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Author Topic: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell  (Read 8667 times)

Offline trick00

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #140 on: March 31, 2017, 04:18:00 PM »
Nice, I like it just like it is, as long as the back is wide enough to hammer stuff.

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #141 on: March 31, 2017, 09:31:00 PM »
I never go hunting without a haversack to hold my "possible's".    :saywhat: ...  that looks like a perfect size for a "Haversack Hatchet" All it would need is a leather edge cover. The GFA (good for all) hatchet.   ;)
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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #142 on: April 01, 2017, 09:54:00 AM »
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I never go hunting without a haversack to hold my "possible's".     :saywhat:  ...  that looks like a perfect size for a "Haversack Hatchet" All it would need is a leather edge cover. The GFA (good for all) hatchet.    ;)  
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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #143 on: April 01, 2017, 11:17:00 AM »
Weight and thickness of spine will determine functionality. I have a hatchet very similar to the one shown. Use it primarily for skinning and light work on small limbs when building blinds, etc. Great to have in your pack. Anything the Asbell's offer will be better than the one I have. I'm sure of that.    :thumbsup:

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #144 on: April 01, 2017, 01:40:00 PM »
Definitely like the idea; very practical.

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #145 on: April 01, 2017, 03:59:00 PM »
Looks good.  Many helpful comments of which I really can't seem to add to.  This could replace my Estwing if the weight is kept down.  Can't wait to see how the final product turns out!

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #146 on: April 01, 2017, 05:23:00 PM »
I think it is really good as is. I would certainly be proud to own and use it. Things that would make it a little more apealing to me are a more rounded handle, slightly enlarged handle end so your hand doesn't slip off when bloody, and a leather shoulder sheath.   Pretty groovy as is though.

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #147 on: April 10, 2017, 09:39:00 AM »
Thanks to all for the great feedback and all the ideas. Teresa told me that she will be drawing three winners because she was so impressed with all y'alls suggestions.  :)

There will be a lanyard hole in the handle in the next batch of prototypes and multiple sheath options.

She will be drawing the names sometime later this week.  Thanks again!!  Todd    :archer2:
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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #148 on: April 10, 2017, 10:27:00 AM »
Sounds GREAT!
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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #149 on: April 10, 2017, 10:52:00 AM »
I've never used a belt axe but it looks very handy!!!
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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #150 on: April 10, 2017, 11:18:00 AM »
I like it. Seems like a very functional tool.

Two things to possibly change. Increase the cut out behind the edge near the heel so you can choke up and do more knife type work with it, making it more versatile. Also, round, harden, and polish the poll so that it can handle some batoning. With it rounded and polished it could be used to help remove hides and make it more hunter friendly. The rounded, polished poll would also be more comfortable when placing your thumb or palm against it for finer tasks.

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #151 on: April 10, 2017, 02:42:00 PM »
This little axe looks very packable and handy for several tasks.

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #152 on: April 10, 2017, 06:56:00 PM »
That is a dandy. It would be great on the trap line, as well as for hunting.

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #153 on: April 11, 2017, 09:53:00 AM »
BTW - As soon as we have this new little axe ready to sell, we will have it listed on our new website.    :readit:  

More on that later.    :bigsmyl:  

Good luck to all - hope you get drawn!!

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #154 on: April 18, 2017, 01:19:00 AM »
Nice looking axe, but I cant see me packing that around. With my big belly, and skinny ass ,I have enough trouble keeping my pants up without that pulling them down ! LOL. Just never had a need for anything better than a 4" knife blade. something just big enough to gut,skin, and debone a deer.
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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #155 on: April 18, 2017, 07:25:00 AM »
It looks like a handy piece of gear.

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #156 on: April 18, 2017, 09:39:00 AM »
I'll throw in a couple of thoughts.  Yes, it looks like a nice lightweight hand axe.  Driving wooden stakes could be problematic.  If it had a little more of a hammer width it would be better.  Looks interesting.  Jeff
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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #157 on: April 18, 2017, 09:45:00 AM »
Be great for canoe trips and camp chores. Love it.

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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #158 on: April 18, 2017, 10:28:00 AM »
Looks good, you might want to put some sort of curve on the end or a swell in the wood so your hand doesn't slip off the handle as easy. Specially in wet weather or if you are gutting an animal with a little blood on your hands.
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Re: New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell
« Reply #159 on: April 19, 2017, 11:52:00 AM »
And the winners are...

Hunting Badger

Caddo

Broken Arrows

Congratulations TradGangers!!!  

Thanks to all for the suggestions - you've been a big help.

We will let you all know when they're available on the new website.

To the winners - please send Teresa your names and addresses via email to: [email protected]

Thanks again!!  Todd Smith
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