Estwing e24A Sportsmans Axe (Hatchet) Review. Thoughts after 6 years of use.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- The Estwing E24 Sportmans Axe is a classic camp hatchet that's still made in the USA. This review examines it's legacy with me and not the e14, allows me to chop some wood, delimb some trees, and split logs on the 2nd or 3rd try. You'll also see it compared to some Kukris from BudK and Zombie tools. I've had the axe for about 6 years now, so I offer thoughts on durability, longevity, stamina, and other gross sounding words. Support my channel by buying through my links below. Thanks for watching.
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When I was a little boy about 62 years ago, we were poor and lived in a little rural community. My mom and dad both worked--my mom as a clerk in the only hardware store in town that had been there 50 years, and my dad as a maintenance man. My mom decorated cakes and my dad did handyman work at night to help make ends meet. We had enough to get by, but no luxuries of any kind. To get through the 95 degree and 95% humidity nights, we had a fan my dad cobbled together with home-made blades and a motor made out of a defunct bench grinder. I think I have a hearing loss today because of that fan. At any rate, my dad came home one day with an unheard of treasure, a real luxury--the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. It may as well have been made of gold. It was a shiny, sparkling, perfect Estwing hatchet in a beautifully carved leather sheath. It was stored in the most honored position in my dad's shed, and that was inside a handmade oak box that he'd received from his father as a boy. Amazingly, my dad showed me how to use it, and I worked it into my lawn mowing business using it to clean up downed limbs after summer thunderstorms in our community. I treated it like the most precious instrument it was, and I went to the library to check out books on how to use it so that I would avoid serious injury. I chopped up some major branches with that little gem and hauled the pieces out behind people's houses to the brush-pile that everybody had for burning such debris. Fast forward 62 years to today--a day when I got that same old Estwing out, removed it from its sheath, and used it to chop up fireplace kindling from some dead apple tree branches I'd been accumulating. Old but still sharp and sturdy, it shows what the real value of a quality tool is--getting work done and refreshing memories of treasured moments between a boy, his dad, and their struggles to survive.
awesome story
Amazing story.
Hell yea brother, good story
I’m so impressed by your story
That was so beautifully written. Thank you for sharing
Never seen someone drink a beer while reviewing a tool.. that’s what I call keepin it real...lol
"Not for zombies" you can't tell me what is and isn't for killing zombies ok
DontBotherNone
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When I was kid I wanted one of those so bad and eventually my parents got me one. It was pretty amazing at the time and my friends and I never went to build anything in the woods without it. Then one day my buddy and I finished building a cool little lean-to and we stashed our tools inside for the night. We came back the next morning and someone trashed the lean-to and stole our shit. I'm getting irritated right now just thinking about it and that at least 20 years ago. Never figured out if it was someone from school or perhaps a pissed off hunter. -.-
Excellent and hilarious commentary. Re: Natural Light, it’s my go to camp beer. I can drink it all day while doing chores and not get hammered. Works for me.
I bought this thing off Amazon while I was drunk the other night and now I'm watching reviews of the thing I bought while I was drunk that I totally have no use for. It's a beautiful little hatchet and I love your sense of humor.
I use this one when camping, while it is a compromise at its length, it does the job better than a knife. Love that Lansky puck, never really bothered to give it a better edge than that. Glad to see you're still enjoying your stuff.
I am man- still plugging along. Hope you’ve been ok!
You should have broken out your pocket knife and used the back side of the axe to hammer the knife through the logs, so your viewers could see how well the axe works with batonning.
Heh.. hahaha.. HAHAHAH!
Knives are not made for batoning, that’s just a dumb TH-cam trend. You need to split wood you buy a hatchet. 🤦♂️
Had one of these for like 20yrs my boy scouts left it on a camping trip ! They had a throwing contest ! Great axe ! I also am the first person ever to break the larger axe while on a surveying crew using as a crowbar ! The boss always wanted one a little shorter so it worked out good ! The boss got me a new one ! They are great working axes !
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The varnished / shiny leather handle is the only reason I waited 8 weeks for the slow boat from the USA to get it to my post box. It’s a useful hammer and excellent door stop too. Great review
LOL. BEST REVIEW ON TH-cam!! Thanks for the laughs. Also, I need a link to that sweet Kukri!
Search for my reviews of the “zombie tools cakes” or the “BUDK kukri”
Awesome honest video! Just got one of these as a Xmas present. Extra points for the natty 6pack in the background!
Great review AKB! This is one of the best purchases in recent memory. I couldn't be happier. $34.00 bucks at Home Depot as of today. 100% made in the USA except for the sheath, which is made in Taiwan. Thanks!!
Great review I wish more reviews were this entertaining!
My favourite yt channel. Advanced cheers bro!
Thanks dude!
Estwing hatchet -> Natty Ice -> TH-cam’s leading tongue-in-cheek “Reviewer” -> downed tree branches -> me laughing -> ..and craving some warm Natty Ice.
Job well done, Sir.
Glad it made you laugh!
I love this review! so much fun in there!
I inherited my dads that is about 70 years old. I just sharpened it and did some pruning. Still works great
I used my firs one of the Estwings in 1958. I was 8 at the time and have had a few over the years. There is a 20yr old one in my camping gear right now and it will probably outlive me. Kept sharp it is the perfect hatchet. Just an axe with a short handle.
He delivered! Looking forward to more axe videos!
I just bought a council tool boys axe- stay tuned.
Fyi, Cabela's price is 27% higher than the Homeless Despot's.
Oh I know about cabelas prices. It’s been years since I bought it- and it was one of the rare moments where I bought something without checking prices elsewhere.
Yeah but Home Depot and Lowe’s have sick military discounts
I like the internet better too.
@@beaupoopoo3390 Just Lowe's my man.
Dr. Tautology
Been watching to much AvE lately?
I think his language is rubbing off on you ;)
Good review; have this item and probably always will as it seems indestructible
Great review!
Although I beat on this a lot, I always put it away dry.
Very important
Sounds painful
Just bought this today April 18th 2022 can’t wait to use it
I've had one for around six years as well.
I grew up in the mountains and used to use it 5 days a week cutting firewood.
The 1055 steel isn't good but isn't bad, for the price it's alright.
I would sharpen mine to hair shaving sharp and it stayed sharp for about two days worth of processing Hickory.
But it's still holding strong, it's a pretty well made hatchet for the money. I'm satisfied
1055 works great in this application.
I guess as long as it left you satisfied, you have no complaints. Just eat a sandwich, take a nap, and call it a win.
I know I'm late, but Gransfors Bruks 200$ axes has the same steel. Not many axes get better 1055 unless you pay top dollar.
“Yeah I remember you saying that like 2 minutes ago” 😂
I know replacing wooden handles is a pain but totally worth it. Wooden handled tools for life (hashtag?). Great review. Oh, all hatchets are axes, not all axes are hatchets.
Ok this sounds reasonable. As you know it’s hard to find agreed upon definitions on bladed instruments. Like you think you know what a clip point is.... then spyderco calls some of their shit that sure don’t look like it.
Advanced Knife Bro yes sir. Definitely some artistic license taken on knife description.
My dad still has his, I still have mine after about 20 yrs. Lost it in the woods once and found it after about 6 months, rough but still good,
Had one for like 20 yrs . Lost it on a scout trip . My scout were learning to throw axes . It got left behind .
The next camper got a treat !!!
Used the larger model on survey crew . Im the only one that has broken one ! It made a large hatchet / hammer!!!
I have never thrown an axe before. They say my Kukri is throwable- but I don’t want to break it.
Advanced Knife Bro
It may be throwable but is it breakable when you throw it .
I know .if it hits as planned it wont break !
The only time i use those so called bathrooms is if there is no privacy anywhere else ( burry you poop)
The Buck 119 of the Axe world, pretty stacked leather handles and polished steel ....Its very 1970s I like the look , reminds me of my grandpa and dads hunting stuff when I was a wee little runt.
Awesome video About axe! 😊👌
How the duck have you only got only 65k subs. Great channel
I’ve just got myself sportsman for little camping trips in the U.K.( rip off U.K. £42 ) also picked up the 26” campers axe for £55 because it just felt awesome, both easy stashed in me camper van which is more like a bugout vehicle.
I found an Estwing Rock Hammer in 1969 in a cave in Brown County Indiana. I still have it. =))
My brother has the rock hammer too!
I have two Westwings if only I could find them, wait a minute...did I just say westwing? That’s it, I remember now distinctly putting them in the West wing of the house. I’ve been looking in the wrong place all this time, oh joy! Thanks for your video 👍
Sounds like you have a real nice house. Or at least your squatting in a real nice one!
Squatting! Lol
Love the commentary!! You made me laugh Sir. Like & sub.
Love your sense of humor a real life ism... the tomahawk joke omfg!!
A fine and beautiful tool
I have to measure it diagonally, too.
As always a proper measurement starts at the buttocks!
And only in warm weather.
I honestly can't tell if this a parody review, but I am thoroughly entertained.
Also definitely not an axe, but it is everything else: Hatchet, hammer, griddle, climbing tool with the proper rope, and desktop fidget toy. Give the handle a wind of gaffer tape and this is your new best friend.
Dude your hilarious. Estwing for the win. I used the full metal tang as a surface to beat on with a hammer and that little hatched/axe keeps going. I’d like to see a plastic or wood handle take abuse like that
Currently rehabbing my buddies estwing he left outside and lost the sheath for, heard bad reviews on the steel(haven’t tested it myself) but I do like the stacked leather handle after the big box store clearcoat was removed and beeswax leather treatment was applied
hilarious! the best review ever!. love the sarcasm man
I'd like to have a kukri, but with my Estwing I look more like an ancient Boy Scout and less like a Gurkha. Besides, if you draw a kukri, it's supposed to taste blood. It probably would in my hands.
That little handheld whackchopper cut right Advanced Knife Through!
That looks like a great axe and it must be fairly expensive too. I am looking to get one to add to my camping kit, but have not decided on which brand I will get. Fiskars is on the list, but this one is on that list also.
Sidney Mathious dude, you’ll be surprised, it’s only 35 dollars
As a review not all that great, as a poetic experience one of the best on the internet.
Nice video
You are fucking funny dude. That sense of humour is wicked sharp, I see why you are a blade guy.
Advanced knife bro , fellow bro here, don’t listen to the haters , because of this video I plan on buying this hatchet and spray paint it black so I can practice tactical hatchet throwing in my backyard
This is exactly what this channel is about. Don't forget to record yourself!
They actually make a black special edition sportsman's axe.
I have the 16" campers "axe", with the rubber handle. I like it. It works well for me.
Nice... Estwing makes a quality product
The 16in camper's axe is one of my favorite tools. It's perfect for me for extended one hand use but when things go tits up you can really get crazy with two hands comfortably. Great for home demo too. Thing is near indestructible!
I love the MC Hammer move at 7:20
Please Estwing don't hurt me.
That was one hell of a splurge buy
I know... major life decision
How does the blade edge hold up after splitting? I’ve seen some Amazon review says it has soft edge.
If you would like a second affordable hand/camp axe to compare to this one (or make another review) I recommend the marbles camp axe. Drop forged steel and an American Hickory handle for about $25.
Keep it in mind!
The $30 Stihl Camp hatchet would be a cool comparison. Similar size, but the stihl seems to have a better taper for cutting. The wood handle gives it nice balance. But the estwing has a more durable design because it has a metal handle.
Best part of this video is your pants. Sick fadez bro
Damn bro how often do trees fall over in your yard you just did the video on the chainsaw and dude keep up the good work bro
Same branch... but yeah limbs fall all the time
Advanced Knife Bro that sadly happens when working with an axe...
Estwing now has a 14" Camper's Axe with a synthetic handle - much better traction and weather resistance. Only about $35.
Yeah... someone in the comments doesn’t like the handle though. I have that handle on a roofers hammer I have. It’s alright
@@AdvancedKnifeBro that dude is crazy...the leather handle is nostalgic and pretty...I got a leather handle hammer and a vynel one...leather handle is my go to...I get sooo many compliments on jobs from other trades
i was nervous on this one. the curve and its length make it sketchy to swing with powerme thinks
I enjoyed this video ! 🪓I'm going to buy one like yours....
The action shot thumbnail drew me in
I spent like an hour making that shitty thumbnail- glad it helped!
I’ve noticed most of these come with a nylon sheath. How did you get the leather sheath?
I love mine
I'm in stitches just listening to your reviews, who needs core muscle exercises 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’ll probably be able to get mine razor sharp tomorrow when it comes
I was right
Lansky Turnbox
AWESOME apparatus if you’re an idiot like me who can’t sharpen
CooCooCachoo Mrs Robinson....
I have the same one, I have to be honest I only originally bought it for the grip. I do like it though.
It’s a nice looking axe.
Sounds like the Anthony bourdain (RIP) axe review.
I used to have one. A “friend” stole it out of the back of my truck. Because...friendship, I guess.
But I’ll never buy another one because I can just baton the hell out of my dad’s Schrade Old Timer with the same results.
Advanced safety bro here: 3:24 put the log you are chopping furthest away from you on the chopping block, that way when when you swing short you hit the chopping block instead of potentially hitting your legs.
The chopping block is uneven, that side of the block will not allow the logs to stand up. I did that for a reason.
Man everybody hates on the estwing tomahawk. I love mine. Try breaking it
We are brothers from an other country, lol. Hard to find estwing hatchests in Australia
ROFLMFAO. Great video. And it is a good hatchet. I’m gonna go drink a beer now LOL
I'm actually looking for a similar axe. I broke my Gerber catastrophically but I'm lazy and hammer drive it through oak and mesquite. I've considered the larger version. Any recommendations under 100$ would be great.
This is about the only one I’m familiar with. Estwing makes a ton on great stuff.
Depending on your application estwing has the "fireside friend" mini splitter that should just about never break. Also, Husqvarna has a line of axes that I believe are made by wetterlings or hultafors(either way, good stuff) and are top notch for a under $100. I have the the Carpenters axe and while I wouldn't recommend that model for a dedicated splitting tool, it is an absolute monster at shaping wood and moderate felling/splitting in a camping/yard clean up role. And the Husqvarnas come with pretty nice leather sheaths.
I have the fireside friend and plan on doing a demo of it. Which is why I limited it to small logs. This was purely for entertainment and showing it “could” split if needed to. I meant to say I don’t have experience with hatchets or axes outside of Estwing. I own 3 estwings... this, the friend, and the roofers hammer.
Advanced Knife Bro - Estwing axes are like Lot Lizards. Cheap, get the job done and come from Illinois. Bonus, You can burn them with cigarettes and it won't affect performance.
Quite possibly the most honest, true to actual life manly man outdoors dude and channel on da u tube. U are an idiot and I for one salute u sir! I love your videos. Great entertainment and like I said or tried to ramble towards a point of, u actually tell it like most of us see it. I'm a hillbilly from WV been in and around woods my whole life and think like u do about 90% of the time my Dad, Uncle's and other "real men" get to flapping their jaws about this tool or that technique. LMAO. Great work keeping it real and really funny. U film them I'll watch them laughing thru tears and beers.
Here's to you Mr. Swiss Family Robinson!
Condor tool & knife!
What kind of kbife is that. Can you baton with it..or os it batton..either way hit that thing with a log ..
Hand axe, hatchets, are okay, they do cut but a small saw works better for me. I've got the BudK Khukuri, like yours, and it's okay too. Saws win out when it comes to yard work but I don't feel as 'manly' 🤨
Yeah saws are good- chainsaws are better
I hate these hatchets but really enjoyed the commentary.Well done.
Thanks man!
Are you sure you didn’t buy the 12” sportsman?
Nice hand axe. The leather handle,is classy looking. Better for a night out on the town. I got one with the blue rubber handle. Not so classy...
What do you do on the town?
Advanced Knife Bro chop shit Oh wait I shop for stuff
Always in debate over buying one can't seem to bring my self to since I have a sog tomahawk.
I really think a person only needs one hand axe. I'm pretty happy with the Estwing, and don't see the need for an upgrade. I did however just buy a full sized axe- because bending over to chop shit hurts after a while.
every hammer i've owned has been an estwing the name alone says quality. atleast when it comes to hammers, so i guess it carries over? i had a full sized collins axe from tractor supply and it died in a week so stay clear of those pieces of shit
I have an Estwing roofers hammer.
Love(hate) the natty ice in the shot at around 2:20ish
It shows up in my very next video- but with more context!
I am thinking about this sportsman 14" (maybe less) over fiskars......but I think they looks ugly after long time.....🤔
heres to you, mrs robinson
I debated cutting that “joke.”
El hacha parecia totalmente inutil en la parrilla, pero entonces se acabó la leña y solo teniamos un árbol seco de fresno, y tenia que ser troceado en pequeños tramos y desrramarlo, entonces el hacha fue tan importante y necesaria, no me arrepiento de haberla llevado, simplemente esos filetes de pescado se hubieran atrasado mucho, ahora le pondré su funda, además fue un tema de conversación muy agradable y una tarde preciosa.
Can I axe ye something?
But how is it at batoning?
I like mine. 🙂
I baton my axe with a Cold Steel Natchez Bowie.
I baton my Cold Steel Natchez Bowie when I baton my axe with my wooden leg that I now have because of a tragic batonnig accident.
You definitely “get it”
Advanced Knife Bro yap.
Sooooo.......... I will get a kukri then
Babybop Kidsrock
Unless you’re a real man. Then you get any fixed blade and baton it to death.
If you’re really manly, you baton a pocket knife. 👍🏻
This is a real review for how the average man will actually use this tool.
before i commit im waiting on the edge testing results on day old bread !
kukri seems to be more versatile
Definitely better for spreading condiments.
This video was cool. I laughed a few minutes
Thanks man!
Lemme axe you something. Are you now an Advanced Hatchet Bro?
Like the video
Fun! I’ve lost mine several times, like a fool. B)
Still on my first!
Advanced Knife Bro still am too! I’d just lose it by putting it down without glasses
Temporary losses, got it!
Waiting for the hospital visit vid.
People have been waiting for this for years.