Craig Roost - Council Tool Designer - Full Length Interview

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2 жыл бұрын

Fortunately for us, Craig was on his way up from Missouri and decided to stop by and hang out.
This is Dalton writing to you, you may have noticed that WR founder Brandon and Craig share a similar last name.
THAT IS because they are Father and son.
But I am here to tell you that we carry Council Tool, undeniably because of Craig.
Unfortunately, our company and Craig's reputation is in doubt because of his relationship with Brandon.
The long and the short of it is - I have never met anyone more focused on improving the design of axes than Craig.
I have never met someone so knowledgeable when it comes to axe history as Craig.
Craig is a one-man museum.
I can not understate how much of a wealth of knowledge this man is. The fact that Council had enough foresight to bring them on to their team speaks to their commitment to creating the best American Made axe they can make.
I'll stop myself before I start rambling...
This is a MUST WATCH.

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@brycerobinson880 2 жыл бұрын

Brandon is a solid dude. Bought my CT woodcraft pack axe through him and I will say he stands behind his product and is a man of integrity! I don't think I will ever buy another axe from anyone else!

@persistenthustle Жыл бұрын

So cool to watch the designer explaining the changes that improve the performance of their axes. I wonder what are changed on the velvicut saddle axe, as it’s also marked as “new” with a different SKU.

@eriklong6390 2 жыл бұрын

I already loved whiskey river trading and when Brandon said that Craig Roost was his Dad it just made me love whiskey river trading even more. I think that is awesome. Been watching Craig roost for a few years on youtube and learned a good bit about the history of axes and so forth. Great stuff from Craig and Brandon. Thanks guys.

@RRaucina Жыл бұрын

The sudden love of axes is hard to understand. But it got me too. I suspect few get used seriously when there is a Stihl in the truck bed, but it's damn fun to buy and own them!.

@djhotshot67 2 жыл бұрын

Man I've been a ferm believer in Council tool axes since my grandfather gave me his personal Council 5lb Dayton 20 years ago. I whas so excited to see a more rafter influenced 5lb splitting axe that got 2 🤣👍 one 36 sport utility splitting axe and one RED 28 felling axe.+ i have quite the collection of old vintage councils. loved the video and information about the new axes THANKS GUYS

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support and thanks for continuing your grandfathers tradition of swinging American made axes!

@ronkay1573 23 күн бұрын

That camp carver is nice and looks very similar to my Tuatahi Trapper except the poll. I definitely will purchase one.

@tuddle7174 10 ай бұрын

I actually just signed up for this companies website a few day ago. I didn’t realize it was an actual KZfaq page. The 24 inch is currently out of stock but I’m definitely getting it once it’s back. You can’t beat the price for the tool you’re getting.

@ronkay1573 26 күн бұрын

Outstanding video. Never knew Council had that many options. I normally use Gransfor Bruks and Tuatahi but I’ll give Council another try.

@hipgroove68 5 ай бұрын

Just got a boys axe. Love it!

@montelott8570 Ай бұрын

I picked up a little sport utility axe, great little axe for a 65 yr. Old very handy.

@johns7809 11 ай бұрын

Very nice, guys love the camp carver.

@mr.delacruz559 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to see a hardened poll on the new Hudson bays. Such an important detail to have on a hatchet. It’s awesome to see Mr.Roos himself. I still cherish the axe junkie sheath he made for my boys axe many years ago. Keep up the fantastic work! Ohhh any ETA on the shears coming back into stock? They are without a doubt the best pair of shears I’ve ever owned.

@Mcdoogle221 Жыл бұрын

Love the older style hudson bay just as much as the new. Own and love both.

@paddywonka 2 жыл бұрын

Just purchased the NEW version of the Hudson Bay w/24'' handle. Just so glad I drug my feet and waited to purchase the Hudson Bay & now will have the improved axe. All the changes seem well thought out. Also threw a Camp Carver in, great deals & the folks at Whiskey River bring me back again & again.

@oldstudbuck3583 2 ай бұрын

I bought the Hudson Bay 24” handle from LLBean during covid. Other than getting covid price markup raped it’s a great small axe for making kindling.

@thebeardyfarmeradventuresi258 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the updates!

@harvesterbladeco 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Council Tool Boys Axe! Sanded the handle, charred it, sharpened it, made a kydex sheath and added a Collar. Definitely a great axe now.

@egbluesuede1220 Жыл бұрын

Love the Rooster, love wiskey, and love the Willey Nelson song as well. So naturally loved this video. Next I went to the WR webpage and OMG I'm so happy. I will be ordering here from now on and I definately need a permission slip to help out here at home. Oh yeah and I subscribed as well. Thank you so much!

@Smokey66s 10 ай бұрын

Good job guys!

@ianmcnemar 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, guys! Thanks for the run down. I'm even more pumped for the FSS I just ordered and my second flying fox to arrive. Great updates overall!

@cj_m2477 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I have the Flying Fox, standard Hudson Bay hatchet and the FSS axe but I think I need that new Hudson Bay with the hardened poll. Thanks Council Tool and WRT for these awesome products!

@MorrowSind 5 ай бұрын

One issue I think Council Tools should fix is the issue with their sheaths. In the booklet for their Camp Wood Carver series, it says not to store your axe in its sheath (the darker leather sheaths that they make); this tells me that the leather used is a Chrome-tanned leather and not a veg-tanned leather; Chromium salts leave the leather slightly acidic, which can rust steel over time. A sheath is made to store an axe and or knife and should always be made with veg-tanned leather. If they want a darker colored leather, they should opt for an English Bridle Veg-tanned leather. Then, the (lighter colored) veg-tanned option that they do make for their cheaper axe line doesn't look like it has a welt, a piece of leather between the rivets, so the blade isn't resting against the rivets. I think Council Tools makes great axes; they shouldn't cut corners on their sheaths.

@cactusbobaz 3 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much!

@Scablands_Scavenger 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking of Tomahawks...Would love to see a US made large hawk/slip fit 1.2-1.5lb axe (like a Rinaldi but more balanced with hammer). Call it the Mountainman Multi tool or somethin... I will have to sign up for your newsletter, the flying fox with a 21" straight handle sounds great! I have a couple of the new Hudson Bay axes on the way now, interested to see how they do. I am a weekend warrior when it comes to wood processing but when I do carrying a larger axe I am normally using it to split wood for camp (as you stated) so it is good to hear it has been optimized for that task. Thanks for the video.

@ciphercode2298 2 жыл бұрын

I own a council sledgehammer, engineers hammers,Michigan double bit,and fss boys axe. The forestry service axe lives in my truck and the double bit sees splitting duty periodically. I usually split with a 8lb maul,but pull out an axe when I've got some good straight grained hardwood to split. I bought my brother in law the camp axe with the hardened poll last Christmas since he's big into bushcraft. Its held up well and he loves it. I use my forestry axe for limbing and splitting kindling and it's great for that.

@knotbreaker 2 жыл бұрын

Should be receiving the FE-6 I ordered a couple days ago, today. Looking forward to testing it out!

@chadbrewer6882 2 жыл бұрын

Always good to see you guys! Great new stuff out too, very excited. I have numerous axes from you guys and I have to say that the FE Axe is a beast. That’s become my go to axe for big twisted firewood rounds! Thanks for taking time to show us what’s new! Later!

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

The FE6 is a monster and I agree, It powers through those twisted rounds! Thanks for the support

@houghton.era.outdoors Жыл бұрын

Just picked up my 5 pounder!!!! Love it so far!!!!!

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!

@Demosophist 11 ай бұрын

How do you feel about mineral oil ultimately sealed with several coats of tung oil? I find the tung oil is very grippy without causing blisters because it's so grippy that your hands are never slipping.

@kennywheelus6857 2 жыл бұрын

Kool,yeah I got my council tools Hudson Bay camp axe,an got to meet Craig Roost,kool guy

@chris_2413 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and awesome to see family being in the same business. Wouldn’t mind seeing a Tasmanian as the next new axe 😅

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

It is pretty neat having us in the same industry. Hope to be able to talk our favorite American axe manufacturer into offering a Connie or a Tasmanian pattern.

@rottvang Жыл бұрын

I just bought one. Great deal for a quality axe.

@waterhawkoutdoors769 2 жыл бұрын

I have replaced the handle 3 times on my son’s CT Hudson Bay ax in the last year due to the eye socket not being able to handle him limbing branches on trees without coming loose. Didn’t buy from WR. Great video I didn’t know they updated it.

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

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@sunnybeach4837 2 жыл бұрын

He'll yeah father son team. I've ordered 6 council tool axes. 5 of them premium axes.

@freethinker5225 Жыл бұрын

I got the 24 in. woodcraft and i do like it for smaller trees, splitting, and other jobs in the backwoods but I think the boys Dayton is the closes you can get to a packable splitter for "big" trees although I'd like to see more pronounced cheeks I think I'll get one just to see what it can do

@ar494 2 жыл бұрын

Will CT ever put a thin 1.5lb head on something in the 22"-26" range for lazer like limbing work?

@modemode3663 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get my new Hudson Bay🤘

@davidshuck8830 2 жыл бұрын

That was well done, nobody’s doing this kind of stuff.

@MFRiley 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Spyderco. I love American companies that are good at communicating with their customers. Love hearing from the designers.

@cradb1248 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to make a decision .. 24” Hudson Bay or 24” Woodcraft Pack axe! Which is a better wood splitter for camp fires size logs ?

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

I would say just purely from a splitting standpoint the Hudson Bay is going to be better. The profile of the axe with the high center line allows it to be easier to split with.

@skipper9400 7 ай бұрын

I use Watco Danish Oil on all my axes, and am partial to Dark Walnut......OnWard.......

@bluesideup007 2 жыл бұрын

Dang, I never knew that Rooster (hi!) was your father Brandon! I've known of Rooster from MWTCA, and he sold me my first Camp Carver at Canoecopia when it first came out some years ago. I've since bought a longer handled Camp Carver from WRT, and a number of other CT tools. ( I might need that permission slip, but I never let my wife see my axe collection, so she has no clue. One axe looks like another, right?). One request: I have a Flying Fox, and an instructional video from a pro would be useful and interesting. (maybe your lawyers won't let you ;-) )

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. Are you wanting an instructional video on how to throw a fox? We can probably put something together.

@bluesideup007 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Yeah, that would be great. On one occasion only have I had the opportunity throw at a target (Boy Scout Camp Scoutmaster challenge). Nailed it on the first trow, but could never repeat it again.

@leodegas7731 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the opposite. You lost some customers, me, at least for this shape. You could have found a way to harden the pole and reliably kept the head on and kept the shape too. It's only my opinion from a newbie who's doing his research, but I would have liked the smaller piece of steel to fit my fingers and hand around to do some carving, After I used it to chop wood down to the size I wanted. To me you took a good shape and made it harder for bushcrafting. ie carving. I'm sure if I looked more, you make something for my use already. I just came across this video doing research. Thanx for a good product. Many people have commented me back and told me to check you guys out . Have a great fall and winter ❄️. ✌️🦁 From San Diego 🤣🤣🤣 The end of the video shows me a bc axe. Stop confusing me 🤣.

@AR-vf7vg Жыл бұрын

I hoped for a compelling explanation why the camp carver long version is not available with a curved handle (instead only in a strait one that I'd prefer to be curved about 21inch

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

4 comments on 4 different videos about your desire for a longer handle on the Camp Carver. We do sell a 21 and 24" curved handle in our Premium handle line. Id recommend you pick one up and build it. The straight handle is explained in our latest interview with Craig that we just posted.

@AR-vf7vg Жыл бұрын

@@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo You infer that my inputs are somewhat polution, and decide with what reactions I should contempt ? (BTW your résumé of what I wrote is not representative.)

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

@@AR-vf7vg Okay. Thank you for the comments. I still recommend you pick one up and build it.

@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill Жыл бұрын

Why not use the round axe wedge, isn't that superior over a standard wedge as it wedges in all directions in the eye of the axe or hammer?

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not all of us at Whiskey River that hang vintage axes never use steel wedges. The mast produced stuff just has it for the perception. The steel wedge does nothing if the axe is hung correctly. The average consumer thinks it's needed.

@rogergagne1026 8 ай бұрын

Craig can we get a 2 3/4 lb head on a 31 inch handle would make a great chopper

@AnthonyRubeoOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

We need Michigan Double Bit Classic Sports Utility 36 model with Bevels

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

You must not be familiar with our site. Here is a link to it on our site. whiskeyrivertrading.com/collections/standard-axes-and-tools/products/36-michigan-double-bit-council-tool

@AnthonyRubeoOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo actually I've ordered off your site recently and i frequent your site often.

@terryshackelford712 Жыл бұрын

How much for the camp carver carry sheath?

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

whiskeyrivertrading.com/products/brown-leather-sling-and-sheath-council-tool-camp-carver

@MrRyu1er 2 жыл бұрын

Not me buying a new council tools axe after I just bought one a few months ago…. 🤭

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

There is now limit. We dont judge.

@MrGonzo22 2 жыл бұрын

I just received my hudson bay 2# 18"... And I'm really disappointed... I really wish I would have gotten the older version... The one i got is crooked and has a tilt in the head and is hung wrong... but my biggest complaint is the design, the cutting edge is like 2 inches from the handle, and very thick checks.. the head is just way too short IMO for a 2-lb axe... This is my first council tool axe... and not what I expected at all... I paid above $70 for this and very disappointed... I have two of the 28" handle versions on order should be receiving them in next couple of days.. I hope one of the will be the old version... This should be labeled as a log splitter not a Hudson Bay Pattern... If I wanted a log splitter I would have searched for that... very disappointed on "This" Design

@TheSgtk9 2 жыл бұрын

Rooster, what about videos showing defects and the head coming loose.

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo 2 жыл бұрын

Your grandfather would have just tightened the head up and got back to the wood pile. You chose to take time out of your day to complain on the internet.

@yrdGBA Жыл бұрын

I ll take 1 each! lol

@mishnok11 2 жыл бұрын

I think concil tool axes- last true, right, work axes in the world. Hello from Ukraine!

@michaellee9883 Жыл бұрын

The 5 lb 32 in axe is too cumbersome, unwieldy, big and heavy to be used by a professional faller/logger in the steep bush for 55 hrs a week. Plus, it is painted red. No good. I love Council Tool but you missed the mark on that one.

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

That's why Council made a 28" non-painted version. We personally sell those to quite a few professional loggers that love them! To each their own I guess!

@michaellee9883 Жыл бұрын

@@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo That would be a better fit for a faller/logger. It does have a big butt with round edges which is perfect for banging wedges. That didn't sound right but you know what I mean.

@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo Жыл бұрын

@@michaellee9883 Check them out on our site. Folks are really enjoying them