swing an axe, you will have no troubles slamming through logs.
My good core of friends who go on bigger trips with me know the axe and count it like one of the guys - it is held in that high of regard. This axe has never let us down. What more can you ask?
It is also a snap to maintain. After each trip, I give it a few good strokes with a bastard file to bring back the edge. I scrub it with some steel wool to remove any rust. I then give it a nice wipe down with 3-IN-ONE oil.
This keeps the head of the axe clean and in prime condition for the next trip.
The Fiskars 28-inch axe is priced between $50 to $70, depending on store and any sale.
I think the axe is so good that if I needed another axe right now, I wouldn’t hesitate to pay $70 for a new one. It is hard to beat its combination of price, versatility, build quality, effectiveness and overall feel.
There is no sense spending more on an axe for backcountry use. It doesn’t have to look fancy or pretty or cost more than $100.00. Remember, this is a backcountry axe. It is going to get pounded by rough use and will look like it went through an apocalypse in no time if you put a lot of time in the bush or outdoors in general.