New Belt Axe Give Away from G. Fred & Teresa Asbell

[trick00]

Nice, I like it just like it is, as long as the back is wide enough to hammer stuff.

[Ron LaClair]

I never go hunting without a haversack to hold my "possible's".     ...  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.  

[Roger Norris]

Originally posted by Ron LaClair:
I never go hunting without a haversack to hold my "possible's".      ...  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.      

"Good For All"    

[Bill Turner]

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.    

[Sacred mt]

Definitely like the idea; very practical.

[Mud_Slide_Slim]

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!

Bill-

[mt-tom]

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.

[todd smith]

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    

[Zradix]

Sounds GREAT!

[Crittergetter]

I've never used a belt axe but it looks very handy!!!

[dresnor]

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.

Jeremy

[Broken Arrows]

This little axe looks very packable and handy for several tasks.

Dave

[kstout]

That is a dandy. It would be great on the trap line, as well as for hunting.

[todd smith]

BTW - As soon as we have this new little axe ready to sell, we will have it listed on our new website.      

More on that later.      

Good luck to all - hope you get drawn!!

Todd Smith,    

[randy grider]

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.

[Marc B.]

It looks like a handy piece of gear.

[Nook]

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

[ashlandjack]

Be great for canoe trips and camp chores. Love it.

[Biggamefish]

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.

[todd smith]

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: tasbell22@msn.com

Thanks again!!  Todd Smith