A response to some concerns with previous post. Good old axes are not that hard to find.4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
I Have Identified 5 Distinct Types Of Axe Geometry. For Bushcraft I Believe Flat Wedge Or Thin Flat Work Best4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Rather than spending silly money on a new gransfors, consider restoring an old one.4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
My wood carving toolkit, packs neatly away into a polish army breadbag almost like it was made for it5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
With Christmas not far off I put together a sizable kit of Quality Bushcraft tools for less than the cost of a Gransfors Axe3yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Small Aluminium Wedge, Perhaps a Safer, Lighter Splitting Solution than Any Knife or Axe4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
First 5 figures painted, wargames atlantic french resistance. Is there any rules on sqaud weapons i should be aware of before building more?2yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/boltaction
I put together a sizable kit of Quality Bushcraft tools for less than the cost of a Gransfors Axe- All stuff I own and love4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
A good example of why 'fellers' got paid more than 'swampers'. Serious skill and nerves for this job!3yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
made this diagram to show why 2 notches is more efficient than 1. No chopping technique is 100% foolproof and context matters.2yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Nieghbours were playing loud music to 3am, at least i finished painting these4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Warhammer40k
Had a go at a timbersports event called springboard. You cut pockets which hold boards, climb the tree and cut the top off with an axe2yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/theocho
Picked up a Elwell Yorkshire pattern billhook at a car boot sale for £3. Absolute bargain!3yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
why is it the only handles that ever seem to break for me are 'perfect grain orientation'1yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Axe Geometry Fascinates Me. I Think There Are 5 Distinct Designs And I Have Summed Up My Experience With Them4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
This racing axe cost me less than a GB SFA to put together. Tuatahi Chinese head with customised Ochsenkopf handle2yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
looking at old catalogues makes me sad, not even that long ago there was far more variety of traditional patterns3yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Last hang finished today, no more loose heads lying around. Collection done.4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Gf has been making some simple but very functional leather axe sheaths. We decided to film the process so if people are interested they can make one too4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Kitbashed/converted Tankbustas, tankhammer guy has silver spraypaint teeth for those who get the reference4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/orks
Gf made 5 axe sheaths in one afternoon. Whole collection is almost done4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Love my husqvarna A2400, one of the few axes with a hardened poll for wedges4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
My axe has such a crisp 15 degree edge that the gauge holds itself. Jig i posted earlier is worth its wieght in gold5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/sharpening
Having an ochsenkopf dealer in the family is like bieng an alchoholic in a liqour store4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Forestry workers in Scotland 1940s using 6-7lb axes to 'round' the tree and allow an extremely low stump4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
New old stock Brades 1570. Bevels, high centreline, 5 bit. The perfect axe?4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Ground the wings out more on one of my racers, pretty pleased with the result4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Finished racing axe head, 15 degree flat grind taken to 6k, it shaves5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/sharpening
Some people were interested in how the axe would perform at such an extreme grind, took it out and tested it on some old chestnut.5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/sharpening
My stubby axe go t a new edge, 20 degrees flat. 6.8 inches from poll to edge3yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
An easy way to spot edge damage on chopping tools, look for lines in the cut4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Guys who say China only produces junk axes obviously never tried one of these heads. Lovely steel to work with2yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Round eyed axe, took 5 mins to hang, chops pretty good too when bucking but felling leaves a lot to be desired.5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Common tree felling error when cutting notches with an axe, from the ax book by Dudley Cook4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
The Leveraxe, perhaps a controversial tool that does less than an ordinary axe and is very expensive4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/axesaw
Does anybody have any experience using axes of this design? Kinda interested to try one but if they are bad I don't want to waste money4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Gransfors Bruk splitting maul and Fiskars X25 side by side. Geometry is basically identical5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Some nice ugly European axes, from England, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, France and Basque5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
There is a bit of a misconception that machetes are only used in the tropics, and axes in the north. Reality is both are used very commonly4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Getting some serious bite with a 20 degree chisel ground Helko Tasmanian5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
council tool filed flat with the eye, few strokes with the file at double the angle. It cuts5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Getting into stihl timbersports! Pretty awesome oportunity to learn from the pros5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
What do you think is the worst axe pattern? For me its the 'Hudson Bay'.3yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Which is better? Forged, polished, Rust pitted or painted. Practically I prefer polished5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
His and hers axes, Eagle Edge (later became part of Brades) 4.5lb and Brades 2.25lb 'half axe'5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
CS95 smock dyed brown, cheap, extremely functional and less obviously military4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/BushcraftUK
Anybody prefer a Billhook as their main tool for bushcraft? Seems like most people prefer hatchets and machetes5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Thinned the bit and handle on this Gransfors SFA. 15 degrees with 25 microbevel. Now it actually cuts5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Light Weight Double Axes, 2 Edges Means More Versatile Right? In Practice I Think the Opposite4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
The Lot: 36 axes and hatchets with machetes, billhooks and files in the front and underneath is storage for my sharpening stuff5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Who needs expensive carving axes? 20 degree flat grind on a £14 Bison. Its a mini racing axe now5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Most new axes come with ridiculously thick handles, particularly Swedish and German axes. Here is a comparison of a stock gransfors handle vs a customised handle and a Basque racer4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
German 'pulaski' type tool. Not an American invention at all. Roman soldiers carried a tool very similar5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
My Carving Axe! Pop Quiz: Is It Upside Down? Bonus Points For Country Of Origin5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Axe Cordwood Challenge 2019! - Improve your skill, efficiency and technique with an Axe!5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Interesting, I am a big fan of the overhead style and its cool to see the FS using it now3yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
17 degree chisel grind, gonna push this ochsenkopf steel and find the limit5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Quick fix for loose epoxy bonded axe head. Obviously not as good as a rehang but ideal to get some more life out of this handle5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
What do people actually use a shovel for in Bushcraft and why would you carry one opposed to an axe or saw? I really cannot understand it4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
What do you guys think is the best all round hatchet design? Left is the style I prefer, right Kent pattern is mediocre and american style is poor design5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Why Are Modern Recommended Grinds Incredibly Thick? Whats The Thinnest People Use?5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Does anybody have any experience using axes of this design? Kinda interested to try one but if they are bad I don't want to waste money4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Where to stand to avoid cutting yourself when felling a tree with an axe4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Got these 3, think I will keep the top one and sell the rest. Right is a plumb5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
One of my favourite axes. Ain't the prettiest but it's very effective as a chainsaw axe5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
