Knife

[Neohio]

Got the Fiskars hatchet. Like it. Might be buying the larger size to keep on the SxS.

X15 is a nice mid size. Right around 24" long, so enough to over hand chop if needed, great for limbing. I have 5 or 6 fiskar axes. Got a bunch on clearance at wally-world last year. Spend some time getting a decent edge on it, and it will be your friend.

 

[Montecresto]

X15 is a nice mid size. Right around 24" long

Kind of sounds like a machete, do you happen to have a picture of that?

 

[JTW]

Guess hijacking your own thread might not be good form but recommendation on good camp axe? Size between a full size an hatchet?

Estwing for the $$$!!

https://www.amazon.com/Estwing-Campers-Axe-Splitting-Construction/dp/B00002N5N7/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Tuco69]

Eastwing for the $$$!!

Didn’t know they made an axe. Great hammers tho......

 

[Neohio]

Kind of sounds like a machete, do you happen to have a picture of that?

 

[Montecresto]

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Oh, my bad. It’s a knife thread and I didn’t read on to see you were referring to an axe. Nice one though, I noticed they have a 14, 28 and 36” also.

 

[JTW]

Didn’t know they made an axe. Great hammers tho......

 

[Tuco69]

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Not a bad price.

 

[JsheII3]

This Condor Parang chops like an Axe. It’s what I use.
I was looking for quality, El Salvador delivered. Kinda cool when you can find it.

 

[JTW]

This Condor Parang chops like an Axe. It’s what I use.
I was looking for quality, El Salvador delivered. Kinda cool when you can find it.

You’re ready for the zombies!!

 

[Montecresto]

I’ll just share these two. I bought the top one from a local craftsman in Cimarron New Mexico. It has a 4” blade and the handle is burled maple.

The bottom one was made by my father for me when I was a Boy Scout. It’s 45 years old. He was a machinist, but no knife maker. Unique just the same and I was a proud little guy wearing it on campouts. The blade and core of the handle is a file. The quillion and grip is made of alternating nickel and leather. He threaded the very end of the grip and threaded the last piece of nickel like a nut which was tightened down to compress the nickel and leather and then he shaped the grip. Like I said, it’s not ergonomic or balanced, and I have trouble with the blade rusting. I need a knife maker to take it and finish the blade in some way to protect it. The leather is breaking down from age but I doubt I’ll attempt to do anything with it. It stays in a drawer. I’d also like a good scabbard made for it. Anyway, it is unique.

 

[Neohio]

I’ll just share these two. I bought the top one from a local craftsman in Cimarron New Mexico. It has a 4” blade and the handle is burled maple.

The bottom one was made by my father for me when I was a Boy Scout. It’s 45 years old. He was a machinist, but no knife maker. Unique just the same and I was a proud little guy wearing it on campouts. The blade and core of the handle is a file. The quillion and grip is made of alternating nickel and leather. He threaded the very end of the grip and threaded the last piece of nickel like a nut which was tightened down to compress the nickel and leather and then he shaped the grip. Like I said, it’s not ergonomic or balanced, and I have trouble with the blade rusting. I need a knife maker to take it and finish the blade in some way to protect it. The leather is breaking down from age but I doubt I’ll attempt to do anything with it. It stays in a drawer. I’d also like a good scabbard made for it. Anyway, it is unique.


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Can you apply a wax on your fathers knife to help protect from moisture/rusting?

 

[JTW]

I’ll just share these two. I bought the top one from a local craftsman in Cimarron New Mexico. It has a 4” blade and the handle is burled maple.

The bottom one was made by my father for me when I was a Boy Scout. It’s 45 years old. He was a machinist, but no knife maker. Unique just the same and I was a proud little guy wearing it on campouts. The blade and core of the handle is a file. The quillion and grip is made of alternating nickel and leather. He threaded the very end of the grip and threaded the last piece of nickel like a nut which was tightened down to compress the nickel and leather and then he shaped the grip. Like I said, it’s not ergonomic or balanced, and I have trouble with the blade rusting. I need a knife maker to take it and finish the blade in some way to protect it. The leather is breaking down from age but I doubt I’ll attempt to do anything with it. It stays in a drawer. I’d also like a good scabbard made for it. Anyway, it is unique.


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Very cool!

 

[Montecresto]

Can you apply a wax on your fathers knife to help protect from moisture/rusting?

I don’t know, but sounds like a cool idea. Are you aware of a particular product for that purpose or just thinking of any old paste wax???

 

[Neohio]

I don’t know, but sounds like a cool idea. Are you aware of a particular product for that purpose or just thinking of any old paste wax???

I would try any old paste wax you have on the shelf. Knowing this knife probably won't be carried or used again, it should work, you are in a sense creating a barrier between the base material and atmosphere.

Boeingshield T9 is an option used on cast iron equipment.

 

[Montecresto]

I would try any old paste wax you have on the shelf. Knowing this knife probably won't be carried or used again, it should work, you are in a sense creating a barrier between the base material and atmosphere.

Boeingshield T9 is an option used on cast iron equipment.

Right, I’m not going to carry or use it. Thanks. I’ll give it a go.

 

[Tuco69]

Anyone fashion way to fasten knife, hatchet or camp axe on a semi permanent way to their SXS? Have small gerber machete secured in cab already. Looked over older posts for pistol holsters but nothing sticks out yet. Swap between judge in warmer months and 9mm other times due to lower weight an smaller ammo. Overhead long gun rack will be near term purchase. Not building a zombie mobile..........but want to be outfitted for whatever.

 

[Neohio]

Anyone fashion way to fasten knife, hatchet or camp axe on a semi permanent way to their SXS? Have small gerber machete secured in cab already. Looked over older posts for pistol holsters but nothing sticks out yet. Swap between judge in warmer months and 9mm other times due to lower weight an smaller ammo. Overhead long gun rack will be near term purchase. Not building a zombie mobile..........but want to be outfitted for whatever.

I keep a shovel over head in the cab. I will snap a few pics tomorrow.
If you were running a 5 seater, I would suggest the door mod to store it.

 

[Tuco69]

I keep a shovel over head in the cab. I will snap a few pics tomorrow.
If you were running a 5 seater, I would suggest the door mod to store it.

Great idea to add. Have a few old military issue ones my Dad had. 1000-3 limit some storage options. Like as much open space in bed as possible.

 

[Montecresto]

Great idea to add. Have a few old military issue ones my Dad had. 1000-3 limit some storage options. Like as much open space in bed as possible.

The door mod creates storage of the interior of the rear doors, no bed space is lost.