I got mine from knife country USA. Wisemen trading I believe also sells them, and a new company,If you’re in Canada, sells them called La cogne. Russian axe came from a Ukrainian I got just before the war started. Theyre always on eBay or Etsy but a bit pricey these days.
Lines up with my experiences, well worth the effort to clean them up around the edges. I said I was going to replace the factory handle on the first one I picked up. That was 3 years ago, and it's one of my most used axes at this point.
@@urbanlumberjack in all fairness I did round off the corners on mine and applied BLO. So the handle isn't as it shipped. But I'm surprised to find that it has both worked out fine for all this time and not broken. The 330 #000 handle is extremely thin at the end, if you've handled one then you know. I've got a 302 on the way which will be my 3rd unique Rinaldi not including the three spare heads for the 330 #000.
@@LaCognee Cool. I'm finding nine Rinaldi axes on your website. Is that everything you have available at the moment? If so, are you able to get other models on demand? (like the Tirolo, or other Trento sizes)
Rinaldi Milano is one of my favorite axes!! 🪓 I've tested many Rinaldi products and even made some videos about them. They have a rustic finish, but in my experience, they work incredibly well. I love the steel they use, it sharpens easily to a razor edge and is very durable. The steel they use is spring steel, precisely 55Si7. By the way, did you know that Rinaldi is a family-owned company that's been active since 1780? They have a rich history and their expertise really shows in their products. They offer a variety of interesting axes and billhook machetes! 😃
It looks interesting. I already have a Mueller that is similar, although it is more of a hewing hatchet (single bevel, flat on the other side). I have a Rinaldi heavy duty Calabria, which is a full-size axe, and it has great steel from what I can tell. I like the way it "rings" when it is tapped. The handle on my Rinaldi is a similar slip fit, although over three feet long as installed. Unfortunately, it isn't comfortable at all; it feels like it will slip out of my hand, and the cross section is a trapezoid all the way down. In addition, the head has moved during use, and there is virtually no flex in the handle. I'm considering adapting a traditional wedge-fit handle to it, rather than trying to shape the existing one.
I got the prandi Milano a few months back. (Italian axe maker that makes practically identical axes to rinaldi) it has a more typical handle shape and it is wedged that is actually too thick, but same story with the finish on the head. It almost look like something that has been cut out of a piece of steel with a angle grinder
Rinaldi makes some great tools (I live in the same region of Italy - Lombardy) their best is the Roncola and Manaresso but yes I have to admit they need to have more attantion to details regarding axes, especially hanging handles.
@@urbanlumberjack usually they give the name of a city for that reason, based on the traditional pattern used in the area. For example I live in the Brescia/Bergamo region and all of the elders I know around here have a Roncola Bergamo cos their fathers and grandfathers used the same pattern in their days.
Great video! I think you will like it. I have the 500gm Rinaldi American hatchet. It came traditionally wedged on a 450mm ash handle with a bit of a curve and palm swell. The steel has held up well. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Very cool! Can you add a link for people to find you! I’m real jealous of canadas axe selection you guys have some stuff that’s really hard to find in the US!
I have a vintage Collins Legitimus slip eye head that weights 5 pounds. It's shaped like a trade tomahawk. Tell the people who use these in the Amazon jungle it's not an axe. The thing's a beast.
@@urbanlumberjack It is a South American pattern. Found it in an antique store for $35 in pristine never used condition. I've watched people I know in the Amazon interior using these axes to cut wood to fuel the fire for their farinha operations. It's quite a process, and a lot of hard work.
2lb head and 17-in handle? I can only find the Milano with a 1.3 lb head and 18 inch handle. Where did you get it?
Looked into this and the description I read was wrong. It is a 1.3 lb head, NOT a 2 lb head.
@@urbanlumberjack Cool. May I ask where you sourced it? Also where did you get that Russian ax head from the other video?
I got mine from knife country USA. Wisemen trading I believe also sells them, and a new company,If you’re in Canada, sells them called La cogne.
Russian axe came from a Ukrainian I got just before the war started. Theyre always on eBay or Etsy but a bit pricey these days.
@@urbanlumberjack Appreciate it
Lines up with my experiences, well worth the effort to clean them up around the edges. I said I was going to replace the factory handle on the first one I picked up. That was 3 years ago, and it's one of my most used axes at this point.
I’ll probably do the same! I’ve been using the handle for a few weeks now and it’s not perfect but it’s very usable.
@@urbanlumberjack in all fairness I did round off the corners on mine and applied BLO. So the handle isn't as it shipped. But I'm surprised to find that it has both worked out fine for all this time and not broken. The 330 #000 handle is extremely thin at the end, if you've handled one then you know. I've got a 302 on the way which will be my 3rd unique Rinaldi not including the three spare heads for the 330 #000.
I feel confident that I’m getting good advice about axes, purely based on the hair and the goats
I really dig the rinadis they definitely have their place
Yes they do!
@@LaCogneeHi, do you ship to the us?
@@BlueGorillaInTheMist Yes sir! Contact me!
@@BlueGorillaInTheMist Yes!
@@LaCognee Cool. I'm finding nine Rinaldi axes on your website. Is that everything you have available at the moment?
If so, are you able to get other models on demand? (like the Tirolo, or other Trento sizes)
Thats a cool axe, got a real old world kinda look to it. Took a nice edge too👍👍🪓
Rinaldi Milano is one of my favorite axes!! 🪓 I've tested many Rinaldi products and even made some videos about them. They have a rustic finish, but in my experience, they work incredibly well. I love the steel they use, it sharpens easily to a razor edge and is very durable. The steel they use is spring steel, precisely 55Si7. By the way, did you know that Rinaldi is a family-owned company that's been active since 1780? They have a rich history and their expertise really shows in their products. They offer a variety of interesting axes and billhook machetes! 😃
It’s becoming a favorite of mine as well. Really great functional axe. I’ve been enjoying your videos by the way.
@@urbanlumberjack Great! I can't wait to see your second video about Milano! I'm really happy that you're enjoying my videos. Thanks a lot!
It looks interesting. I already have a Mueller that is similar, although it is more of a hewing hatchet (single bevel, flat on the other side). I have a Rinaldi heavy duty Calabria, which is a full-size axe, and it has great steel from what I can tell. I like the way it "rings" when it is tapped. The handle on my Rinaldi is a similar slip fit, although over three feet long as installed. Unfortunately, it isn't comfortable at all; it feels like it will slip out of my hand, and the cross section is a trapezoid all the way down. In addition, the head has moved during use, and there is virtually no flex in the handle. I'm considering adapting a traditional wedge-fit handle to it, rather than trying to shape the existing one.
I got the prandi Milano a few months back. (Italian axe maker that makes practically identical axes to rinaldi) it has a more typical handle shape and it is wedged that is actually too thick, but same story with the finish on the head. It almost look like something that has been cut out of a piece of steel with a angle grinder
If I ever start a TH-cam channel it will be called Electric Beaver.
I love this so much! That is an awesome name for a channel
Rinaldi makes some great tools (I live in the same region of Italy - Lombardy) their best is the Roncola and Manaresso but yes I have to admit they need to have more attantion to details regarding axes, especially hanging handles.
Do you know the reason the axe is called the Milano? Is that a traditional pattern for the city, or maybe a regional reason?
@@urbanlumberjack usually they give the name of a city for that reason, based on the traditional pattern used in the area. For example I live in the Brescia/Bergamo region and all of the elders I know around here have a Roncola Bergamo cos their fathers and grandfathers used the same pattern in their days.
Aww yes mighty fine job, thats what she said, hey what ever she ever says, you can say that's what she said, just harass your co-workers😮
I like it. It looks similar to the Prandi, which I plan to try out.
I like this one! They need work but the steel appears to be quite good
@@urbanlumberjack Saved one to eBay watched list.
Great timing! I am thinking of getting a carver and brand new business is starting up to distribute some Rinaldi axes here in Canada.
I think I heard from that new business! Great idea I’d love to see more from Rinaldi.
the classic signs of a knife/tool sharpener.
forearm bald patches.
lol! So true
Thats a nice axe! Good job!
Great video! I think you will like it. I have the 500gm Rinaldi American hatchet. It came traditionally wedged on a 450mm ash handle with a bit of a curve and palm swell. The steel has held up well. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Thank you, and the same to you!!
Amazing! Anybody in Canada looking for it, I am your man! Thanks Urban Lumberjack for the nice tuneup!
Very cool! Can you add a link for people to find you! I’m real jealous of canadas axe selection you guys have some stuff that’s really hard to find in the US!
I don’t know why but all my comments are banned…
I try to put a L I n K but YT forbids it and the C o m m ent doesn’t appear. So I try to put some spaces in the letters…
www.youtube.com/@LaCognee@@urbanlumberjack
So we're calling tomahawks axes now?
Yes. A tomahawk is a type of axe bro, made by a company that forges axes.
Rinaldi does make several tomahawks, including a trade axe that I’d like to try out given it’s historical importance to
North America.
I have a vintage Collins Legitimus slip eye head that weights 5 pounds. It's shaped like a trade tomahawk. Tell the people who use these in the Amazon jungle it's not an axe. The thing's a beast.
Very cool! Must be one of the South American patterns. Would love to see one of those in person someday.
@@urbanlumberjack It is a South American pattern. Found it in an antique store for $35 in pristine never used condition. I've watched people I know in the Amazon interior using these axes to cut wood to fuel the fire for their farinha operations. It's quite a process, and a lot of hard work.