tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post532920261553695736..comments2023-12-24T10:10:42.254-07:00Comments on Rocky Mountain Bushcraft: Review: Council Tool "Broad Hatchet"Rocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937550302603041228noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-87226567978657281112012-11-01T18:56:06.056-06:002012-11-01T18:56:06.056-06:00As for the Broad Hatchet being an everyday user, I...As for the Broad Hatchet being an everyday user, I'd pass on it, even if the handle was tight. It's a very unbalanced axe (no fault of the Council, it's just the old design) and is good for a very specific task.Rocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-41074991442245149872012-11-01T18:51:20.325-06:002012-11-01T18:51:20.325-06:00Thanks for the comment Wood Burner. Unfortunately,...Thanks for the comment Wood Burner. Unfortunately, Barco stopped making the Western Double Bit in the USA after the die wore out. Their Michigan Cruiser and Full-Size Double Bits are still made in the USA, however. I'm testing the Cruiser right now and it's a really nice axe for the money. <br /><br />As for Disqus, yeah, I just switched, but turned off the 2012 version because it was full of bugs. Your comment posted fine, so hopefully you want have anymore issues. If you do, shoot me an email and I'll try and figure it out.<br /><br />Cheers, JasonRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-24540833546777840102012-11-01T16:43:00.846-06:002012-11-01T16:43:00.846-06:00I had my eye on this one for a while now. But I wo...I had my eye on this one for a while now. But I won't be an early adpopter thanks to your review. Not sure if it would be a everydazy user but it would be fun to use on that perfect log to hew.<br />Anyway thanks for the review.... <br />Barco did you say Barco I'm eyeballing some of their stuff Western Double yum yum..Wood Burnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-79012771135391846922012-11-01T10:17:46.308-06:002012-11-01T10:17:46.308-06:00Thanks for the comment Outdoor. Yeah, leaving some...Thanks for the comment Outdoor. Yeah, leaving some wood peaking over the top like on Swedish and Vintage American axes is always a good idea, but in this case, I think it was just poorly hung or the handle was too dry. I've been testing some US-Made Barco-Kelly axes that are cut flush with the top, and none have loosening problems so far. And yes, it was a bummer because I was looking forward to "sharpening up" my log-cabin skills!Rocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-42958976113476171162012-11-01T10:09:21.059-06:002012-11-01T10:09:21.059-06:00Thanks for the comment Kelvin.Thanks for the comment Kelvin.Rocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-24220341649865733552012-11-01T08:38:51.437-06:002012-11-01T08:38:51.437-06:00I think the main issue with heads coming loose wit...I think the main issue with heads coming loose with Council is that they cut the haft flush with the head. They need to leave 1/4" or so sticking out the top so they get more expansion to better secure it. <br /><br /><br /><br />Or if they are intent on cutting it flush they atleast need to soak the head in linseed oil to avoid it drying out to the point it shrinks enough to come loose. Either way though something needs to change like you mentioned. <br /><br /><br /><br />Axenuts probably won't mind as much on these since we'll fix the problem ourselves, but most of their buyers probably don't want to fix it, and they shouldn't have to when buying a new product. <br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks for the honest review Jason. I was looking forward to seeing the performance so the loose head was a bummer for me as well.OutdoorEnvynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-18667154415654780152012-11-01T06:09:17.959-06:002012-11-01T06:09:17.959-06:00At a glance that looks like one mighty fine axe bu...At a glance that looks like one mighty fine axe but after your review and field test by cutting a simple notch in a log for<a href="http://www.beaverlogcabins.co.uk" rel="nofollow">log cabin</a> construction I wouldnt buy and think Council could do better too, loose handles are never good, looks good though thanks for a comprehensive review.Kelvin Newmannoreply@blogger.com