Using the council tool woodcraft pack axe

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Rice Creek bushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Spec's description and some usage footage.

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@axemonkey Жыл бұрын

I have one of those axes and I absolutely love it. It's the 24 inch handle on mine. One of the most useful tools I have ever owned.

@muzicgr8 11 ай бұрын

props to youper, and nine all the way. Im from Van Buren County

@shane4176 11 ай бұрын

I'm actually from Calhoun county

@daveadolph9069 Жыл бұрын

A drop of mineral oil inside the female half of the snap will do wonders when they're new with no harm done to the snap. Looks like Council tool has really upped their gaame! That's great to see!

@jedi_drifter2988 7 ай бұрын

IMO the 24" handles are probably the measurement of the handles before they are custom fitted to the head and wooden wedge inserted. After, whatever is sticking over the top, which is the the excess, would be trimmed off and then the metal wedge inserted .

@bradfarrahgerwing154 5 ай бұрын

It would be nice if the company gave 3/16 exra in the handle and they would be spot on or close come tape time

@TheAnonymousSword Жыл бұрын

I wanted to get one if these in the EU but they are hard to come by. Wrote to Lamnia about this, hopefully they will be able to get us some of these over the big pond!

@shane4176 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully they do they are great axes

@axemonkey Жыл бұрын

24 inches is the handle length before hanging.

@Owloalex 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder when people will realize the handles are pre-cut to the marketed length, and when the axe head is fitted you lose about an inch or so

@ericb.4358 4 жыл бұрын

I have the 19" Wood Craft axe. A great camp/pack axe for canoeing and car camping. Splits small logs very well. Excellent quality.

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to definitely get that one

@205jab4 3 жыл бұрын

Its bc the handle starts out 24 in but after hung you can loose up to 2 inch or more in some drastic cases. If you read their info it says hung on a 24 in handle. Fantom bevel is the name you asked about.

@KettleCamping 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! Well done! 👍

@shane4176 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Mcdoogle221 Ай бұрын

Man I want one of those and that gransfors bruk small forest axe. nice axes

@cid3593 4 жыл бұрын

Man that thing bites deep. And it's sexy! Getting one now

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome I'm sure you will love it. It's great for feather sticking also!

@kingsoutdoors4379 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the 19 inch pack Axe. Absolutely a monster...

@shane4176 3 жыл бұрын

Nice dude! They are awesome 👌

@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc 4 жыл бұрын

That is nice axe. A reviewer, Ben Scott, stated that he felt Council Tool made a better working axe for the money than Gransfors Bruks. The Council Tool Sport Utility Boys axe looks interesting as well.

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

I have several GB axes and I love them. I prefer the look of the GB's but I feel Council Tool is as good as quality no doubt.

@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc 4 жыл бұрын

Rice Creek bushcraft Yes. I really like the looks of the Council Tool Woodcraft axe. From the factory, it is supposed to have a 25 degree flat grind. From Dave Canterbury’s store, they sell this model and they even have an option to thin the edge down even more. Imagine how that would perform with a 20 degree edge.

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

@@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc yeah at 20 that thing would be scary sharp. I mean it came shaving sharp as it was.

@hyberboreanventures8383 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. These models and their Velvicut axes use a significantly better steel than Gransfors (5160 vs the European equivalent of 1060), and the thinner hafts IMO make for a better axe. Only complain I have is the 19" should have a 1.5 or 1.25 pound head, rather than the 2 pound. Due to the head weight, I went with the 24"

@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc 4 жыл бұрын

Hel Threyr I also went with a 24” handle on this version. I also like the Council Tool Utility Jersey pattern with the 31” handle.

@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice I want to get a good pack axe I just won't be able to use it as much as I would like to I think I will look for a used one thank you for the information

@shane4176 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. This would make a very nice pack axe

@joshuamoses1631 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I have one and its way worth the money. I'll end up getting another one soon.

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes I agree way worth the money!

@frankgulla8782 3 жыл бұрын

Good review, you need to hit that handle up with some boiled linseed oil, makes it look great and protects the wood

@shane4176 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have done this several times since.

@realmetis8002 4 жыл бұрын

lest friction in and out hence the awesome bite

@3chim7noi4lenden 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough review. Much appreciated. I had a couple Gransfors' then I ordered this woodcraft axe after saw your review. I haven't tried it yet but from the look I agree with everything you have mentioned here; e.g. quality straight grain handle, hair shaving sharp, extremely well packed shipping, feels good in the hand,...etc. My only complain is the quality control. My woodcraft axe blade is not symmetrical! One side was sharpened at higher angle than the other. The caved-in parts on the two sides are also not symmetrical.

@shane4176 3 жыл бұрын

Bummer about the grind on your. Although it wouldn't bother me too much. It should still perform just the same. You have one like mine?

@3chim7noi4lenden 3 жыл бұрын

@@shane4176 You are correct. It shouldn't affect the performance. However, I expect a better quality control from their top line. I got the 19" handle version.

@shane4176 3 жыл бұрын

@@3chim7noi4lenden yes the grinds should be even, I've never looked at mine to see if it's even. I have the smaller one also

@BabakPA 4 жыл бұрын

I would highly recommend the GB Scandinavian Forest Axe! Thanks for the video

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

That would s my favorite axe of all time!! Thanks for watching

@daig1984 4 жыл бұрын

Was my birthday the other day hard choice gb sfa or pack axe 🪓 already have 1 gb so leaning towards the council it looks awesome

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

You will not be disappointed its a great axe!

@daig1984 4 жыл бұрын

Rice Creek bushcraft it’s coming tomorrow can’t wait 😊 live in uk so cost a few coins but worth it to have USA made bad boy!!!!!!!!

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

@@daig1984 oh mate gonna be a good day tomorrow. I'm making a trade tomorrow for the smaller version with the shorter handle. Been wanting one since I bought this one.

@daig1984 4 жыл бұрын

Rice Creek bushcraft thanks again for the reply been so excited to see it all day I have the 19 inch version it’s outstanding perfect gain and hang shaving out the box thanks buddy

@Sharberboy 3 жыл бұрын

So my 24in pack axe definitely made my gransfors sfa go cry in the corner. I almost never grab the gransfors now days

@hudsonhornet6558 2 жыл бұрын

Gransfors is that brand name that everyone says is the best but depending on your preferences and what you need for your region some of the other brands can be a lot better personally my favorite high end axe is a Helko Werk pack axe but eventually I am going to buy a woodcraft pack axe as well to see how that is but out of the axes I have my favorite has been the helko it’s a flaired Rheinland pattern so it’s got a really good bit and lots of angles for carving i like it much more than the gransfors I find the gransfors has a ligit head and I want more width in the bit

@mitchellgardner2193 4 жыл бұрын

They probably measure the handle before the axe head is added & top is trimmed.

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

I think you are 100% correct

@gregzeigler3850 4 жыл бұрын

@@shane4176 One can buy Marble's American Hickory Outdoor Axe for just $24.99, which is basically the same as the axe you're reviewing. And the overall length is roughly 20".

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

@@gregzeigler3850 those are made in China not the same at all

@gregzeigler3850 4 жыл бұрын

@@shane4176 I think they are from El Salvador. It's where their machetes are made. Seems that they are really Imacasa. Could be wrong, though.

@frankgulla8782 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregzeigler3850 hmmmm, a 25 dollar axe verses a 144 dollar, 5160 hardened steel American made axe, and you say they're the same ??????

@stevenmc56 3 жыл бұрын

I have this ax and they got a winner .

@dameonbailey1053 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the 19"

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

Oh nice, I bet you'll love it!

@stevenmc56 4 жыл бұрын

I ordered the 24 inch last week

@ricardocruz1172 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of knife is that?

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

LT Wright Gary Wines bushcrafter

@markgreer6921 4 жыл бұрын

Who did u buy it through

@shane4176 4 жыл бұрын

Man I can't remember who it was. Sorry maybe from council tool but I can't remember

@ar494 3 жыл бұрын

Wiseman Trading has free shipping on this axe.

@DomiNate_1 6 ай бұрын

The swedish axes are dead to me now. This is American made and with a superior steel. It's also better suited to the hardwoods found here in America, like my region in MN where there is deciduous and hardwood forests.

@shane4176 6 ай бұрын

I still love my Wetterlings and GB but this is a sweet axe.

@erichan6985 3 жыл бұрын

It sucks. Don’t buy one . Get a gfb.

@shane4176 3 жыл бұрын

I have both and like both

@erichan6985 3 жыл бұрын

Rice Creek bushcraft same here . The pack axe looks like a 5th grader put it together . And the price is crazy . The council tool axe has to be sharpened frequently. The gfb I haven’t needed to yet. For around the same price go Gfb. The beard even makes it so you can’t push / pull logs. Woodcraft my ass. For the money , gfb. You get the guys initial on the head . That’s very cool. Pack axe is not cool. Aesthetics is poor too. Just look at em.

@maruzura3658 Жыл бұрын

@@erichan6985 whoa! You get the guy's initials right on the head??!!?!