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dDub
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
In my opinion this is a toy not a tool. Its an odd bit in general, but especially for the size. It needs a longer handle to split much of anything. The size also means the beard wont protect your hand from anything if you choke up. Bottom line, I never reach for this when my goal is to process kindling. If you want a good value and your goal is to get any amount of work done, you can spend less and get an Estwing, or spend more and get a Gransfors.At the time I bought this I just had to have a bearded axe (at this size its actually a hatchet) and got distracted with testing it before the return period ended. I'm going to fit it with a longer handle and grind on it a bit, but I expect it to continue to do its best work as a costume piece.
RONIN 4
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022
As soon as I opened this I took it outside and tried it out. Not the sharpest edge I have ever had out of the box but a good one none the less. Used it to trim the branches off some limbs to process them for removal. It allowed for a good solid grip with its extended beard and its geometry more than made up for its less than razor sharpness. Five minutes with a good puck and it was as sharp as I like and even better at processing wood. It is now in my SAR go kit.
Alder price
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
Sharp straight out of the box, feels well made and has a hearty blade. Chops well.
Tim Walsh
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
The Japanese Kindling Hand Axe is exactly the tool you need. The design is perfect - the axe head is balanced for effortless use. I was amazed at the performance, easy to use, perfect for making kindling.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020
Bought a few years ago. Have used many times at camp and on the farm. Perfect size for me
Terry O. Carlson
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
I really like this axe and it is very sharp. It does have a loose head, with a wedge partially installed. I tried to hammer to wedge in a little further to take up slack and split the handle in the head. It's still very useful and should be on the farm for years to come.
Andrew Kim
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017
I expected a much better workmanship from Japanese Axe. The retaining L-bracket thatholds axe head to the handle (instead of the wedge) was installed as crooked as possible, theedge of the L bracket extended to the edge of the handle). I am suspecting maybethe handle was assembled locally and not at Japan. The handle felt OK but not the best handleavailable. I prefer the Fiskars Hatchet with Sheath, 14" available for about 1/2 the cost.The curved in axe head and concentrated weight at the end of the axe is good design, butworkmanship was not up to par. Fiskars are guaranteed and from my experience they replacedfaulty gears promptly directly.
Mliber
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016
Great small axe for splitting kindling. Its sharp, has a great angle, and the blade widens at a good pace for the split. Its got a surprising good weight to it. Its not for large wood but for kindling. The bearded blade helps with contacting the wood and adds to the weight. Very pleased having started several fires with it. I would guess the blade will rust so simple maintenance would be required. Exactly what I was looking for.
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