If you intend to spend time in the woods, you need to be well prepared and the preparation includes finding the right equipment. One of the most important pieces of equipment is the\u00a0axe. So, what is the best woodsman\u00a0axe?<\/p>\n
Here\u00a0are\u00a0my top woodsman picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n As you will see, finding the right woodsman\u00a0axe\u00a0requires time and patience. That is not easy, which is why I created this guide for you. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n Before I start, let\u2019s define the meaning of woodsman.<\/p>\n It is a person, that lives or works in the woodland. Here are included:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Axe is one of the first things you should think of when packing. However, there are lots of types and each one has its specific\u00a0function\u00a0or range of functions. In order to boost efficiency, you will need to determine the tasks you are going to do, and choose the particular type accordingly.<\/p>\n A one-handed\u00a0axe, for a huge range of activities. It has a handle of 12 inches and only the head of the\u00a0axe\u00a0weighs about 1-1.5 pounds. It is best for carving and splitting wood, although you can fell trees up to 2 inches in diameter. Attempts to cut bigger trees than that may be successful, but that will require much time and energy.<\/p>\n Related<\/strong> – What is a hatchet used for?<\/a><\/p>\n You can use it with one or both hands. It has a 20 inches handle, with a head weight of 1.5-2 pounds. It is very\u00a0versatile\u00a0since it can be used for carving, splitting and chopping wood. It is great for\u00a0bushcraft, and although you can use it for cutting trees, it is not recommended to cut a tree with more than 4 inches in diameter.<\/p>\n Some tasks will require having something like the small\u00a0axe, but a bit bigger, and this type is exactly that. It has an amazing handle of 25-28 inches and the head weighs about 2-3 pounds. Cutting trees is an easy task for this type and it can handle trees of up to 6 inches in diameter.<\/p>\n This is a very big\u00a0axe, used for felling trees. It has a handle of 30-36 inches, which makes it clear why people carry them over the shoulder. The head is about 3-5 pounds and this type is\u00a0a perfect\u00a0choice if your intention is cutting large trees.<\/p>\n To make things easier to understand, I would suggest taking a look at the table below.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The activities of a woodsman include felling trees, splitting and carving wood. Plus, your\u00a0axe\u00a0should be your weapon as well, which means you should be able to throw it easily. The size and the weight of the\u00a0axe\u00a0strongly affect the choice as you will need to carry it for hours.<\/p>\n Axe or a hatchet, this is one of the biggest dilemmas a woodsman will face. A hatchet is also a type of an axe, however, the handle is much shorter which is why I decided to differentiate them.<\/p>\n The simplest definition – the axe will give you more power, while the hatchet weighs less. Based on what activities you will perform, you should make your pick.<\/p>\n\n
What is a woodsman?<\/h2>\n
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Types of axes<\/h2>\n
Hatchet<\/h3>\n
Small\u00a0axe<\/h3>\n
Limbing\u00a0axe<\/h3>\n
Felling\u00a0axe<\/h3>\n
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\n Axe type<\/strong><\/td>\n Handle length<\/strong><\/td>\n Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n Felling tree diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Hatchet<\/td>\n 12”<\/td>\n 1-1.5 lbs.<\/td>\n 2”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Small axe<\/td>\n 20”<\/td>\n 1.5-2 lbs.<\/td>\n 4”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Limbing axe<\/td>\n 25”-28”<\/td>\n 2-3 lbs.<\/td>\n 6”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Felling axe<\/td>\n 30”-36”<\/td>\n 3-5 lbs.<\/td>\n no limitation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Does a woodsman really need an axe?<\/h2>\n