This is a single-purpose axe designed only for splitting firewood, so it’s not as versatile as a regular campers axe that you can use for both chopping across and along the grain of the wood. Plus, this axe will likely last you a lifetime, and imagine all the renewable energy you’ll be able to take advantage of during that time. However, you’ll never have to spend energy on producing or changing wooden handles so it’s not all bad. The one-piece steel axe takes more energy to forge than just a head, and the nylon vinyl handle is not in the same league as a wooden handle. Sustainability – 6Ĭompared to a traditional axe design this axe loses out a bit in the sustainability-area. If you can’t reach them then you can call Estwing customer service at 81. ![]() ![]() If you do feel you have a fair claim you can contact your Estwing retailer. They do not however warrant their tools against misuse, abuse or wearing out. Guarantee – 7Įstwing state on their website that they do not provide a lifetime warranty, but they fully warrant their products against failure in normal use. Disregarding the ugly axe sheets, I can’t agree more. When asking around it’s clear that Estwing tools are regarded as not only very high quality but also as beautiful tools (especially their leather grip nail hammers). Brand Reputation – 8Įstwing has been around since 1923 when Ernest Estwing founded the company, and they’re known for their quality hammers, axes, prybars, and other speciality tools. You won’t have to worry about repairing or changing handles with this axe, so in that sense there’s less maintenance compared to a traditional axe design.Īll you have to worry about is keeping the edge sharp, and with any sharpening stone that should be an easy job. The handle gives a great grip in wet, hot and cold, and the small size makes it easy to use even indoors (watch out so you don’t hit the floor though).Įstwing advises you to use safety glasses at all times when using the axe, in case you strike a hard surface and it chips. There’s no wooden handle that can break or that you need to maintain, instead you’ll find a thin steel handle that has a Nylon Vinyl Shock Reduction Grip on one end.Įven though the handle is so thin the axe feels and is very strong due to the way it’s built.īottom line, it’s a solid axe. This axe is forged in one piece, which makes it extremely strong. If it’s only for processing firewood on a small scale then this is a great performer, but if you can see yourself having to chop down a tree every now and then you might want to go with a dual-purpose axe. To know if this is the right axe for you you’ll have to ask yourself what exactly you need an axe for. This is not surprising, after all the edge only comes in contact with the wood a very brief moment when it hits the wood and then the wide axe head takes care of the rest. The results after a short period of choppingĪs for the edge, it came sharp and ready to use out of the box, and it’s been holding a good edge even after weeks of use. ![]() It has made my life a whole lot easier, for sure. This axe is perfect for preparing “starter” firewood (see below photo), the thinner pieces of wood that are needed to get a proper fire going. The main use I see for it is to chop bigger pieces of firewood into smaller pieces. It’s not something I’d use as my main splitting axe, because the short handle requires you to use more energy to get the same hitting power as with a longer axe, so you tire faster. The back of the axe head is flat and works very well as a hammer to drive down poles, tent spikes, etc., plus you can use it for more accurate aiming by positioning the axe and then hitting the back with a piece of firewood. The shape of the head provides good splitting power and I had no trouble chopping through both bigger and smaller pieces of firewood. Performance – 8Īt 14 inches (35,6 mm) and with a 64 oz (1.8 kg) axe head, this is a compact yet heavy hitting axe. ![]() It’s the Fireside Friend Splitting Tool by Estwing, and it’s all forged in a single piece of steel.
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