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mora hatchet

Bige610

Bige610

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anyone use this, or know were to buy one. I would like to see how one compares to a fiskars

erik
 
First I must say I'm a great mora fan. I've got plenty and think they compare with lot more expensive stuff in terms of perfomance.

Was curious about the axe so I ordered one.

The axe is overall pretty light (about 1lb.).
Feels pretty dense.
Handle is solid fiberglass/plastic mix (unlike fiskars).
Feels virtually unbreakable.
While the edge will cut paper from factory the overall angle is pretty obtuse and doesn't bite deep when chopping, and won't split too well.
The main problem is the contoured handle. It is heavily flared and very curved. I have fairly large hands. It feels uncomfortable and kicks back hard on small finger when chopping.

I think the best point is that it is light and compact but anything else is quite mediocre. Construction is ok but it is ill-designed. Maybe it is ok for people with smaller hands. Might be ok for back packing, if you got little chopping to do but wouldn't advise it for extensive work.
 
Ravaillac said:
First I must say I'm a great mora fan. I've got plenty and think they compare with lot more expensive stuff in terms of perfomance.

Was curious about the axe so I ordered one.

The axe is overall pretty light (about 1lb.).
Feels pretty dense.
Handle is solid fiberglass/plastic mix (unlike fiskars).
Feels virtually unbreakable.
While the edge will cut paper from factory the overall angle is pretty obtuse and doesn't bite deep when chopping, and won't split too well.
The main problem is the contoured handle. It is heavily flared and very curved. I have fairly large hands. It feels uncomfortable and kicks back hard on small finger when chopping.

I think the best point is that it is light and compact but anything else is quite mediocre. Construction is ok but it is ill-designed. Maybe it is ok for people with smaller hands. Might be ok for back packing, if you got little chopping to do but wouldn't advise it for extensive work.
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Exactly. I ordered one from SMKW 2 years ago and I haven't used it much at all. I'm no axe expert but I believe it is more of a skinning axe instead of a "bushcraft" axe. Considering what you're probably looking for I think a Wetterlings is a waaay better choice.
 
Thanks for this thread. I was wondering about that axe myself. I thought the handle looked a bit weird- sounds like the Fiskars axe is a better choice.
 
Bige610, Do you ever get to the Sportsman's Warehouse in New Berlin, WI? You might check with them and see if they carry Bahco hatchets. The one here in Wichita does and they are pretty decent, not to mention less expensive I think. If not, I too would go with the Fiskars.
 
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