I purchased this axe based on my respect for Estwing and on the many good reviews here. I was not disappointed! This is truly a quality built piece of equipment. The craftsmanship is superb, extremely solid and comfortable to use. The blade arrived with a great sharpening job, and I was impressed that they (correctly) left the extreme blade tips slightly dull to prevent chipping. If you are in the market for an axe of this style, don’t bother looking at other brands. There is no comparison.
The first time I held this axe I felt the power of 1,000,000 Viking’s surge through my loins. Suddenly I was overcome by a genetic predisposed urge to invade and occupy northern England.
Have to say I’m very impressed! This is a stout “hatchet, tomahawk,…. thing.” It doesn’t easily fit any category. It’s a good thrower for playing around if your into that.
It’s very sturdy and cuts great. Good for delimbing, chopping kindling, felling small trees, etc… It’s weight sits firmly at the blade end and puts plenty of power in your swings.
Did need a sharpening but, nothing game changing we aren’t talking file work just a few passes on a whetstone. This is a quality tool that will most likely outlive me! If you’re looking for a hawk or a small camp axe or something for very scary home defense this will fit the bill.
Estwing= Excellent!,
This is truly a quality built piece of equipment. The craftsmanship is superb, extremely solid and comfortable to use. The blade arrived with a great sharpening job, and I was impressed that they (correctly) left the extreme blade tips slightly dull to prevent chipping.
If you are in the market for an axe of this style, don’t bother looking at other brands. There is no comparison.
The first time I held this axe I felt the …,
Power Chopper!,
It’s very sturdy and cuts great. Good for delimbing, chopping kindling, felling small trees, etc… It’s weight sits firmly at the blade end and puts plenty of power in your swings.
Did need a sharpening but, nothing game changing we aren’t talking file work just a few passes on a whetstone. This is a quality tool that will most likely outlive me! If you’re looking for a hawk or a small camp axe or something for very scary home defense this will fit the bill.