Middle Earth Ranger Forum

Have either of you done much cutting with your axes? I'm definitely considering a more basic Norse-style axe for my Woodmen persona. I have a Cold Steel Viking Hand Axe right now, but I would prefer something more authentic, also something way better at splitting wood!

Mine is still coming through customs, but one thing I will say about Adam Thiele is that while I had a general idea in mind, he was constantly making suggestions to make it more of a functional tool than the photos and drawings I showed him. To name a few, the 'eye' of the axe was made longer and more oval shape for more stability and the beard was made a bit more dramatic for easier chopping.

Obviously since I don't yet have the tool, I won't be able to vouch for these changes firsthand, but it's nice to know that he seems to have functionality as a priority.

I haven't with the walking axe but I have with a tomahawk I got from him. It held up well (no damage even when using it on some unbelievably hard wood. Wish I knew where the campground got that firewood), but I wouldn't want to do any heavy chopping with the walking axe. It would be too tough on the handle. Bumr's handle looks a bit sturdier but mine's pretty thin. Plenty good for a walking stick and a weapon but I'm not going to try splitting logs with it.