Cas Hanwei's Hero"s Axe Review
Oct 1, 2010 23:36:17 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2010 23:36:17 GMT
Cas Hanwei’s Hero’s Axe Review
By Rob Eyler
Stock photo taken from Swordnation.com
Stats.
Blade length – 8-3/4”
Blade to blade – 11-3/8”
Blade width at start of bevel – ¼”
Axe material –Forged head with tempered edges (?High carbon steel?)
Axe head weight – I don’t know and I’m not brave enough to take off.
Handle weight – Ditto ^
Handle material – Wood - don’t know what kind.
Handle length – 26-1/2”
Weight- Around 5lbs. my scale showed it to be anywhere from 0 to 5lbs.
POB 21-3/8” From the end of handle. About the curve under the “clover leaf”
Price – $119.00 plus $20.00 shipping
Introduction
I was surfing the web over at Sword Nation when I came across The Battle Axe of Gimli. I like this axe because to me, well it’s cool. So after advice and deals were offered on Richard’s forum I had a change of heart. I decided if I’m going to buy an axe, I’m going to USE it! And the “Gimli” axe is only tool steel as opposed to forged, and I had been advised to hang it on the wall if I got it. So I took the advice of those who know more than me and settled on Cas Hanwei’s Hero’s Axe. It was more expensive than Gimli’s but I figured it would be more than worth it because of the fact that I could USE it. Also I have always liked the double bladed axes, especially after reading Ice Rigger by Alan Dean Foster where one of the main characters used a double bladed axe to vanquish foes.
After much waffling, and collecting copper, on my part I finally ordered my axe from Sword Nation. I ordered it on Tuesday October 27TH. and received it on Friday October 30TH. Richard at Sword Nation was very helpful throughout this whole process.
This is how it arrived
After the dogs checked it out for drug and explosives, I found a box in a box. This product was well packed.
History
Axes were used throughout history as a weapon that didn’t need much training. This axe in particular a glancing blow, in my opinion, would be quite devastating. From what I understand they were principally a melee weapon capable of severing limbs and heads from their owners. Most were also designed for throwing as well; I’m not sure about this one as it is heavy. Though you can handle it one handed two is definitely easier, so I don’t think you would be using a shield while wielding this axe. Someday when I get a target as nice as Avery’s I’ll probably try to throw it and see if I can get it to stick.
Impressions
This is my first battle axe, not counting my wife, (this was her joke NOT mine) so I really don’t have anything to go off of here. If you will bear with me, let’s go for a ride…….
This thing is beefy; I’d hate to be on the receiving end of this thing! The handle is big, almost too big for my hands. Now I freely admit that I have small hands for a guy but if the handle were any bigger I don’t think I could hold onto it. The axe head is wedged on with a metal wedge at the top and what looks like two metal pins through the, I don’t know what it would be called, reinforcing brackets. So it looks to me like the axe head goes on from the top of the handle, instead of the base like axes used for throwing.
There are also decorative “tacks” on the grip of the handle, I have not decided if I like these or not they are kind of slippery. There is also a small gap where the head meets the handle, this may be normal and is hardly noticeable.
The edge is advertised as sharp and I guess it is for an axe, just not what I envisioned. Though to be fair when I cut a tree it did very very well. I just don’t think it will cut bottles though I have not tried yet. When I was cutting the tree the blade was singing to me! It makes a very nice ringing sound and there is a different tone for each side. I just thought that was cool.
She does cut bottles, I'll try and get the video up but for now a picture...
Pros.
The axe head is very tough.
It rings when used. (It’s a pro for me)
It was not that expensive
It is an attractive axe
It cuts well
Cons.
Not sure of the handles durability (I’ll update as needed)
edit: I have come to understand that the handle on these axes are less then great, read comments left by others. I will be changing this handle to a hickory sledge hammer handle.
Handle is a little big for smaller hands
The decorative pins on grip are a little slippery (may just be small hands)
Small gap between the head and the handle
Please disregard the date stamp on the pictures. They were taken 10-30-09. And thanks to Avery's many reviews which I used as a guide.
11-22-09 video added
Okay after many hours and three computers we (okay my wife) got the video up loaded.
Now after watching Avery's bottle cutting prowess with the Bearded Axe I'm almost nervous to post this. But I figure what the heck, I don't mind being laughed at. :lol:
edit: gotta work on the pictures.
edit:edit: I think I did it!
By Rob Eyler
Stock photo taken from Swordnation.com
Stats.
Blade length – 8-3/4”
Blade to blade – 11-3/8”
Blade width at start of bevel – ¼”
Axe material –Forged head with tempered edges (?High carbon steel?)
Axe head weight – I don’t know and I’m not brave enough to take off.
Handle weight – Ditto ^
Handle material – Wood - don’t know what kind.
Handle length – 26-1/2”
Weight- Around 5lbs. my scale showed it to be anywhere from 0 to 5lbs.
POB 21-3/8” From the end of handle. About the curve under the “clover leaf”
Price – $119.00 plus $20.00 shipping
Introduction
I was surfing the web over at Sword Nation when I came across The Battle Axe of Gimli. I like this axe because to me, well it’s cool. So after advice and deals were offered on Richard’s forum I had a change of heart. I decided if I’m going to buy an axe, I’m going to USE it! And the “Gimli” axe is only tool steel as opposed to forged, and I had been advised to hang it on the wall if I got it. So I took the advice of those who know more than me and settled on Cas Hanwei’s Hero’s Axe. It was more expensive than Gimli’s but I figured it would be more than worth it because of the fact that I could USE it. Also I have always liked the double bladed axes, especially after reading Ice Rigger by Alan Dean Foster where one of the main characters used a double bladed axe to vanquish foes.
After much waffling, and collecting copper, on my part I finally ordered my axe from Sword Nation. I ordered it on Tuesday October 27TH. and received it on Friday October 30TH. Richard at Sword Nation was very helpful throughout this whole process.
This is how it arrived
After the dogs checked it out for drug and explosives, I found a box in a box. This product was well packed.
History
Axes were used throughout history as a weapon that didn’t need much training. This axe in particular a glancing blow, in my opinion, would be quite devastating. From what I understand they were principally a melee weapon capable of severing limbs and heads from their owners. Most were also designed for throwing as well; I’m not sure about this one as it is heavy. Though you can handle it one handed two is definitely easier, so I don’t think you would be using a shield while wielding this axe. Someday when I get a target as nice as Avery’s I’ll probably try to throw it and see if I can get it to stick.
Impressions
This is my first battle axe, not counting my wife, (this was her joke NOT mine) so I really don’t have anything to go off of here. If you will bear with me, let’s go for a ride…….
This thing is beefy; I’d hate to be on the receiving end of this thing! The handle is big, almost too big for my hands. Now I freely admit that I have small hands for a guy but if the handle were any bigger I don’t think I could hold onto it. The axe head is wedged on with a metal wedge at the top and what looks like two metal pins through the, I don’t know what it would be called, reinforcing brackets. So it looks to me like the axe head goes on from the top of the handle, instead of the base like axes used for throwing.
There are also decorative “tacks” on the grip of the handle, I have not decided if I like these or not they are kind of slippery. There is also a small gap where the head meets the handle, this may be normal and is hardly noticeable.
The edge is advertised as sharp and I guess it is for an axe, just not what I envisioned. Though to be fair when I cut a tree it did very very well. I just don’t think it will cut bottles though I have not tried yet. When I was cutting the tree the blade was singing to me! It makes a very nice ringing sound and there is a different tone for each side. I just thought that was cool.
She does cut bottles, I'll try and get the video up but for now a picture...
Pros.
The axe head is very tough.
It rings when used. (It’s a pro for me)
It was not that expensive
It is an attractive axe
It cuts well
Cons.
Not sure of the handles durability (I’ll update as needed)
edit: I have come to understand that the handle on these axes are less then great, read comments left by others. I will be changing this handle to a hickory sledge hammer handle.
Handle is a little big for smaller hands
The decorative pins on grip are a little slippery (may just be small hands)
Small gap between the head and the handle
Please disregard the date stamp on the pictures. They were taken 10-30-09. And thanks to Avery's many reviews which I used as a guide.
11-22-09 video added
Okay after many hours and three computers we (okay my wife) got the video up loaded.
Now after watching Avery's bottle cutting prowess with the Bearded Axe I'm almost nervous to post this. But I figure what the heck, I don't mind being laughed at. :lol:
edit: gotta work on the pictures.
edit:edit: I think I did it!