Stallone A. Report post Posted April 6, 2014 I know this is out of the ordinary, however, the one tool that is missing in my camping gear box is an axe. I just wanted to see if anybody would want to comment on how great their axe is and why I should purchase it. I am looking for a all purpose axe to set up camp, chop wood, etc. Nothing to large--space is always an issue. Pictures welcomed... Thanks in advance for your help, Anthony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted April 6, 2014 Fiberglass handle! I sure have broken a few wood ones over the years but never my fiberglass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted April 6, 2014 Just go to harbor freight. They chop and you can sharpen them. They may not have the Viking look but I doubt you are planning on using it to kill off invading nomads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted April 6, 2014 I use a double headed 3/4 axe with a fiberglass handle. I also have a hatchet but I very rarely use it as I will pick up enough kindling to get the fire started. I also have a small fiberglass shovel that is about 30" long for the fire pit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missedagain Report post Posted April 6, 2014 For campfire wood I think a chainsaw is 10 times more useful than an axe, I do split a lot of wood for my house stove and love this axe http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-7884-Super-Splitting-36-Inch/dp/B004M3BAQE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted April 6, 2014 />For campfire wood I think a chainsaw is 10 times more useful than an axe, I do split a lot of wood for my house stove and love this axe http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-7884-Super-Splitting-36-Inch/dp/B004M3BAQE + 1 on this axe, love mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted April 6, 2014 Get a Fiskars. They make both splitting and chopping axes in all different sizes. Look on amazon, they have good prices. Read the reviews, for the money you can't beat them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Get the tsunami its the best great for chopping wood, you wont stink at all and takes up very little space. The women like it, pretty much all purpose. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted April 7, 2014 /> image.jpg How do you pound your stakes in for you tent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HUNT Report post Posted April 7, 2014 /> image.jpg How do you pound your stakes in for you tent? People still use tents? I thought everyone had progressed to trailers behind their big 4x4 trucks... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stallone A. Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Not everyone can afford those yet or in my case have no where to store it in the garage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bojangles Report post Posted April 7, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJlQH93Vx9c wranglerstar has a lot of good videos on axes. i wouldn't get a fiskars, and i break my fiberglass handle on my splitting ax every year. one of these days i'm gonna spring for a real ax. there's a couple of good companies out there that make a decent ax. I've heard good things about stihl axes. they may be next on my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bojangles Report post Posted April 7, 2014 ok, here is one of the better ax review vids. there's others on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted April 7, 2014 I had this Gerber given to me as a Christmas gift several years ago. I don't hang a or climb in a tree stand without it. http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41420-Gator-Combo-Axe/dp/B000C0RKYM/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1396904669&sr=1-1&keywords=gerber+axe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
