Testing The Cheapest Axe On AMAZON
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When people told me "you can listen to anything if the person talking is enthusiastic about the subject" I guess they weren't lying.
Yup. I got this in my recommended for seemingly no reason... I don't care about axes at all and I have never chopped a tree in my entire life. Still ended up watching the whole video.
It just... spoke to me... and it's just... so AMERICAN
@@Yrenne Chopping a tree is surprisingly fun tbh. I suggest giving it a try if you haven't yet
It’s amazing isn’t it. Lol 😂
Axe pawn
I wish someone loved me the way this man loves an axe
you're welcome to the club
Jesus loves you and so do I!!! Lol and yes he loves him an axe !!! Like just test it already
@@sirkrazie2830 lame
ST5R Asuna kirito does lol
ST5R Asuna I love the anime girl Asuna profile pic commenting on a wranglerstar video. Weebs out here learning about axes, it’s fantastic.
I love Emilia
the first 2 minutes is like a man who only ever been with perfect looking but boring women and then he met a 6.5/10 looking girl who has a personality
Dude what?
No no, he’s got a point.
Such an underrated comment
Swedish axes are boring?
I... don’t understand what you mean. I’m not saying I disagree or that you’re wrong it’s just that I legitimately don’t get what you mean
"Don't confuse Taiwan with China"
- Chinese Government wants to know your location.
That's pretty much all you have to say to get on a list.
I don't think a lot of people understand this.. haha
Now, more than ever we must boycott communist china!
Wranglerstar: This axe is very American.
Axe: MADE IN CHINA
@@rmd8873 you better do, and that how you lose faster. look at donald trump last year. only you guys think he's winning. good luck.
Price has gone up to over $40... and ironically, they sell the axe with the sharpening stone, and a sheath, as mentioned in the video! lmao!
Now only showing from one seller, roughly $50 after shipping and tax. Looks like they got a nice boost from this vid!
Mr Blimp I just got one about 5 months ago maybe less and it’s stood up to a beating and has been great holds an edged great. Little reshaping of the handle and it’s wonderful to me
You must live in canada
They kept the price at 40, and ditched the sharpening stone and sheath...so stupid.
@Mr Blimp I agree....with both points. I'd really hold out for the Husqvarna. Wranglerstar seems to have sold out on some of these reviews. I've got a scar on my foot from using this ax...its extremely light weight and tends to bounce even witha good edge. Avoid it, its dogshit of an ax.
At moments I felt like I was on the cusp of witnessing a man have relations with an axe.
Unfortunately it didn’t happen on screen
He does like to fondle his axe. Not saying that's a bad thing. Something totally natural about it. I hold mine every time I watch Vikings.
"beautifully hung" "perfect tight" There is def something going on here.
🤣
If you guys would like to see a man that really loves Axes go check out Buckin Billy Ray Smith TH-cam channel 👍
10:02 „its a great little stone“ *spits on it*
hahahah
But this is right way to made stone wet.
@@user-ze3yg1lb3r maybe if he would have told the stone some nasty things it would get even more wet hahaha
"I could cut this tree down behind me":
(turns around to tree)
(Feeling tree) "This"
(Stares at tree) "Tree"
3:55
*tree begins sweating profusely*
The sign of a man who respects nature and loves it.
😂😂😂
The pause. The look. It’s too sensual for me
This is like Hank Hill discovering he may prefer charcoal to propane
"Damnit Bobby...."
Recently started watching it. Idk why but I never liked watching it as a kid
No man prefers charcoal to propane.
Dang that's a good comment
And charcoal accessories
Never in my life have I choped down a tree but now I want that axe.
I never have either. Then a small tree in my yard died. Now I realize another tree is on its way out, and a third tree is just in a spot I don't like. It's an addiction, don't start!
Same. It gets to you man. I seriously wanna cut down a tree now
@@Marcus-gh8bh that’s why I want land fully tree and build it I never cut one realy just fire wood and one that needed gone I now just hit stumps it almost gone
@@ericromano4028 last year I started doing a lot of bushcraft stuff and cut down trees, and now I do bushcraft is that I have a reason to cut em down!
Hahahaha
Just watched a man talk about a damn axe for 15 mins. and I'm not even a dad yet.
My two cents on more words to describe this axe: modest, humble, unassuming, grounded, trusty, unpretentious, reliable, solid, firm, handy, weighty, sturdy, well-built, meticulous, hearty, burly, no-nonsense, direct, simple.
I like holding it.
I like swinging with it.
I like the look of it.
I like the feel of it.
I like the weight of it.
I like everything about it.
I like it a lot.
This is my axe, there are many like it but this is mine.
I just love watching his videos it makes me feel like these were things my grandparents all wanted me to learn. Thank you mr. wranglerstar.
This man is powerful. “This... *merely touches tree* 26 inch douglas fir”
Helix B this is my favorite comment ever
oh my lord I just laughed out loud
Facts
well its a payed add for sure.
@@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 who is this man, what is is job, where do I find the teachers to learn such skill.
I like how he called 4-4.5 inches big. I’m feeling a lot better about myself now.
Logan Weaver step ur game up, i have a 7 inch bearded axe🤣😂
Lars Vabø he’s talking about his wiener bro💔
It's all about how you swing it.
The smaller u r the faster u go and the bigger u r the deaper u go.
Everything has a good side bro.dont worry
The 50% is a great life.
I've never even used an axe and I sat here for 18 minutes giving my full attention. I have an exam tommrow, what am I doing with my life?
Axeam.
@@johnnewman8322 Axeam.
Dude get off the internet
“The sexiness of a Swedish axe”😂😂😂
I had to go to my shop and pay my own axes more attention after watching this video. It made me feel as if I had neglected their feelings.
Lmfao…right?!
Me to!
"Who is this axe really for? Well... I think it's for everyone"
Wow 😳 that's wholesome AF
Subscribed
I 'm from Taiwan, and I 'm glad to see you like her.
Because Taiwan has a small land area, there is no advantage in raw materials and labor costs.
This is why our development strategy is to focus on quality and technology development.
This Axe (or Taiwan) is like a quiet girl. (❛◡❛✿)
Although the first impression is ordinary and often overlooked,
you will find her gentle, persistent and reliable after getting acquainted.
Cheers, mate !
Getting a little creepy 😜
Another sexist comment that only an unconscious man can make.
Disgusting analogy
What the hell is wrong with you comparing an axe to a girl? Have you no common sense?Why don't you take that axe and put it where the sun don't shine. You are an unconscious person who needs to wake up. Go back to the crack in the wall you just crawled out of, you disgusting male.
No worry, it's a normal metaphor, you know since a long time men like to use their beloved things as parallel nicknames,
For example, a ship's unit is "she" or a mother ship, a tank can be "she", in the motherland can be "she", your beloved Harley-Davidson, your new shiny sports car, or your faithful axe, of course it can be "she" to a man too (laughs)
Beautifully hung. Axe blushes “well thank you “
Taiwanese people here! When he said "don't confuse Taiwan with China , they're totally different things." I almost cry ,it is totally different😭 @14:30
Nice taiwan love from roumania
Love from Poland ❤️
Taiwan #1
Taiwan manufacturing is next level. Beautiful craftsmanship coming out of that country.
China numbbah 1
I never built anything in my life, but I just watched a twenty minute video about an axe ._.
A shelter, a trap line, a firebreak, etc.
Wranglestar has that affect :) He has a bazillion videos about life out in the country and other stuff, he is a super interesting and talented guy.
LA Prepper effect*
now you know where to get a good axe, if they're still available.
lmao +1
I watched a man fall in love with an axe in 18 minutes. God, I love this channel.
The sexiness of the sweet lines on the Swedish axes 😂🤣
procrastinating has brought me to nearly purchase a Swedish axe for no reason...
Same...
I bought 2. 🤷🏻♂️
@@markdavis29 i brought meatballs to compensate
It's a Taiwan axe.
Its like 50 shades of axe
🖕
@@randomuser5443 prude
With spit and everything xD
I am crying laughing 😂
No that's just a jr high locker room....
I appreciate this because the Wranglerstar guy isn't just an expert in his field, he also has some great skills behind the camera, where a lot of people would fail. The cut to the second camera angle during the tree falling section was fantastic.
You know tis gonna be gud when we spittin on grinding stones
I want someone to look at me the way he looks at this axe.
Lovingly, right before one files your face into an edge and bangs your head on a tree until it falls?
shave your hairy back and wash your sweaty as
like youre cheap, slightly heavy but not the worst hes seen?
Gennady Reshetnikov omfg that couldnt have been described any better 😂😂😂😂😂
Volataxx best comment ive seen yet
This is my axe. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My axe is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life...
Semper Fi huh?
Hahahahaha nice one 🤣
@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid its called the riflemens creed , have you seen jarhead ? Or full metal jacked.
@@mirza6399 I was a Marine, back in my youth.
What is your major malfunction!
This man, you may think he misses a spot on a tree he was aiming for, but every swing is meticulously aimed, almost as if he never misses
Thanks for this man. as someone who didn't grow up in a outdoorsy family, I'm having to build up a camping kit from nothing and no knowledge. knowing the cheaper things I buy are still good gives me a ton of peace of mind.
The absolute finest, hands down review about anything I've ever seen in my life. If there were Oscars for TH-cam Reviews ...he wins. I found my Amazon "buy" finger inching closer to my keyboard. Never knew I could get so excited over an edged blade ....wow. Perhaps, my therapist, Dr. Sheldon Mendlebalm should hear about this.
😂😂😂for the win
Bruh just get 2 sticks and 3 cobblestone
Post Boi no. Get to sticks and 3 wood planks! Wood axe all day.
@@frost1183 how are you going to get the wood xD
punch a tree down.
@@leroyj9044 maybe it would be easier to punch a tree down with some wood gloves
I perfer iron
I appreciated this genuine review of an inexpensive axe from someone who presumably has a lot of experience using axes.
1% comments: Discussing the properties of the axe
99% comments: “He’s romantically in love with the axe”
show all of your axes plis
Ian Denton's so edgy, he doesn't need an axe.
This man sleeps with the bears and squeezes rocks to make his morning brew, his sweat makes the morning dew. A true outdoors man.
I have the same ax and feel the same way. It has held up to my abuse and bad swings, has been put out in the rain and been used in the snow and through all of it, it has done nothing but its job, can't help but agree with everything you've said
what make is the axe?
Love your channel! Great information. I live in Oregon and have learned so much watching you. Also, I purchased this axe when it came back in stock for 23 bucks and I have to say. Everything you mentioned is 100% right. Sturdy and well crafted. I did re edge it like you did and took the varnish off the handle to change it to just some boiled linseed which I like the feel of much better! Thanks for all the info you are the best!
Love this series Wranglerstar. If you enjoy making them, keep it up!
Glad you said it. The head and the way it is attached to the handle looks rather German to me. The handle, I agree again, doesn't.
norweeg also love this series. I love Cody's tool series.
I do hope he keeps up this series and lets us know how this axe works after a few months!
And I hate that the price is almost $38 now on Amazon!
norweeg There is a good Finnish Fiskars axe for you, i RECOMMEND you to TRY it out!
Its only about 60 dollars! www2.fiskars.com/Special-Feature/Extreme-Performance-Axes
america is actually more than o ne country
Arcadio Flores what the states
As a Swede it makes me happy that we're known for producing something of quality. Who knew a "swedish axe" was a thing :)
Gunnariffic I'm not sure I've ever heard of something coming out of Sweden that wasn't quality.
Mora knife,i think sweden is good at making good blades
I find that generally if something comes out of Europe, USA, Canada, S.Korea, or Japan these days it's a usually a quality product.
Love Swedish axes and knives
Savio Strawn have you not heard of ikea
I have this axe. Bought it about 5-6 years ago. I took off the varnish on the head and treated the handle with linseed oil. It's still going strong, although I don't use it really heavy. Just when collecting fire wood, Bushcrafting, etc. It splits great. There IS something cool about this axe!...Nice review.
wranglerstar- touches tree and knows everything*
wranglerstsr has force confirmed
He is the 3 eyes raven from game of thrones
They must put that varnish on to protect it from the salt during the trip over.
most likely. i never thought of that.
This is so relaxing to watch.
wartem rel axing to watch
I come to watch Cody’s videos to help calm my anxiety 🤷🏻♂️
That's funny you mention that. It started raining while I was watching this & I fell asleep
Just ran across this video (4/9/2020). The memory this brought back was helping my grandfather sharpen his axe on whetstone (wetstone?) wheel as I turned the wheel and he ran the axe back & forth to sharpen it. Man. That memory has to be nearly 70 years old, yet the colors & sounds are as clear today as they were then. Thank you
I watched this video a little over a year ago and bought one. I keep it in my truck and love having it. In the year I have had it it has fell a few trees, cleared a tree that had fallen across the road, helping quarter several deer, drove a few nails, split some wood for a camp fire, and helped me dig a grave for my dog when he passed away. Thank you for the video!
its a truck axe, is the best way to describe it. it is the ax you throw in your truck or atv.
Thane Bridges pp
Thane Bridges that is exactly what I was thinking. Great to keep with your camping gear
Thane Bridges exactly!
hey man, this ain't some right wing gun channel, you cant be throwing around that kind of terminology. You might offend someone. like omg. #all lives matter
Mora of axes
I hope they're paying you for this review cuz my wife is like "This is the best commercial I think I've ever seen" and I respond "Ikr? I don't even need one, but now I want this damn axe.. o.o" We live in an apt. I don't have a use for that axe, wtf...
SyKo McAwesomeness A justification to have a fireplace or fire somehow.
Take it camping.
Wall hanger/ Would be wife banger disuader.
I want to buy one myself lol. Maybe I'll go camping someday. Who knows, might come in handy.
@@zackjones5764 Every rationnal guy would think : i dont need it but i want it .. it might come in handy at some point. then we buy it leave it there until when we need it we cant find it anymore :) because somebody borrowed it and left it somewhere else .. so we buy a new one :)
They should use him on their advertisement for this axe. That was some high praise. 😂
Got one last year, pre covid, for $27, love it. Its been great around the house cutting wood for the firepit. Took it camping, lightweight and a great chopper. Ordered a kydex sheath for it, $22, keeps the edge protected. Recently bought a second one, the cheapest I could find it for was $35, most places had it at $52 !
Got on TH-cam today and saw the Bob Ross of the wilderness posted another video! Life is great!
"This is a very American axe" also him "their is nothing American about this axe"
Also says it’s a very American axe then preceded to insult the thing on everything
There*
Don’t mean to be annoying, just saying
Samurai ok
That pretty much sums us up
This axe is now listed at $72 on Amazon!
And now it is $76 haha
Just bought it for $23 on sale from $48. Just keep an eye out for the price drop.
@@alanj7306 $22 now!
After watching this review, a few years ago, I bought two because they were so inexpensive. I've used them regularly and love them.
I also followed Wranglerstar's other videos regarding axe care, rehandling... fantastic videos/ reviews/ information.
He says $21, his description says $20, his video picture says $27. Amazon says $50
Price goes up when more people demand it.. it was probly 20 when it first hit the market then grearly increased over time.
Yeah prices fluctuate. The CS Kudu used to be $6... Look at it now.
im sure price went up after this video
Cold steel trail boss has been around 30 on Amazon for the last couple years
I just found it multiple places for upper 20's
Cold Steel makes some of the best knives, axes, hammers, etc for the price in my opinion. I hate buying cheap stuff and tools but I actually really love Cold Steel.
What machete do you think i should get?
Lol those giant ones they do are a riot.
Maineiac fishing
Grass/foliage or brush/shrubby undergrowth?
Latin style machetes are great for leafy stuff, their khukri machete is great for heavier stuff but lacks reach. Having tried multiple styles I prefer lighter profiled machetes, easier to swing and less likely to lose control of it should it glance off something.
@@brandonfoley7519 the Ontario knife co military issue MACHETE is a tough beast to beat, very heavy duty, I also own the cold steel KUKRI MACHETE it is an AWESOME chopper, I also do LOVE cold steels products i also own 2 small cold steel folders.
Same.
Axe I bought for my daughter is my favorite axe. Odd design but must have had a machinist involved in the design. Bolts to the handle, has a hand grip below the head and a spike on the back. Weighs maybe 2 lbs total but does serious damage to everything under it.
Beats my 2 lb maul all day long
Just picked one up on Amazon for $22. Gotta say it looks good from the handle to the head. Good grain orientation. Stupid shellac but looking forward to using it after some refurbishing.
…Just came back from camping with my brothers. We beat the heck out of the Trail Boss and it kept on ticking! The handle is a bit large for the head but overall it rocks! It’s a beast and I’m looking forward to tricking it out!
I bought the Trail Boss axe after watching this something like 5 years ago… been swinging it ever since - split wood with it today in fact which brought me back here. I don’t have anywhere near the Gransfors Bruk collection you do, but the mistakes/skills I learned swinging and caring for the Cold Steel have allowed me take better care of my properly nice axes. And with quality in mind, I take care of all my handles and store the axes in the same place through the winter and the Trail Boss is still rock solid whereas I’ve had 2 high end axes get loose. In all, I think this is one of your best recommendations from a shear value standpoint - even at todays price of $29
I have this exact axe. I also love it. It is easy to sharpen and bites real good. Nice size for packing into the woods. I think I paid $24 on Amazon a few years ago. Enjoy the videos.
Ray...Oklahoma
This man gets deep when he's talking about his tools
1:07
Me explaining to my friends why she is special
Yes very low expectations
the sounds right before he started trying to sharpen it, were so serene and calming
can you do the cheapest machete?
easy, Tramontina, cheap, real carbon steel, they don't have any edge but after you put a decent edge on it you got a true work horse
deathangellink with a machete you can't have too hard of a carbon steel. If you hit a rock or a knot you will chip your edge.
i know, but i believe that tramontina use 1045 or 1055 for their machete . and any blade will either chip or roll the edge on a rock
test tramontina yourself, put a decent edge on one and go beat the sh*t of it. for the price you can't go wrong, SPECIALLY the camp knife with the 12 inch blade. personally i prefer to add some hockey stick on the handle for better grip, but it maybe because i am Canadian
ho you can also try cold steel, a little bit more expensive but still affordable and the kraton handle will stick to your hand and is decently comfortable.
I'm from Brazil, and people here think Tramontina's machetes are too flexible, so they kinda "sing" if you don't hit with good edge alignment. The preferred brands here are Matão and Collins (the old ones, with wooden handles). But I think Matão only supplies locally, which are sturdier.
I personally like tramontinas because they come with a good grind. I have one Matão and I had to put a bevel in it myself. Plus, Tramontinas are very cheap.
Anyway, whatever you do, just DON'T buy a machete with a plastic handle. Wood handle or nothing.
i agree, wood or nothing, and yes there is better than tramontina, but for the price ?
What I like about your videos is that you are human, you respect your wife and son, you are brutally honest. Great channel.
About the human part: I found myself yelling to you, "hey, the file is right next to you! Next to your boot!
I laughed at myself while watching you search your pockets for the file. Hahaha. Because we all do the same thing.
Please keep your channel going.
I'm just an east coast guy but after watching your videos I've been getting into homesteading stuff. I have a few acres of family land and I really count on your vids for tips to do tasks around our land.
After owning this axe after you have recommended it, I did truly fall in love with it. The axe is still going strong with its original handle. With the pandemic upon us, I was looking to buy a brand new one as part of bug in kit, but the price went up, but I would still say it's well worth it. Plus Just like the video said, its cheap but well made.
I just got one on Amazon for 25_
"I'm hot for you, too" - Axe
It's the High-Point pistol of the axe world, it's has no bells and whistles, but it works.
Morrius07 At least High Point is American.
Except HP pistols don't always work
I'd rather have a rock than a Hi-point
HiPoints work on and off
This comment made me not want to buy this axe
I picked one up a few months ago, used it today in the rain to clear some branches from a downed tree in the middle of the forest path. I have to say, the price makes it so that it is so easy to not worry about it going to the ground, or getting wet, etc. It is a monster chopper, I would recommend it to anyone who is in need of this size of axe
I bought this axe and have used it to cut three probably medium sized trees on our property and it has held up really well. I've also used it in a lot of smaller projects and tasks. This axe is amazing for the price.
When he realizes it has two round wedges tension mounting the head to the handle is when he just absolutely fell in love with it lol
Amazon shows $33, not $21. Did they hurry and bump the price after seeing your glowing review?
Steve
I got it last night for around $21....
I'm a Prime member, and as of 5:03 PM EST, the cheapest price on Amazon is $34.
Exactly
Man for this series of cheapest stuff you all need to start a "Where's my price went up crew?" - then people could just like your comment cause there's always 20 people making different comments about the price has changed. It's Amazon, the prices change all the time. They are like an airline and adjust their prices on the daily, sometimes several times a day!
Whatever. It is NOT an "attack" against Wranglstar, genius, but rather a simple observation that as soon as his video appeared in my alerts, the various sellers on Amazon jacked up the price by approx. 80%. It's not his fault; what we're seeing is market forces in action-- supply and demand......
I got this ax for my b-day a year ago and I really do enjoy it. Swings great, cuts great, and fits under the spare tire cover in our car in case I need to ax something into submission whilst on the go.
Just ordered mine for $22.99,it was $49 before I used your link! And then got the hatchet for $23.19 too ! Be here Monday! Thank you for sharing this, I have been needing a decent pack axe-hatchet for a while now.
I might have pick one of these up after finding out it's from cold steel. I bought their Bowie style machete on a whim last year and figured it would be kinda gimmicky but after putting an edge on it I use it constantly for things like splitting lighter pine, hacking animal bones off when I skin something, or trimming limbs around the house. It was like $19 and I don't think you can possibly break the darn thing under any normal use. Ended up ordering 2 more incase they ever stop making them again like they did a few years ago.
"I have the justification machine go into overdrive when it comes to Swedish axes"
- Wranglerstar, July 6th, 2017.
I don't. All you have to do is use something and look at the steel...
Please more content about tools, axes and forestry!! This content is pure gold! Thanks Mr. Wranglestar
I bought one a few weeks ago. I thought much the same about it when I looked it over. I bought a couple of boy scout axes in the mid 50's that were made by Plumb at that time fine hand forged thin axes. This axe, though not as finely finished, is a very well designed tool. Cost was less than $30.
Is it an axe or his girlfriend 😂
He definitely sleeps with it at night staring at it before he closes his eyes
Possibly BOTH!!??
he fondles that thang like he's going to buy it breakfast in the morning...
That spit is thick as hell
Why compromise?
It’s an “honest” tool that works with you. You’re not fighting weird ergonomics or poor weight balance. The best tools, are those that feel great in the hand, and get the job done without compromise. Keep doing what you do!
You should do a series of going back over these product with their new price points and evaluate the consistency of their manufacturing over the years
Same one is now about 50 bucks on Amazon 2022
Yep... Wonder if he still thinks it's hot shyt for 50 instead of 20
I picked on be up for the $50. Everything costs more.
When you drop acid before a youtube review
its the pine pheromones
*Axid
"I like owning it, I like looking at it, I like swinging it. i like... I like everything about it.." Hm. Sounds familiar.
I own this axe as well as several other cold steel items. I am always impressed with their quality and value of their products..
love seeing the passion in this man
I want to see your whole axe collection! How do you store them?
I love you're passion for steal and survivor elements and everything else you do keep it up man :D
I bought this axe last year. I've used it to do everything around the homestead that an axe can do even if a different style would have been better...just to see if it could. My particular axe has held up well. The handle is in good condition. It splits small rounds acceptably but attention needs to be paid due to the head thickness being thinner than the handle. It's on the light side for true "forestry" tasks and is not suitable for modern logging except for limbing. It can be made razor sharp and holds an edge decently. It can be used for rough shaping and carving. I'd class it as a good camp axe for hikers and a good "truck tool". It's a nimble tool and in a pinch it'll get the job done. Mine was well worth the money spent.
This is 1055 carbon steel with about a RC60-64 at the cutting edge and RC55 or so on the rest of the head. It's a shallow hardening steel, so they likely only quenched the cutting edge about an 2" up. Which is a good thing. It gives the head some toughness and the edge the hardness it needs. This is one of the best bang for your buck axes on the market.
That's the thing with Cold Steel. Every once in a while you get a really well made item for a good price. Other times, you get an item that shows no quality control what so ever. It's just hard to know what to expect when you order something from them.
You're thinking of 15 years ago. They've really amped up the quality control and materials. They still have some low priced stuff, but they also have a large percentage of really great blades made with steels like 52100, CTS-XHP and BD1, CPM-3V, and CPM-S35VN, not to mention some really excellent DSC Damascus. The days of hit or miss AUS-8 and VG-1 are pretty much gone. If you manage to break an SRK made with CPM-3V, chances are you were trying to drive railroad spikes or you picked a fight with Hephaestus, Greek God of blacksmithing and metallurgy.
I have several knifes from them, no quality issues as of yet. Only complaint is the tolerances on my folding pocket knife are so close that the lock gets jammed with pocket lint, but it's nothing a little water or a toothpick can't fix.
it's always good to have a nice "beater" tool
Thanks man - it’s videos like this that make me appreciate living in the Information Age. Much appreciated and respect to you my Brother -
Got one like it years ago, it works great and holds and edge!😊
great review
Dood, you're everywhere. You should check out Mustie1, I bet you'd love him too.
@@GunsNBudder thanks
G&G cool.
This video answered a question I had that I was going to ask about servicing your tools while in the field. Using just a file and that cool little sharpening stone which would be light enough to pack you were able to put a decent edge on that axe. I am for sure going to for sure purchase that file and stone. I would assume you could do the same for a knife as well if you needed to. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in these videos.
"Don't confuse Taiwan with China"
Pretty based, axeman
Makes more sense to me, than the China politics of the USA or Europe during the last couple of decades.
I have 2 gransfors axes. I also have this cold steel trail boss and its awesome! Though I paid 23 dollars for it and 170 and 155 for my gransfors. I treat and take care of the cold steel trail with the same care as my gransfors. By the way, I believe the steel on the trailboss is 1055 spring steel.