Is this axe good for a survival tool or not?
1619659
In my humble opinion, I would say the Schrade SCAXE2L is a fantastic choice for a survival axe. It is very well built with a very comfortable handle, and comes with a fire striker in the handle and sharpening stone. Alas, it can be used as an effective hammer as well.
1619660
It is awesome. I would have frozen if I had not taken this with me. I cut twenty or so 6" diameter logs with ease to keep my fire going all night.
1619661
Yes it's a good survival tool. Lightweight, ergonomic, sharp, and versatile. Comes with nice sharpening stone. Hammer end opposite the blade is very handy.
1619662
It is an excellent axe, I just had to run outside and cut something so I wouldn't be just talking. I have not used the firestarter yet. You're gonna have to wait on that review.
1619663
Outdoor survival yes. Urban survival kind of. This tool, in my opinion, is a outstanding survival tool for woodland survival. For the following reasons:1) I've put mine through the ringer and it has performed beautifully2) It's very easy to sharpen and the edge lasts3) The head of it is not to big that you can't "palm it" to use as a cutting instrument or even for skinning4) It's light enough to always carry but heavy enough to split and chop5) The fire rod stays in place and is a good size for use
1619664
Outdoor survival yes. Urban survival kind of. This tool, in my opinion, is a outstanding survival tool for woodland survival. For the following reasons: 1) I've put mine through the ringer and it has performed beautifully 2) It's very easy to sharpen and the edge lasts 3) The head of it is not to big that you can't "palm it" to use as a cutting instrument or even for skinning 4) It's light enough to always carry but heavy enough to split and chop 5) The fire rod stays in place and is a good size for use
864028
Yes it is, on all counts. It looks small but it has enough weight to be effective, is extremely sharp and holds an edge well. I keep a hatchet for most of my small jobs for farm work but I keep the SOG in my camp/bug-out pack due to the smaller size. I have no reservations about using it in a survival situation. I will recommend using thick gloves or wrapping the handle in paracord for extended use as it isn't forgiving and doesn't completely cover the tang.
491642
It is NOT a machete. If you use it in that purpose fully expect it to break on you. Why not just buy a machete that is designed for that purpose?
607781
Wow some of these answers shock me...this can be used for splitting AND chopping...it just depends on the diameter of the wood...as with any hatchet, its going to be a lot easier with branches and trunks less than 5 inches...when you get into bigger pieces of wood it would still work but you will be there for awhile and thats when you should be using a full sized axe.
1655364
I used it just as a general tool. The metal is poor quality and bends easy and the handle falls apart. The only thing this would do is piss a zombie off because it got something stuck in its head. Don't go cheap unless its special!! It's worth paying the extra money for!
920716
In my opinion, it wouldn't be the best for self defense. Alil heavy to wield quickly, more of a camp blade. But you could use it of necessary I guess.
2254073
mine is pretty tough; the very tip snapped off before i even got it, but that's just going to happen with that kind of point. it really is a budget Gladius though, not a Machete. it is not for chopping at all, it is a penetrator. The bulging to the sides at the end is actually somewhat exaggerated based on mine. I love it, but it is not a pioneer tool.
1655366
Honestly, I wouldn't bet on this thing in a zombie apocalypse. Shrubs and vines ok, meat and bone, not likely? not unless you are sharpening and have a home run swing on every swipe lol. For zombies, you'll need a much heavier and longer lasting tool ;)
2139980
It's a little axe remember. It seems like it would last a while as long as whatever you plan on using it for isn't to big! I have not used it yet. Hope that helps.
2239501
If this axe and a lot of spare time was all you had and you needed a dugout canoe really bad, sure. FYI the tools used by native tribes to do this kind of work are designed to do a much better job than anything Gerber has ever made. The south pacific peoples have been digging out canoes for a few hundred thousand years that we know of, in that time they have perfected the process and tools to do the job. USE WHAT THEY USE! good luck.
1210599
Surely could hurt. I love this knife but the "tool kit" that comes with it is fairly useless for a survival situation, or even general camping, you'd be better off with a decent multi-tool. A ferro rod would be an excellent addition.
240508
This is a combat/fighting knife. It is good for surviving combat. Hatchets make good survival tools. Take a sharp, small/med fixed blade knife too.
699561
Yes you would. Better steel than a portable axe, will holk and edge for a long time.
699560
The problem with "backpacking" or "camping" axes, is that they are too light. That might be nice for carrying, but to effectively split or cut wood, you need some significant weight to the head of the axe. Also, hatchets/axes that are shorter than 16" or so, are pretty much useless.
1215699
Absolutely not. This is a great bushcraft / survival knife. It take a holds a remarkably sharp edge.. Shaving sharp. Incredibly tough knife. I stuff the handle with Jute cord and pour bot bees wax in each end for fire starting. Then wrapped the handle in non slip hockey stick tape or cot bicycle inner tube for non slip grip. Although the knife seems flimsy, it is far from that. I live in Alaska and use it hard. I carry it in my rucksack and depend on it a great deal.
1296415
This would be more than enough, even a smaller one would work well. I use my small hatchet mostly for fallen branches. Although large branches can be difficult to split if your going against the grain of the branch, for this I would just recommend a small chainsaw. Just remember that hatchets and axes are meant for splitting wood with the grain. And a small hatchet is best for trimming off twigs and small branches. But the quality of these Fiskars are amazing.
864029
It is a small axe good for small jobs can chop trees and branches 5 inch in diameter. Light weight and be hidden in small bags made of 420 steel easy to sharpen. May be a back up axe i use mainly in butchering wild pig no problem chopping the ribs, head and knuckles or split the pelvis if it work in pigs it think it can handle deer. The handles a made g 10 so even when my hands are wet or blood it will not slip to see it in action check out meateater the host steave rinella use ot as his main axe in butchering . I think it has a life time warranty