New lightweight axe

[beetlespin]

Hi Guys,

Ran into this today, looks like a nice lightweight option for carrying an axe into the field

http://www.kleckerknives.com/klax/

Spin

 

[Pilgrim]

Looks neat... I've been contemplating something like this for my next trip to CO now that I have a pack mule. Thanks for sharing man!

 

[PintsOfCraft]

Looks pretty cool. Interested to see if hand tightening the clamp keeps things in place. Never seen an axe multi-tool. I do like that its so flat.

 

[beetlespin]

Even the basic one that para-cord is wrapped to connect the ax head to the handle seems like a good idea. I like the simple approach of it. Looks like they should be order-able soon.

 

[Chem-E]

The attachment point for the handle looks weak. I would be concerned this would fail with heavy use and fail over time with moderate use. Maybe you should consider a metal handle. Can't wait to hear how it performs!

 

[Chem-E]

For the money I would go with this option. It is lighter too! http://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/products/forest-axes/gransfors-small-hatchet/

 

[snowcamoman]

Can't go wrong with a Gransforsbruk's ax....I've been using them for years and they're top of the line.

 

[BroodBuster]

I agree with the Granforths. My hunters axe is the single best offseason purchase I made. It never leaves my pack now.

 

[Browtine]

For the money I would go with this option. It is lighter too! http://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/products/forest-axes/gransfors-small-hatchet/

Agree. For the money, I'd also go with a GB for a packable hatchet. I have the small and the mini belt hatchets. Top notch in every way.

 

[mfolch]

For about half the price of a granforsbruks you can pick up a huskvarna--made in the same factory with the same steel with the same smithing process, but a little less polished. I have used both and they're pretty much exactly the same quality.

 

[sab]

For about half the price of a granforsbruks you can pick up a huskvarna--made in the same factory with the same steel with the same smithing process, but a little less polished.

Please tell us your source for this information. I'm aware of several companies that have made axes and hatchets for Husqvarna over the years, and GB is definitely not one of them...

Regards,
Scott

 

[Flyrod]

Wetterling does Huskevarna…. which is pretty much across the street from GB….and owned by GB. The manufacture process is the same.

I prefer to baton with a quality steel 6-7" fixed blade knife. Lighter, safer, less effort, and a more versatile tool IMHO.

 

[mfolch]

GB owns W and the process is the same. But it turns out that Hultafors has been making Husqvarna axes since 2011. You can still find Wetterlings-made husqvarnas on eBay. http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/search?q=Husqvarna+

 

[Chem-E]

GB owns W and the process is the same. But it turns out that Hultafors has been making Husqvarna axes since 2011. You can still find Wetterlings-made husqvarnas on eBay. http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/search?q=Husqvarna+

That is an awesome article! Thank you very much for the link!

 

[JasonWi]

Great link! I've been trying to decide which axe I should purchase? Tks.