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Post by jalexa on May 10, 2020 2:15:49 GMT -8
I was looking for the most convenient blades for my next camping adventure and I was reading this article Guide to the Best Axes and Hatchets thinking to buy Estwing Special Edition E45ASE 26″ Camper’s Ax because the special edition label really attracts me. Has anyone own and recommend it? |
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Post by kayman on May 10, 2020 3:51:04 GMT -8
Here we go...........
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Post by reuben on May 10, 2020 4:43:35 GMT -8
You first.
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Post by zeke on May 10, 2020 6:17:54 GMT -8
If you are serious about buying an edged tool, look no further than Gransfors Bruk. Something in their line will fill your need. |
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Post by ErnieW on May 10, 2020 6:34:26 GMT -8
thinking to buy Estwing Special Edition E45ASE 26″ Camper’s Ax I have an Estwing 3/4 axe that I have had for over 35 years. I used to carry it backpacking in my early 20's until I learned better. Now a fire when even car camping is just a smoky mess that has the risk of setting the woods on fire while sending biomass up in smoke out of its native habitat. Translation: I haven't used it in like 20+ years. |
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Post by trinity on May 10, 2020 6:56:57 GMT -8
jalexa , you don't specify what you want this ax for, so it's hard for us to provide any guidance. That said, there are probably very few members of this forum who can advise you on this one (I know I can't), since this is not backpacking gear. You might look for a bushcraft forum, and pose the question there.
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Post by ErnieW on May 10, 2020 7:16:03 GMT -8
I actually carried a 30" bow saw and the 3/4 axe. The saw to cut off the ground dead branches free then I dragged them to camp. Once there more sawing to bring them down to lengths so I could split them with the axe. The sawdust made an good fire starter. Usually made for beautiful fires.
Besides the danger of setting the woods on fire there was always the issue of a dangerously bloody wound out in the middle of the woods. Oh and trudging around the underbrush gathering firewood is a great way to collect ticks. Good times.
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Post by JRinGeorgia on May 10, 2020 8:47:29 GMT -8
Why do you need an axe or a hatchet to go camping?
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Post by driftwoody on May 10, 2020 9:21:38 GMT -8
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Post by driftwoody on May 10, 2020 10:37:11 GMT -8
Why do you need an axe or a hatchet to go camping? Sounds like you have an axe to grind. |
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Post by BigLoad on May 10, 2020 21:19:37 GMT -8
Why do you need an axe or a hatchet to go camping? Noisy neighbors? |
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Post by High Sierra Fan on May 10, 2020 22:25:50 GMT -8
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Post by reuben on May 11, 2020 2:42:40 GMT -8
I'd go with a splitting maul in case you need the other end to pound in some tent stakes. |
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Post by bradmacmt on May 11, 2020 5:30:18 GMT -8
If the man wants an axe, that's his business. I don't have to carry it.
But my "Trollometer" is buried... |
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Post by driftwoody on May 11, 2020 9:20:13 GMT -8
But my "Trollometer" is buried... [/quote] Along with your hatchet? |
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