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Iltis Oxhead Ochsenkopf (Stihl rebrand in USA) Professional Forestry Axes (+MORE) Starting from $57.54 Shipped @ zoro.com

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I'll give you the keys to quality axes available in the USA. Husqvarna is Hultafors or Hults Bruk (hand forged made in Sweden), Stihl is Iltis Oxhead (machine forged made in Germany). Hand forged is blacksmith made, more rustic and more unique but not really "better." Velvicut is hand forged (i think)

In the usa this would be considered a "boy's axe" weight...ideal for camping and not just for boys. 2.75 pounds German style head, ash handle is standard in europe

https://www.zoro.com/i/G1627488/ $57.54 shipped - Now OOS

Similar but entering into "forestry weight" 3 lbs german axe (this and the 3.5 lbs model below are equal in weight or above compared to the Stihl Forestry Pro axe):

https://www.zoro.com/i/G1627451/ $70.93 shipped

Also a dead on ringer for Stihl forestry axe but @ 3.5 lbs it's half a pound heavier, it can chop and split, minus the protective metal band (handle should be lighter than stihl, but susceptible to handle damage when splitting and ash vs hickory handle):

https://www.zoro.com/i/G1627418/ $73.43 shipped

This is the "canada" model and awesome hickory handle (like baseball bats) it's like a camping 2.25 lbs version of a Dayton (ohio) pattern axe imo:

https://www.zoro.com/i/G1627759/ $73.74 shipped
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Council Tool velvicut is the highest end hand finished / heat treated American made axe company, this is the legendary Hudson Bay camping style/weight axe that can chop and split, comparable to similar 20" handle axes from Gransfors Bruk and Hults Bruk:

https://www.zoro.com/council-tool.../G0399887/ $120.69 shipped

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03-16-2024 at 02:55 AM.
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Fiskars is best

what're you gonna do when you're trippin' and you accidentally melt your "fiskars" in the campfire...and let's face it, the steel is soft EEK!
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03-16-2024 at 06:16 AM.
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Quote from BigHurt :
Fiskars is best
I agree. I thought Fiskars shock absorbing handle was just a marketing gimmick until I tried it.
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03-16-2024 at 06:34 AM.
03-16-2024 at 06:34 AM.
Quote from fewlio :
what're you gonna do when you're trippin' and you accidentally melt your "fiskars" in the campfire...and let's face it, the steel is soft EEK!

Fill out the form on the website, attach a picture, and wait 2 weeks for my new one to show up.
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03-16-2024 at 07:00 AM.

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03-16-2024 at 07:00 AM.
Thanks for sharing this deal. I used to build/maintain trails in the Adirondack mountains in NY. The 3 to 3.5 pound OCHSENKOPF axes here would have been perfect for the job. We always like swedish and German steel work. They look great too!
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03-16-2024 at 08:34 AM.
03-16-2024 at 08:34 AM.
Don't buy axed from zoro. Fulfillment and packaging are terrible. The blade of the axe will arrive chipped.
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03-16-2024 at 08:37 AM.
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It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum.
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03-16-2024 at 09:47 AM.
03-16-2024 at 09:47 AM.
Why do I want to buy this and I don't even need an axe.
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03-16-2024 at 10:37 AM.
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Quote from printer88 :
https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel...B001CZ9UY4 liked and repped for effort but why not just buy this one?
That's a Chinese made plaything.
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03-16-2024 at 11:13 AM.
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Quote from im14abeer :
That's a Chinese made plaything.
I think you're thinking of the axe gang axe from Kung Fu Hustle that they make lol.
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03-16-2024 at 12:03 PM.
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Quote from printer88 :
https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel...B001CZ9UY4 liked and repped for effort but why not just buy this one?
Don't. I've been sorely disappointed by their tools, even at their lowest price point. Get harbor freight if you want cheap.
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03-16-2024 at 01:33 PM.
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Quote from BigHurt :
Fiskars is best

Fiskars is better than your normal cheap junk and affordable for folks that don't use an axe too often. But this axe is leaps above Fisky and one would take this all day if you use one a lot.
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davydave
03-16-2024 at 01:38 PM.
03-16-2024 at 01:38 PM.
I'm sure these are wonderful. Have to admit I too have been completely awestruck with how much faster I could absolutely destroy tree work with my Fiskars axe. Compared to anything else I've used. Never used or even seen the ones posted here. Tempted to try one
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