.
You need the e24a. The 14" with a leather handle.
You did it papa! Lmao
Love your channel!!
Thanks!
Love Estwing
absolutely 💯 cool ❤
I feel like a serious person tests their tools hard. Some people neglect their tools. Other people subject them to brutality to see if it is what they were looking for. Others treat them nice and don't get anything done. I guess in the end, if we're lucky, we are the old men who can accomplish much with little. Thanks for the video.
I treat my axe like a princess and she gets a ton done , Take care of your shit. And it will take care of you
@@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd I feel you there. My only concern is that the tool will let me down when I NEED it to work. I've had plenty of tools fail. This is probably why I test them so "hard". I would rather find out a tool sucks while it's replacable.. I will say that I've used the longest one to build a cabin for camping. I highly recommend it.
That’s what hard use and destruction vids are for! Saves us poppers $$ and we know what the best stuff really is, and the best is not always the most expensive.
USA made, Rockford, IL, less than two hours from me. Would not do without ESTWING tools. I do not want plastic handles (high tech) or not and if you pound hard with the back of wood handled axe head it can distort and loosen up.
This man and CountDankula were separated at birth, and no one will convince me otherwise 😂
😂😂😂
I have the 26 inch campers axe, the head is bent a little bit to the right where the steel meets with the blue handle, any tips on fixing that?
would use a Advil and bend back in place
@@youreverydayjoe8087 Do you think a Tylenol would work equally as well?
Это брак у меня тоже топор согнут на право.
Ive got a bunch of em.
The 26 is not one piece, rusted and separated at yellow seam tape
I sortof wanna have kids now
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Congrats on 1k. My new estwing axe 26: (in black) is it's way and I am EXCITED. 🥳🎉🪓🪵🤘