Bottom Line Up Front, Hey That is a Great and Affordable, and Packable set! If the axe came with decent sheath, even better. They just need to be sharpened and maintained like all Edged Tools. They are not fancy, but I'd be grateful to have them in my corner, especially if I had to move out with my Grab & Go Kit ! Will and you discussed possible modifications to the knife, but neglected to discuss simple improvements that could be done to the Axe....despite the oversight I still enjoyed video, Thanks Again.
There's tools for every job depending on what your doing knife saw axe will get the job done if you were trying to build a cabin those are tools to do that job.
The Cold Steel Trailboss is a more traditional axe with decent quality steel at a value price. Will might like it a little more, the handle is angled and shaped better. It's still an entry-level axe, less than $30.
You don't find the "Bounciest" trees everytime, it's your experience with axes that is very little, that makes the axe bounce. Woods don't come made from hard rubber to be bouncy you know.. Reprofile your axeheads, watch a couple of Ben Scott's videos, and try to listen what he says, but also copy what he does when he is using axes. Then, start using them as much as you can, to reach a level where you can use them and use them safely.
Really like when a channel does a follow up vid. It's really helpful for obvious reasons. I can't afford to throw away money on something that seems good but doesn't 'really stand up after the initial use. Thanks for another helpful vid.
Coatings are for people who have better and nicer things to do in the bush than to polish and take care of their knife. For hunters and soldiers maybe. Most of all for people who forget to choose a stainless knife for food prep :) I do agree with the wedge part. For me a reason not to have the SRK and prefer the Recon Tanto.
I got a cold steel tomahawk I bout on amazon for 25 bucks, its like weight and fits in by bag easily. love it, got a Winchester gut hook I got from wally world for 15 bucks, it works great
I'd probably use the puuko. But as I CLEARLY said, the qualifier is "stuff I have" and I gave that to a friend. The SRK is easier to get too. They are also very different so it's going to depend on personal preference.
Thanks for the reply. Shipping from Finland to Canada takes 10 days (I've order tons of stuff from Varusteleka) whereas Amazon is 2-3days so yes easier to get for sure. Again thanks for the reply.
sameold77 check hard wear stores and garage sales flea markets you can pick a used one up for $10 bucks I get a lot of tools from the flea market for low buck
I had a guy tell me axes are more useful than big knives and machetes. Supported his argument with a video of two guys on a snow covered mountain doing weird (not sexual) things with axes. Sure wish those axe lovers would come to South Alabama and try to hack through a thicket and brambles, or kill a Cottonmouth, with an axe... :)
Chris Gilliam I would also like to see those axe lovers coming to semi-arid Northeast Brazil and trying to make a trail through our thorn bushes with an axe.
Chris Gilliam I live in the marsh/swamp in south/eastern US. I machete for me too. Only really need fire to look at or cook. It doesn’t get cold enough. Sometimes I like to bring a Fiskars X7 along also though
spider5001 Yep. If you ever watch any of my beaver trapping vids you'll see a big RTAK on my side. Cut blocking for traps, clears brambles, kills beavers, slices snakes in half. Extremely useful. 😉😎
Great vid, love this series! What would you recommend if you had a choice between the SRK and Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 (or 110)? seems like they compete in the same category...
I'll see if I can stay awake since Will is here😆 Craft chopping? Is that like festhersticking or is Will making this up?? What's with the subliminal at 10:57??
Every time a wood chip flies, it hits a metal thing. Try moving a few meters away from the car next time! Joking aside, looks like a decent car kit combo.
I like the Cold Steel Pipe Hawk and the CRKT Chogan Woods tomahawk. And as much as it pains me to say it, the SCAXE2 is still good if you have a Worksharp to maintain it. Something with a hammer poll does come in handy. But chopping wood? I can blow through it in have the time with a JX5.
What's funny is I hate axes, but last night when I made this live I was watching "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and he makes axes look cool.
PREPAREDMIND101 saw that.... Nice movie! I didn't catch what steel they were tho
Bottom Line Up Front, Hey That is a Great and Affordable, and Packable set! If the axe came with decent sheath, even better. They just need to be sharpened and maintained like all Edged Tools. They are not fancy, but I'd be grateful to have them in my corner, especially if I had to move out with my Grab & Go Kit !
Will and you discussed possible modifications to the knife, but neglected to discuss simple improvements that could be done to the Axe....despite the oversight I still enjoyed video, Thanks Again.
My current combo is Condor Heavy Duty kukri and Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140. Also always pack my Mora eldris
Yep the make it in 3V, it's $185 on Amazon.
Husqvarna axes are of great value too, swedish hand forged and in the UK you can get them for £20!!! what a deal
There's tools for every job depending on what your doing knife saw axe will get the job done if you were trying to build a cabin those are tools to do that job.
The Cold Steel Trailboss is a more traditional axe with decent quality steel at a value price. Will might like it a little more, the handle is angled and shaped better. It's still an entry-level axe, less than $30.
We did it years ago
I'll go through the archives
You don't find the "Bounciest" trees everytime, it's your experience with axes that is very little, that makes the axe bounce. Woods don't come made from hard rubber to be bouncy you know.. Reprofile your axeheads, watch a couple of Ben Scott's videos, and try to listen what he says, but also copy what he does when he is using axes. Then, start using them as much as you can, to reach a level where you can use them and use them safely.
Great video! Thanks
Have you guys ever tested the MOSSY OAKS OVER WATCH WAR HORSE KNIFE
Really like when a channel does a follow up vid. It's really helpful for obvious reasons. I can't afford to throw away money on something that seems good but doesn't 'really stand up after the initial use. Thanks for another helpful vid.
Well done !
SOG Seal pup, Condor Bushlore Husqvarna hatchets.
What "crafts" is Will talking about doing with an axe when he has a knife available?
Witchcraft
Lol. Love your vids, keep it up ;)
Coatings are for people who have better and nicer things to do in the bush than to polish and take care of their knife. For hunters and soldiers maybe. Most of all for people who forget to choose a stainless knife for food prep :)
I do agree with the wedge part. For me a reason not to have the SRK and prefer the Recon Tanto.
...for about $50 the Mora Bushcraft Black or the Cold Steel SRK?
Terävä Jääkäripuukko. Can't beat it for the price ~$49.99
My own tools murrrr
$20 great, I just bought a Husqvarna 13" Wooden Hatchet it was $25 very happy with it so far.
Is the head too heavy?
Will is like the encyclopedia of outdoor knowledge 👍
@pm101 Why both A knife AND a small axe? just get a Vengeful 1 !!!
I got a cold steel tomahawk I bout on amazon for 25 bucks, its like weight and fits in by bag easily. love it, got a Winchester gut hook I got from wally world for 15 bucks, it works great
Nice Hatchet but I wouldn't chop wood with it all day I'd get a Maul.
Mora companion (carbon steel) & Estwing 14" camp axe.
Handles to thicc as all ways and bit looks like it needs some fileing
Cool🙂 what would mantis picks be?
Chris "the knife guy" lol, do you really think the SRK is a better budget knife than the Terävä Jääkäripuukko ? Thanks
I'd probably use the puuko. But as I CLEARLY said, the qualifier is "stuff I have" and I gave that to a friend. The SRK is easier to get too. They are also very different so it's going to depend on personal preference.
Thanks for the reply. Shipping from Finland to Canada takes 10 days (I've order tons of stuff from Varusteleka) whereas Amazon is 2-3days so yes easier to get for sure. Again thanks for the reply.
I wish it was $36 on Amazon. It's $46 atm.
sameold77 I see now.... The ones that were stocked by Amazon were $36 (Prime), but sold out after my last video.
sameold77 check hard wear stores and garage sales flea markets you can pick a used one up for $10 bucks I get a lot of tools from the flea market for low buck
More axes please.
gang hatchet is a traditional Chinese weapon
😆At 10:37 you get a prompt that there's a Deadpool subliminal at 10:57😆
I had a guy tell me axes are more useful than big knives and machetes. Supported his argument with a video of two guys on a snow covered mountain doing weird (not sexual) things with axes. Sure wish those axe lovers would come to South Alabama and try to hack through a thicket and brambles, or kill a Cottonmouth, with an axe... :)
Chris Gilliam I would also like to see those axe lovers coming to semi-arid Northeast Brazil and trying to make a trail through our thorn bushes with an axe.
Chris Gilliam I live in the marsh/swamp in south/eastern US. I machete for me too. Only really need fire to look at or cook. It doesn’t get cold enough. Sometimes I like to bring a Fiskars X7 along also though
spider5001 Yep. If you ever watch any of my beaver trapping vids you'll see a big RTAK on my side. Cut blocking for traps, clears brambles, kills beavers, slices snakes in half. Extremely useful. 😉😎
it's pretty simple really axes for the northern Hardwoods. Machete 4 the southern viney jungle type Woods
Chris Gilliam Awesome 💪🏻 I have an sp-53🙂
you lied, it's a little over fifty dollars on you Amazon, naughty naughty
They do have the srk in 3v
Why bother with survival knife when u have axe already. Better combo wld be axe and thinner bushcraft or hunting knife in my most humbles
Great vid, love this series! What would you recommend if you had a choice between the SRK and Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 (or 110)? seems like they compete in the same category...
I like Will hes funny.
I'll see if I can stay awake since Will is here😆
Craft chopping? Is that like festhersticking or is Will making this up??
What's with the subliminal at 10:57??
I dropped a Deadpool joke to liven things up
Chris: How would you feel about a CRKT Chogan & Morakniv Companion HD being your combo?
Every time a wood chip flies, it hits a metal thing. Try moving a few meters away from the car next time!
Joking aside, looks like a decent car kit combo.
Cristiano Nogueira Yeah... Me and the camera. I was holding it steady with my eyes closed bc my face was getting shotgunned
The Ontario SP1 & SP2 are cheaper than the SRK & have better blade steel. Council Tool axes aren't too expensive + decent quality.
Will's lookin pretty sharp these days. Rep the big boys brother.
What axe would Will recommend getting and doesn't have to be a budget axe
I think he has a Gransfors Bruks Foresters Fine Axe
Sa wetterling foresters fine axe
Mantis Outdoors
Will how would you compare or rate the foresters fine axe vs the Les Stroud bushman axe
Which in your opinion so you like better, the SRK or the Gerber Strongarm?
SRK
Let me axe you a question, do you prefer an axe, or a tomahawk?
I like the Cold Steel Pipe Hawk and the CRKT Chogan Woods tomahawk. And as much as it pains me to say it, the SCAXE2 is still good if you have a Worksharp to maintain it. Something with a hammer poll does come in handy. But chopping wood? I can blow through it in have the time with a JX5.
PREPAREDMIND101 Thanks!
how about links to what you are reviewing ?
If you do, then folks will compare apples to apples when they look on the web sites.
They're both in the store link
I'll clue y'all in on a little secret classified military Intel... That's a throwing axe/tactical hatchet.
But tell no one!!!
Kung Fu Hustle baby!
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