Besides CPK knives, whaddaya like?

Brian77 said:
In my experience they are very similar. I love them. The Swedish axes are good. But made in America, by Council Tool, the Premium Woodcraft line has really given people options of excellent tools for less money.
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Thanks, Brian.

I’ve actually been intrigued by CT axes and looked into them a little bit, but read they have suffered from some QC issues, more so than the Swedish brands. What are your thoughts on this?
 
- SpyderMan - said:
Very nice!

How do the Hults compare to the GBA’s in terms of quality/fit & finish?
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I would agree that they seem to hit very similar standards, but I bought all of them second hand which gave me the chance to see them in pics rather than ordering blindly from a retailer. On top of that, the two Hults Bruks came from a seller on BCUSA who seems to have a pretty good rep for fine tuning axes and the like so they may be a little better than they would have been “new.”
Council Tools is next on my list (both the Woodcraft line and the Velvicut stuff.) I’d like to find a dealer I can visit in person, if not a factory store (?) as it should be within driving distance for me, so that I can personally choose mine and hopefully avoid any QC issues. Otherwise I’ll be keeping an eye on the secondary market for those as well.
I’ve also got a vintage Plumb Boys Axe in route from the same esteemed collector as the Hults so that should be another solid piece too!

Ramble complete...for now ;)
 
- SpyderMan - said:
Thanks, Brian.

I’ve actually been intrigued by CT axes and looked into them a little bit, but read they have suffered from some QC issues, more so than the Swedish brands. What are your thoughts on this?
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I am currently working on Council Axes every week for customers. Making them "fancy" and modding them for various uses. I have 24 in the shop and have shipped more.

I have seen little by way of issues and none that would affect use.
 
I just got in on Liam Hoffman 2.25lbs Camp Axe today! Also have a Mini Camper on order well.

I can’t quite remember which one of you CPK folks (probably a few of you) put me onto these axes but I have a feeling it’s going to cost me a few extra dollars. I have heard very good things about them!

If any of you have pics to post please do - give me something to look at while I wait. ;)

Cheers,
Justin
 
Burton Knut said:
I would agree that they seem to hit very similar standards, but I bought all of them second hand which gave me the chance to see them in pics rather than ordering blindly from a retailer. On top of that, the two Hults Bruks came from a seller on BCUSA who seems to have a pretty good rep for fine tuning axes and the like so they may be a little better than they would have been “new.”
Council Tools is next on my list (both the Woodcraft line and the Velvicut stuff.) I’d like to find a dealer I can visit in person, if not a factory store (?) as it should be within driving distance for me, so that I can personally choose mine and hopefully avoid any QC issues. Otherwise I’ll be keeping an eye on the secondary market for those as well.
I’ve also got a vintage Plumb Boys Axe in route from the same esteemed collector as the Hults so that should be another solid piece too!

Ramble complete...for now ;)
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Good to know! Thanks, Burton Knut.
 
Brian77 said:
I am currently working on Council Axes every week for customers. Making them "fancy" and modding them for various uses. I have 24 in the shop and have shipped more.

I have seen little by way of issues and none that would affect use.
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Also good to know! Thanks, Brian.
 
mpjustin said:
I just got in on Liam Hoffman 2.25lbs Camp Axe today! Also have a Mini Camper on order well.

I can’t quite remember which one of you CPK folks (probably a few of you) put me onto these axes but I have a feeling it’s going to cost me a few extra dollars. I have heard very good things about them!

If any of you have pics to post please do - give me something to look at while I wait. ;)

Cheers,
Justin
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I’ve tried a handful of times to get in on LH stuff and every time I get to the checkout it says no more available. Quite frustrating! :mad:
 
- SpyderMan - said:
I’ve tried a handful of times to get in on LH stuff and every time I get to the checkout it says no more available. Quite frustrating! :mad:
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The first time I tried, I didn’t have an account set up so I failed at the check out. Now I make sure I’m signed in prior to the sale and just refresh and move as fast as I can through the prompts.
 
mpjustin said:
The first time I tried, I didn’t have an account set up so I failed at the check out. Now I make sure I’m signed in prior to the sale and just refresh and move as fast as I can through the prompts.
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I found that out the first time I tried, so created an account. Still haven’t succeeded yet. I actually said screw it, but maybe I’ll give it another go. :rolleyes:
 
I know there not as good as CPK, but I like the ESEE3. Got me a new S35VN ESEE3 made by Rowen, and I still have my original RAT3 made by Ontario.
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Clip Point RC-3, before Ontario made them stop using the RAT name after they switched to Rowen for their manufacturing.
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Too bad they don’t make the clip point anymore.
 
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Just got in on a Liam Hoffman Craft Carver! Man, I'm having a good week. First a Dek1 and now this!!!

I will post pics when it arrives but it will be a while. I am not sure if a 10 month lead time means it will be shipped in 10 months or it starts getting forged in 10 months......... Either way I'm pretty pumped!
 
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