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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 22:45:47 GMT
I'm not sure if this is the right board for it, but I'm looking for an axe that could be used for some light woodcutting and whatnot.
I kind of like the Nordland axe, but is it a good enough axe for this?
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 17, 2009 0:27:06 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 0:30:58 GMT
Don't buy from cold steel directly, find a vendor, they sell for MUCH less. If you like the glossy black finish on them then they're good axes, fun to customize I must say. Hold a decent edge.
Are you looking for full blown large axe or a hand axe/tomahawk?
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Post by Avery on Feb 17, 2009 0:34:58 GMT
What ever axe you buy, if your going to chop wood with it make sure it has a substantial eye. Most all axe head themselves are quite strong, the weak point is having to use a handle that is to small to handle the impact.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 0:48:19 GMT
I was chopping a broken tree branch up today(broke from the wind) and I used my cold steel trail hawk, it's quite a strong chopper, about four inch diameter logs.
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Post by Avery on Feb 17, 2009 0:54:21 GMT
I was chopping a broken tree branch up today(broke from the wind) and I used my cold steel trail hawk, it's quite a strong chopper, about four inch diameter logs. Agreed, I take mine camping, and it has always performed well.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 12:27:22 GMT
Well, I kinda wanted a viking period axe. I'm not sure why that period, but those have always interested me
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 13:32:52 GMT
The Nordland axe looks quite sturdy. You could also buy a Hanwei viking/bearded axe, they seem to be OK. I have the viking throwing axe and the viking broad axe, but I would put on a new handle before use. I don't trust the hanwei wood handles enough and prefer ash or hickory. I wanted a light axe to carry in viking style, and found this one: It's based on an axe from around year 900 found right next to the producers factory here in Norway. I also have a BIG very old bearded axe (probably 6-7 pounds with a 10" edge) similar in shape to the Nordland. I found this in the old barn of the family farm.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 23:41:16 GMT
Where can I find that one? I really like it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 0:14:01 GMT
I've got the Hanwei Large Viking Axe which is nice and broad, I find the haft is a bit short so might try and source a longer one, I also got their short skeggox (bearded axe) which while good is very head heavy (if the wood was more dense and weighty it might offset it a bit)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 0:20:41 GMT
Well, that's a problem. It's only available in Norway... It is available through web order, but it will cost you. Here is a review of the Nordland axe, it seems like a sturdy piece. www.myarmoury.com/review_aa_nordlandp.html
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 1:26:03 GMT
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