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

[MCNSC]

Got to make a hatchet and knife combo sheath for these and one of your knives.

[KSCATTRAPR]

Looks very handy. I could find many uses for an axe that size.

[Lefty]

Originally posted by MCNSC:
Got to make a hatchet and knife combo sheath for these and one of your knives.

I agree!

[Homebru]

Just needs some way to attach it to my belt
homebru

[Duncan]

I like it but my OCDness is making me say the part where the shank meets the head on the hammer side, the arc need to be more symetrical. Also could a strip of metal wider than the head thickness be added to the hammer side for those of us who like to use the hammer side for tent stakes and such? Of course it would be feathered into the head on each end with no harsh edges to hang on things. If your interested I could do a sketch and e-mail it to you. I could see this hatchet with handles matching the riser wood on my bow!!!!! Oh yeah!

[monsterbuck]

Very thoughtful of the Asbell's it looks great.

[ksbowman]

I'd love to have one. I've been looking for a nice light weight axe to carry hunting.

[twobows]

Nice size axe, small, good for belt or drop in backpack, Made in the USA all good

[Ghostbow]

I would like to have one as well. Doesn't look very bulky or cumbersome.

That looks real good to me. An axe comes in handy a lot!

Bisch

[JakeD]

Nice size little axe. If that is the same quality as their other products it will definitely be a keeper.

[todd smith]

That convertable sheath is a good idea and the knife and axe combo pretty cool. That's why you ask the folks on TradGang!!  Thanks for all the suggestions so far!!  Todd    

[Car54]

Geez, could of used that this weekend. My broadhead is still in the pigs skull and will not bulge.

[KAZ]

I will just give a sincere appreciation for the gesture and a fine looking axe. I like the size & style a lot. Thank you

[shag08]

Looks awesome! I have a serious knife, hatchet, tomahawk, axe fettish...almost as bad as tools, bows and guns. I'm always looking for another to add to the collection. Every Asbell product I've owned has been top notch!

[Fletcher]

I like it!  Looks much like Chet Stevenson's broadhead axe.

[Captain*Kirk]

Awesome generous gesture, looks like it would be very handy. For me, the most valuable feature would be a belt sheath that would allow quick and easy one-handed removal. I usually leave my camp hatchet at home due to the weight...this looks to solve that issue.

[1Longbow]

Beautiful design

[Jbseitz]

I've been looking for a light weight axe for my pack. Handy tool to have along. I'll take one for sure. Just a sheath to protect the edge works for me. Means everything that it's made in USA  and from good people  

[Gdpolk]

My suggestions would be:

1) Drill some holes down the handle to skeletonize that part some and reduce packing weight.  Keep the heft in the head, as that's what does the work and it will be more efficient as such.
2) Sharpen at approximately a 40* inclusive angle to get a good blend of penetration and edge durability in the steel.  
3) Run the 1095 heat treat on the low end at  58-59 hRC to improve edge durability.
4) For the sheath, I would look at what Eastwing does with their hatchet/axe sheaths.  They have a very good design that is simple but works well and allows for belt or pack carry.  Maybe even include a couple small brass D-Rings at the top so folks can attach a sling if they want for baldric carry, lashing to a back quiver or pack, or packing on horses.  No need to get fancy with the leatherwork, but something solidly built, with good protection, and with a versatile design would appeal to almost all users.