After ongoing evidence of very poor QC I can no longer recommend these axes and in fact suggest avoiding them till signs of improvement in production occur
@@antoniusblock7240 I wouldn't recommend them anymore, so disregard any praise from me on these axes. If you want one risk i but if you notice anything odd on delivery send it back
Yeah probably couldnt even get hold of one these days anyway lol that lamnia sites just perpetually out of stock. Shame about the dip in quality as the little Biscayne pruning axe is fantastic.
Hey Ben, was the lack of QC tied to all/several sellers or to certain ones? I seem to recall something about one seller buying up the lower qual basque axes , meant for warehouse sales in Spain, tidying them up a bit and then selling them of as normal (higher quality) basque axes.
No snow yet in Scotland? You're spoiled sir, lol! We have a foot in upstate New York and it keeps coming. We're a little behind with our regional snowfall but we're making up for it. I love the snow and four seasons. I love my Husqvarna snow blower, I'd be in big trouble without it!
Thanks Ben. I Hear great things about these Basque axes if you can get them. Broke down a large beech this summer (chainsawed into 3ft rounds and then axe split). Tree was down about 2 years so very dry. Some really tough spots particularly at junctions. Needed wood bombs and sledge hammer for some I have to admit. But beautiful burners with a mix of coal and turf. Challenging timber!
I love burning beech but if its left to dry for a bit too long it goes like concrete. even very powerful hydraulics can just bounce of pieces, its crazy dense stuff
Hello, Thank you for these review. I really like the look of those axes, beautiful I found. Well by the way, is the little, the 1500, axe can do some little splitting, less than 7inches for exemple or absolutely not because of the sharp profile ? And any advice between the 1250 and the 1500 ? Thank you in advance Thank you in advance. ps : Well I have seen the video about the broken one, ... hoping it's ok know ... Regards,
Since you like so much the Basque axes. I felt completed to ask your advise on the choice for a very good pruning axe (cutting off branches). Here are the contenders. Rinaldi 700gr +/- head or the 600gr, 800gr or 1kg Basque axes. It will be for hard wood. Note: I already have the 2.5kg Basque axe for splitting and chopping. Need something lighter ...
Hey Ben just purchased one on Lamnia, I jumped on it cause hard to get. Just wondering is the quality better from Lamnia or just luck of the draw thanks
I just purchased one from Lamina last week too funny enough. Been eyeing them up on and off for about a year. I got the 1.75kg felling axe. I’ll get back to you on whether I get a dud or not; still waiting on delivery. I figure if I hate it there’s likely to be someone willing to buy it off of eBay.
@@benscottwoodchopper Love my new 1.250kg strait bit, some kind of revelation ! I’m trying to find another one a little heavier. Do you know how easy it is to order directly from Jauregi ?
@@ludovicquinonero4356 Hi, if you're settled in Spain, you can call him directly. His phone number is on his webpage (hachasartesanas.com). He's a very close person and he likes to talk to the user. Don't know if he sells outland...just try. And I don't know if he speaks foreing languages.
Hi Ben! I personally love my basque axe (they make them near my town btw) but Im not sure about their efficiency, I love mine but I'm searching for new options, other axes made for chopping, any suggestions? Brands or especific axes...Thanks!
Brother, where do you find the Basque axes? I've been looking but cant find any. I realize how special they are, & all of the reasons you mentioned & more is why I really need one. I dont play this game, but in this case i would pay well over just to get one. But great channel brother & thank you
Yep, that's what im seeing. Man they are such great axes, & the history makes them even more unique. Thanks for the heads up through brother & keep up the good work. I watch your channel because your straight forward & dont sugar coat it, witch is becoming more of a rarity these days. Take care man
One more thing I forgot to ask before I leave you. What's one of your favorite axe makers who produce softer steel axes? What you said about the Swedish axes steel being to hard is pretty much right on, because mine cheep on the really hard stuff & I was yet to realize that wouldn't happen with a softer steel. Im going to get a softer steel axe & I thought who better to ask. Thanks again & take care brother
What's the downside of these slip/friction fit handles. Do you notice them getting loose quickly? Aren't many of the Rinaldi axes friction fit as well. Do you have tomahawks having that handle fit system?
@@benscottwoodchopper The handles are noticeably thinner. I noticed this on the CS tomahwaks. I don't like that much. I like the palm swell on an axe. But no loosening of the head when chopping. How often do you have to reset the handle, meaning sanding it a bit to keep the friction fit tight.
You mentioned there is a subtle difference between the curved and straight bit, but do they each have an intended purpose? And if so which do you prefer?
the straight bit is supposed to be used on softwood whilst curved on hardwood. I don't think though there is enough difference in performance between them
Hello Just to clarify and give my opinion, curved bit is for splitting and straight bit is for felling. At least this was what the manufacturer told me. Competition model is I think always curved bit. Thanks for the videos and greetings from Spain!
@@Gigizverka47 Hi, for what i've experienced, there's no big difference between both designs. It depends on the profile more than the bit type... Usually the straight byscaine axes are thinner, with less cheecks, and that adds a plus on wood penetration. Cheers. Nice vid and good technique.👍
How dry/green was that beech? I made a paddle out of dry stuff and its tough but not really any harder than anything else like seasoned oak or maple. I've never axed beech tho
After ongoing evidence of very poor QC I can no longer recommend these axes and in fact suggest avoiding them till signs of improvement in production occur
@@b1gda1 indeed, they were my favourite brand and to see them drop so poorly really killed it for me. For axes i still recommend see this video th-cam.com/video/nsSp5V3Ydy8/w-d-xo.html
your bending your knees as your hitting the wood, you need to snap your knees back as you hit the wood, your also pausing as you change sides of the scarf, dont, it becomes a habbit
I asked a trainer about the knees thing and he said don't worry about it till everything else is right. As for the pause I have mostly gotten rid of that habit, after all the video was made 8 months ago
After ongoing evidence of very poor QC I can no longer recommend these axes and in fact suggest avoiding them till signs of improvement in production occur
Was about to get one online. Don't do it?
@@antoniusblock7240 I wouldn't recommend them anymore, so disregard any praise from me on these axes. If you want one risk i but if you notice anything odd on delivery send it back
@@benscottwoodchopper thanks! I'll buy something else.
Yeah probably couldnt even get hold of one these days anyway lol that lamnia sites just perpetually out of stock. Shame about the dip in quality as the little Biscayne pruning axe is fantastic.
Hey Ben, was the lack of QC tied to all/several sellers or to certain ones?
I seem to recall something about one seller buying up the lower qual basque axes , meant for warehouse sales in Spain, tidying them up a bit and then selling them of as normal (higher quality) basque axes.
Look at you finally dabbling in the basque! Straight bits are murderous on soft trees, curved on hards!
Ben is making dinner plates with his cuts. Great video.
I love cutting aspen with my curved basque, it performs extremely well in soft wood.
Really nice looking axes !
Unfortunately can no longer reccomend them
Sweet looking axes. Would love to compare one to an old Plumb Tasmanian pattern, they do look really similar.
No snow yet in Scotland? You're spoiled sir, lol! We have a foot in upstate New York and it keeps coming. We're a little behind with our regional snowfall but we're making up for it. I love the snow and four seasons. I love my Husqvarna snow blower, I'd be in big trouble without it!
Thanks Ben. I Hear great things about these Basque axes if you can get them. Broke down a large beech this summer (chainsawed into 3ft rounds and then axe split). Tree was down about 2 years so very dry. Some really tough spots particularly at junctions. Needed wood bombs and sledge hammer for some I have to admit. But beautiful burners with a mix of coal and turf. Challenging timber!
I love burning beech but if its left to dry for a bit too long it goes like concrete. even very powerful hydraulics can just bounce of pieces, its crazy dense stuff
@@benscottwoodchopper glad it wasn't just me then!!
Very nice! Thank you for the videos!
Which backpack is it that you are using please? Greetings,
P
German army surplus mountain pack
@@benscottwoodchopper thank you Ben!
Hello,
Thank you for these review. I really like the look of those axes, beautiful I found.
Well by the way, is the little, the 1500, axe can do some little splitting, less than 7inches for exemple or absolutely not because of the sharp profile ? And any advice between the 1250 and the 1500 ? Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance.
ps : Well I have seen the video about the broken one, ... hoping it's ok know ...
Regards,
Ls mejor hacha del mundo
Abrazo de Bushcraft desde Argentina ✌️🇦🇷✌️
Ever thought of selling woodchips? They sure are a good decent axe
Since you like so much the Basque axes. I felt completed to ask your advise on the choice for a very good pruning axe (cutting off branches). Here are the contenders. Rinaldi 700gr +/- head or the 600gr, 800gr or 1kg Basque axes. It will be for hard wood. Note: I already have the 2.5kg Basque axe for splitting and chopping. Need something lighter ...
the rinaldis are better pruning axes
@@benscottwoodchopper none available at the moment. Tried everywhere no luck
Got an head from ebay.it 700gr Calabria but I need an handle which I'm sure I could find localy Canada
@@benscottwoodchopper what size is this head
Wranglerstar lol. That guy... I can't even...
th-cam.com/video/s9FUgzAJun4/w-d-xo.html
@@benscottwoodchopper I was a firm believer in his methods, but the more I matured, the more I realised he has no idea what he's doing
@@Fogyt121 peak dunning kruger
@@benscottwoodchopper quality
That guy is a nut
Hi Mr Ben, I bought and old hatchet I've never seen before, it has some kind of stamp, I would like to send a photo for your opinion. Thanks.
I'm not really the expert on axe stamps, but I'll try scott.ben60@yahoo.co.uk
Have the 1.50 kg 65 cm straight edge one. best axe
The 1.50 kg 65cm is an splitting axes?
@@carlosayala6754 no felling and Leeming
@@cknd100 thanks.
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Hey Ben just purchased one on Lamnia, I jumped on it cause hard to get. Just wondering is the quality better from Lamnia or just luck of the draw thanks
lamnia seems to be better in general but there have been lemons
@@benscottwoodchopper fingers crossed so thanks Ben
I just purchased one from Lamina last week too funny enough. Been eyeing them up on and off for about a year. I got the 1.75kg felling axe. I’ll get back to you on whether I get a dud or not; still waiting on delivery. I figure if I hate it there’s likely to be someone willing to buy it off of eBay.
@@Codi_Clapper yeah I be curious if we get the same quality...still waiting for mine as well, been nearly two weeks
Insted of 10 ben they call him 9 toes ben
still got all 12
Hi Ben thank you for the video , i have a question .. What the difference between the 1.5 kg vs the 1.75 kg ?
heavier head
Dear Ben, could you call me back if you ever talked about the functional differences between straight and curved bit?
Tbh i dont think it makes a significant difference
@@benscottwoodchopper Love my new 1.250kg strait bit, some kind of revelation ! I’m trying to find another one a little heavier. Do you know how easy it is to order directly from Jauregi ?
@@ludovicquinonero4356 Hi, if you're settled in Spain, you can call him directly. His phone number is on his webpage (hachasartesanas.com). He's a very close person and he likes to talk to the user. Don't know if he sells outland...just try. And I don't know if he speaks foreing languages.
@@juls7724 Thanks! I'll try with a Spanish friend...Cross fingers !
Curved bit is for soft wood moon bit is hard wood
Between urnieta and helko tasmania what advice do you think?
neither, here is what i recommend th-cam.com/video/nsSp5V3Ydy8/w-d-xo.html
Неустанный дровосек! Рубить всегда, рубить везде. Like it. Cherry log?
Hi Ben! I personally love my basque axe (they make them near my town btw) but Im not sure about their efficiency, I love mine but I'm searching for new options, other axes made for chopping, any suggestions? Brands or especific axes...Thanks!
if you want to try something thinner maybe a hultafors hy10, or a really thin axe such as a muller biber canada
@@benscottwoodchopper Thank you very much, love your channel man!
Brother, where do you find the Basque axes? I've been looking but cant find any. I realize how special they are, & all of the reasons you mentioned & more is why I really need one. I dont play this game, but in this case i would pay well over just to get one. But great channel brother & thank you
they have become impossible to get really
Yep, that's what im seeing. Man they are such great axes, & the history makes them even more unique. Thanks for the heads up through brother & keep up the good work. I watch your channel because your straight forward & dont sugar coat it, witch is becoming more of a rarity these days. Take care man
One more thing I forgot to ask before I leave you. What's one of your favorite axe makers who produce softer steel axes? What you said about the Swedish axes steel being to hard is pretty much right on, because mine cheep on the really hard stuff & I was yet to realize that wouldn't happen with a softer steel. Im going to get a softer steel axe & I thought who better to ask. Thanks again & take care brother
@@iam-mp1pe hultafors agdor axes are softer, ochsenkopf, mueller, council tool
Hey, in which country do you live?
What's the downside of these slip/friction fit handles.
Do you notice them getting loose quickly?
Aren't many of the Rinaldi axes friction fit as well.
Do you have tomahawks having that handle fit system?
I have wquite a lot of friction fit axes
the big downside is the entire handle must pass through the axe eye, meaning less palm swell
@@benscottwoodchopper
The handles are noticeably thinner. I noticed this on the CS tomahwaks. I don't like that much. I like the palm swell on an axe.
But no loosening of the head when chopping. How often do you have to reset the handle, meaning sanding it a bit to keep the friction fit tight.
@@Ve-suvius mine have all stayed tight no problem
@@benscottwoodchopper
Ah, that's good to hear.
Very good.
Those Basque axes are looking good.
Re nato.
You mentioned there is a subtle difference between the curved and straight bit, but do they each have an intended purpose? And if so which do you prefer?
the straight bit is supposed to be used on softwood whilst curved on hardwood. I don't think though there is enough difference in performance between them
Hello
Just to clarify and give my opinion, curved bit is for splitting and straight bit is for felling. At least this was what the manufacturer told me. Competition model is I think always curved bit. Thanks for the videos and greetings from Spain!
@@Gigizverka47 Hi, for what i've experienced, there's no big difference between both designs. It depends on the profile more than the bit type...
Usually the straight byscaine axes are thinner, with less cheecks, and that adds a plus on wood penetration. Cheers.
Nice vid and good technique.👍
Hi Ben, are the 75cm handles interchangeable with the 65cm handles? thanks
yes teh eye is the same size from the looks of it
Ben when you have wood chips for breakfast do you have them with cream and sugar or just plain?
vegemite
@@benscottwoodchopper VEGEMITE!
How dry/green was that beech? I made a paddle out of dry stuff and its tough but not really any harder than anything else like seasoned oak or maple. I've never axed beech tho
When dry it can be like concrete. Its just really dense in general, hard go get a axe to bite and chip the wood
It's quite tolerable to work with for making things but for axe chopping its brutal
@@benscottwoodchopper on the plus side : you can get lets of practise stacking hits using one log 😉
why didn't they have spikes or hammers on the other end?
Are these axes ever available anywhere Ben?
After ongoing evidence of very poor QC I can no longer recommend these axes and in fact suggest avoiding them till signs of improvement in production occur
@@benscottwoodchopper oh that's a shame 😔
@@b1gda1 indeed, they were my favourite brand and to see them drop so poorly really killed it for me. For axes i still recommend see this video th-cam.com/video/nsSp5V3Ydy8/w-d-xo.html
your bending your knees as your hitting the wood, you need to snap your knees back as you hit the wood, your also pausing as you change sides of the scarf, dont, it becomes a habbit
I asked a trainer about the knees thing and he said don't worry about it till everything else is right. As for the pause I have mostly gotten rid of that habit, after all the video was made 8 months ago
So, I just got my two new Basques! 2,500 kg and 1,500 kg, strait bites. :)
The 2 are curve bites, I’m a little tired this weekend! My 1,200 kg is strait bite.