Wranglestar hiking for 3 hours: Sets up tripod, hits record, carefully balances across log, runs back across log, grabs camera, runs across log again to get to next area. Repeat.

*_"It gives you carpal tunnel and cancer"_* Damn, what a deal!

This is the kind of feedback great companies value. Potential customers also value this straightforward and honest evaluation. Given the fact that a portion of the feedback is pure opinion, it's really hard to argue with. I appreciated this video more than I thought I would. Thank you, Mr. Wranglerstar.

I really appreciate your camera work and angles. The editing is really spot on. Regardless what the videos are actually about, the way they're filmed and put together is enjoyable and relaxing.

The quality of the bear cub footage automatically means that it was really a BIGFOOT! They have some sort of magic for cameras 'n stuff 😂

The amount of effort you put into filming and editing these videos doesn't go unnoticed! Can't imagine how much time you spend running back to grab the camera after a walking shot (especially that creek crossing, wow!) great production!

I actually bought one of these several years ago for a family camping trip. To be fair, it worked for leisurely camping. Cutting some wood, split some, etc. Easy to carry in the boat. I could not imagine using it for any type of industrial/job/serious survival situation. It fills a niche for the suburban weekend (once a year) warrior. It's also pretty cheap. But not a serious tool. Thanks for the review.

Been following your channel for a few years and I gotta say I learned alot of good stuff and you seem like such a solid guy, most men my age wouldn't tell another man that, but real talk I hope to be as solid as you one day. Your channel has helped me become a better man and taught me many skills that I am still honing and I just wanted to say thanx man 👍

I appreciate your tool reviews. It is refreshing to have someone with standards give real life demonstrations and applications rather than just a sales pitch because a company offers to pay you for your endorsement. When you do endorse something I know I can trust your opinion. I can only hope that Zippo hears you critique & incorporates your concerns in their next model 😉.

“Short strokes east coast guys” had me rolling. And You didn’t even skip a beat Cody!!! Haha. Good video

1:24 every time I watch a video with clips like these I remember that they had to go out, set up the camera, turn around and walk again all for the clip and it cracks me up. This guy does it all the time.

When he said "It gives you carpal tunnel and Cancer!" Zippo's Stock went down by 50%!

When he said “what does that sound like” I immediately thought the COD hit marker😂

"Short strokes back and forth - east coast guys know what I'm talking about" - BLHAHAHAHAHA

They’re a lighter company trying to make an axe, seems like a lot of the “specialized company tries to expand” things I’ve heard about

The WONDERFUL thing about this You Tube channel is after spending a few minutes watching an episode you have the joy of either saving a lot of money or buying something truly useful. This gentleman knows his stuff. Happy to be a subscriber 😊😏😉

Chasing a white Buffalo. No combo tool will ever compare to the purpose built tool. I appreciate the content.

Made for East Coast Guys that have large hands that are not sensitive when chopping up some good hardwood lol. Seriously though doesn't look like zippos best work

My granddad has cancer and hearing you say it multiple times reminds me that I need to go visit him.

Just wanted to say thanks for all of your content and reviews. I grew up in farming community in Iowa and now work at a christian camp in the French Alpes. Your logic and common sense take on things is a breath of fresh air and so much of your content is incredibly helpful for mountain life. THANKS!

When the vid says "17 seconds ago" man this beat went hard in the intro

For the cost of this “took” you could carry a Cold Steel trail boss and a Sven Saw or a Boreal saw that only takes up slightly more space and weight, and works 10x better.

I live in the town where the Zippo factory is. It's nice to see our local products on big youtube channels. Love the video, as always!. God bless you and your family.

One of the biggest reason why I joined IA FFT2 crew Thank you wrangler.

When you realize every cut of him walking he's already done so he can set up the camera for the shot...

I just imagined him going back to get his camera everytime after those shots

Very honest review jumping around the woods all happy. Nice

Oh boy, one of the best East Coast guys joke yet man! Well done.

That axe sounded so bad, even the bear ran away and left you alone.

Man I already have carpel tunnel I guess I should buy one of these to finish the job. The trek to the lava flows was beautiful however somewhat morbid since you used to be a firefighter :(

I'm not sure whoever designed this ever actually used it. Conceptually it's a great idea. With a few tweaks to the handle and the head design and you got yourself a useful multi tool.

Haven’t watched in a long while, but the videography and content is better than I remember. Good job.

I feel like if these survival tools just made a better handle then they would be a lot more viable.

I feel like the poll was just yesterday. And Cody, you wasted no time getting out there, testing, and putting up the video. You are truly a man of the people.

when engineers that have never worked with the kind of tool have to design it the hollow haft makes for a storage space, it also makes it vibrate at every chop you save space in your kit with turning it into a saw, but the handle is unwieldy and you would have less discomfort taking a folding saw and a hatchet than taking this thing with you

don't sweat the haters and keep making the videos, you have a solid following already and it will keep growing. Love your videos!

IT's just like survivor man, walking around and leaving cameras everywhere.

It seems more often then not most “survival” tools are a waste of money

Axe handles are VERY important.. For more than most people realize. Anyone who's seen an Amish man at the Store testing out 30 axle handles from a big box knows this... "look at handle, switch angle 12 times, look at each time, hold up to light, look down shaft of handle from 20 angles this time.. Make a bunch of different faces... Hit handle against shoe 15 different ways, feel the vibration, hold up to ear and listen to the sound, make even more faces, bounce off of floor, same as the shoe process, more faces, most resembling how you'd look at a child who disappointed you.... 3 minutes later, grab next axe handle and repeat the whole process. There could absolutely be an entire KZfaq channel called "Amish guy examines axe handles" and it would be a huge hit. Lol and don't take this the wrong way, I'm not ripping on them, I love the Amish people around here and get along with them very well, have great respect for the way they choose to live, and the conviction of their religious beliefs in this ever more degenerate country.. But if you ever get the luck of being in a store, especially a place like a home depot, Lowes, menards... Somewhere they probably dont want to be, but needed an emergency axe handle. Relatively quick..just watch. Hell strike up a conversation... They're generally quite friendly and you'll definitely learn something.

Looks like something a parent might buy their Boy Scout because of the perceived functions. Great editing by the way. Awesome footage.

Im kinda feeling like the market needs a Wranglerstar survival tool

Best East coast joke yet! Lol.

"Professional homeowners like to pick chopping blocks next to precipices so that when they're splitting wood out falls down into the creek and drifts away." If I don't live close enough to a precipice, can I just split wood on the ridgepole of my house?

I expected as much. Gadget tools may work if nothing else is available, but seldom are useful if there is a serious job to be done. Thanks for sharing.

Minor comment, when you were crossing the log you had the chest strap on your backpack still buckled. Always good to unbuckle before a crossing in case you need to ditch quickly. EDIT: oh man, I always try to balance a critique with a positive comment. I forgot. I love the real world test of this “tool”. Something that works at home (when you are safe) can fail when you really need it.

I think about the amount of production channels like this put into their videos. I don't think people realize how much work goes into something like this. This man has to set up his camera for beautiful shots, walk across a log bridge, then once he makes it across go back for his camera.

I think the combination of a 10 inch folding pruning saw and a Harbor Freight Hand Ax (like the one you reviewed) would be more compact, be lighter, cheaper, and much more user friendly.

Nice scenery, videography, and good old humor...must be in the twilight zone.

"What did you think of Zippo before this?" How do you spot a zippo user? It's the guy that smells like gasoline and is always asking for a light. *badum tss*

Whenever I hear the words "survival tool", I feel like its like a last resort thing made for small micro jobs, a way to protect yourself, and gathering food and essentials. Not a tool to enjoy or spending a long time in the woods. Like, what would you consider the best survival tool out there? None would come close to the quality of other tools meant to handle the grind of the woods. Excellent vid as always.

An Alt-J fan?! Well, San Frandicso! That's awesome. Now, I can appreciate your woodsy wisdom AND your eclectic musical taste!

I've already tried a few axes, and in the end I got stuck with a right-handed Upper Bavarian carpenter's pick. i got the hatchet out of the scrap at work because the house was broken, i welded it together and got myself a new handle. and now it is my favorite hatchet.

There is no other content creator I trust to give a no-bull review on an axe/saw. The cinematography is fantastic and improves every video. Makes me long to see the PNW again.

Just the sound of that thing hitting wood is making my hands ache

I never considered buying that tool. Thanks for the review, stay safe out there.

I haven't watched ur videos in almost 3 month. Glad I'm back

I was just wondering three things regarding the intro. 1) Did you fall running that fallen tree 2) How many of us would have 3) Glad of your choice of intro music 4) People wondering why I can't count or stay on the subject.

This is the kind of tool that "Looks like a good idea" in the store and was designed by an engineer who has never actually used an axe or bow saw. Cheers

The way he said “east coast guys you know what im talking about” and just continues has me cracking up

Cody you should take these survival tools into the shop and modify them. Make them usable. Could be a good series.

I’d love to see a wranglerstar version of all these “ultimate” survival tools. I think you would be more than able to do it. I’d like to see how you if it was your company’s own would you make it better and actually useable

If you do read this I have to say one thing the amount of effort you put into making content for us to watch is incredible thank you buddy 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Keep em coming, the videos come in handy when camping and boondock'n off the river👍

all been said. thanks. its def a no go. gets on my nerves how big rep brands all become slackers for bigger profit without improvements. support hardworking passionate small brands folks. respect \m/

Just a thought. You do so many reviews on survival tools. You’re obviously well-versed in this subject. I think you should design one yourself. One that you think would cover all the cons. Have it made an America. I’d buy one for sure! So long as I knew you designed it.

I had one but I went back to just carrying my Silky big boy and STHIL hatchet.

I've seen a few of your videos already but that jab at the East Coast guys did it. That earned my subscription, it ain't much, but it's all I have lol

I like his style , thats a commitment. to set up a camera to get a specific shot , then go back and get it. its all about good footage....

My hands were hurting just watching this.

Alright sir, I've been watching your stuff for a looooong time. And this new direction of humor, this self effacing, not taking it overly serious tone is frankly, hilarious. It's quite endearing, I used to think you where a little too much serious especially of yourself. But ever since the "Professional Home Owner" persona has appeared, there certainly is a lighter tone. It's my opinion, a persona is an excellent mechanism to separate yourself a little from the private you. Not everything is for everyone always.

I've seen those! I love Zippo brand, and I was curious about these. Great video!

That area is just so beautiful, so desolate and rugged, love it. Shame on Zippo indeed, I actually did vote for Zippo because I thought they would make something decent. But, boy was I wrong! Now onto that Nick's boots review video!

Not first! I think we've learned over and over again....build your own survival pack, there's no one tool to rule them all.

4:16 " Can anyone tell me what that sounds like?" Me a man of culture: It sounds exactly like a Call of duty hitmarker sound!

I feel like they could have fixed every problem with the ax head AND given a better handle for the saw too. Give it a nice round base for the ax blade, then let the ax flare out from there. Having a wide handle would give it more strength, so it can have less depth so its easier to hold as a saw, and that extra width gives you more room to make a good taper for splitting and cutting.

GREAT review sir!!! These corporate junkies need to get a feel of their own sauce. God bless you man

Had a feeling the tool would suck. That’s why I voted for nicks

As expected, doesn't even come close to the legendary osis+ survival kit.

The Forrests over there dont recover near as quickly as the bush here in Australia. Within a year it nearly looks back to normal over here. Shows how well our land has adapted to the extremes.

For the 400 n odd people who dislike this channel.. go be sad somewhere else, Cody is an amazing bloke with an amazing family, rant over

"Short strokes back and forth, East Coast guys you'll know what I'm talking about" absolutely SAVAGE I love it

I think we all remember when you make a spear you harden it in fire. I personally don't think testing it on fire harden wood is the best example. It's a survival axe not a everyday axe. Just my 2 cents.

I have this tool which was a gift from a friend. It's not the most comfortable handle but like any camping or survival situation you have to make sacrifices. Either you carry more tools and take up more room and add weight to your pack. This tool works great for the intended sized material to be cut in a survival situation. In an actual survival situation you don't need to cut big trees or split big logs. Wearing gloves makes a difference when using the tool as well and its uncomfortable handle. The saw is great for cutting limbs to make a shelter as well as firewood. The axe is good for notching limbs when building a shelter. Does it do as good as a quality axe? No but it's not intended to. Does the saw work as good as an independent bow saw? No but it isn't intended to replace your good bow saw. Saving space and weight in your pack is important when hiking and camping to allow you to bring more with you and keep you from getting exhausted and dehydrated. Unrealistic expectations are what many of the comments are based on.

Man … years ago I kinda smarted off the wrangler here over his thoughts on his beloved benchmade.. lol what can I say ? I’m a knife guy and him saying this knife could double as a screwdriver and a few other things that make us hardcore knife dudes cringe … but it was just a few videos later I came to realize that the man is absolutely a man among men! such content is exactly what’s needs to be out there . If the chance comes Wranglerstar definitely buyin ya a beer. Keep her goin sir we love ya and blessings to your family

Well at least I was looking out for you, and voted for you to do the Harbor Freight axe! 😁

Most "survival axe" I've seen are always just trendy murder weapons and not for chopping wood.

I clicked on this video out of curiosity, and I left with a great remix, along with carpal tunnel and cancer.

I’ve only looked at pictures of this item, but you confirmed everything I was thinking. Cheers mate.

Codys new ep "and cancer" will be out soon pre order now!

I remember being so excited when I first saw this tool, then decided to dig for reviews first. Sure enough, my very concerns about the design rang true. Supplementary: this is the fourth or fifth review i have seen of this tool and the conclusions are all quite similar.

i have one of these, the saw is great but the shock from the axe is not manageable, I am professionally trained to use an axe and I found it almost impossible, basically what that means is if you don't have tough hardened hands don't even bother you will injure yourself. As far as I can tell the shock is a result of the handle being not only hollow but housing the saw blade which adds to the shock created by its hard plastic material, the rubber hammer also adds to that as does every other par of the design and due to that fact adding any rubber or silicone parts will not alleviate shock that comes from using this axe. And also thanks Wranglerstar I think your videos are brilliant because you make the effort which I assume must be very useful to people who don't have any pre requisite training of using tools and are therefore not likely to have any strength conditioning or other ways of resisting pain and avoiding injury as a result of using said tools.

I'm from the East Coast (Fayetteville NC) and I found that joke funny as hell, caught me off guard I'm glad I wasn't drinking my coffee

East coast and tiny strokes huh? Looks like a few inches but it smells more like a foot!

Liked before I even watched it, AMA.

Great opening sequence, Cody. Beautiful shots; hard work to capture. Thanks for the extra effort.

Man I just love watching your video's you inspire me to go out and go camping

The one thing I have always admired about Cody is how much effort he puts into his videos. Hiking up a volcanic wasteland to test a cheap axe is not something the toughest East Coast man would do.

As an Midwestern I love the Brutality Honesty of this Man…..

I carry my Marbles carpenters axe and an old old KeenKutter small half hatchet. I never chop. I let fire cut for me. I do carry a saw blade and a 1 1/2" scotch eye drill bit. Of course I have my Kabar Mk II an my Victorinox officer Suisse pocket knife. I also have an excellent course tooth wire saw with loops, a ferro rod and a 2" magnifying glass,,,and a good sewing kit. I have always found a suitable rock to help tune up the cutting edges. This gentleman knows his duff. I'm pretty sure he has a decent ruck sack inventory too. ☆☆☆☆☆

I appreciate your review of this product i see it just getting in the way and taking up space