tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post5069078073760075005..comments2023-12-24T10:10:42.254-07:00Comments on Rocky Mountain Bushcraft: Helko Outdoor/Camping Hatchet: First ImpressionRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937550302603041228noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-52550545565841837232013-02-16T08:37:46.817-07:002013-02-16T08:37:46.817-07:00I am in the process of getting one of these as a &...I am in the process of getting one of these as a 'special order' from the UK's Helko importers in Cumbria. I also have the 700g classic axe in mirror finish and it is an excellent hatchet. Bang for buck Helko are very good tools and you will pay a lot less than Swedish axes. However, they will do the 'job' just as well. My hatchet will be coming with me on remote forest walks and camping trips. Just the job -can always get a 'better' sheath made up.Ian Jarretthttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1421127659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-61366445990186190882013-02-16T08:37:37.602-07:002013-02-16T08:37:37.602-07:00I think you will find it measures up. I am an Engi...I think you will find it measures up. I am an Engineering tutor and I can tell you the Germans dont make junk products. Their engineering design, quality and manufacture are up there with the best.Ian Jarretthttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1421127659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-17461904445645116452013-02-16T08:37:20.366-07:002013-02-16T08:37:20.366-07:00I like axes and hatchets, too. My advice would be ...I like axes and hatchets, too. My advice would be 'find it out and 'do it yourself'. I am in the teaching profession but am always a learner, too (Currently studying German!) so I would say, 'have a go' -you are as good as anyone else!Ian Jarretthttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1421127659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-13050718942578603582013-01-05T10:27:12.114-07:002013-01-05T10:27:12.114-07:00Nicholas, welcome to the wonderful world of axes. ...Nicholas, welcome to the wonderful world of axes. Trust me, they are more addictive than survival knives! <br /><br />As to what sites to look for, well obviously you're at one right now:) Also, check our side bar and just visit those links. One in particular is Bladeforums.com Axe forum , which is a treasure trove of information and they will also help you identify your axe.<br /><br />If you haven't done so, please sign up to receive email updates on the right. We will be posting lots of axe reviews and related info in the coming months.<br /><br />CheersRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-20152624630466792452013-01-05T10:27:11.149-07:002013-01-05T10:27:11.149-07:00Hi Rick, the Wetterlings is about $20-$30 more exp...Hi Rick, the Wetterlings is about $20-$30 more expensive than the Helko, so it definitely looks to be an interesting hatchet for the features, depending on how the field test turns out of course. <br /><br />-JasonRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-12583182238990597312013-01-05T10:27:10.112-07:002013-01-05T10:27:10.112-07:00Outdoor, yeah, it's more straight than most ha...Outdoor, yeah, it's more straight than most hatchet handles, so field testing should be interesting. I was able to hold the Helko two-handed reasonably well which I can't do with the Wetterlings.Rocky Mountain Bushcrafthttp://www.rockymountainbushcraft.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-58053233476207598362012-12-23T10:19:16.058-07:002012-12-23T10:19:16.058-07:00I have recently, like within the last 72 hours, de...I have recently, like within the last 72 hours, developed an unrelenting passion for axes and hatchets. I'm not sure if it's the archaic manliness intrinsic to the axe or if it's the primitive form that can only be improved upon and not recreated. Anyways, what's the best way to get solid information on axes, ie books, websites, forums for someone who knows rather little about the community? <br /> Also, I have an older hatchet that I would like to restore and identify (maker and model), any help would be greatly appreciated! My email, if it helps, is Nicholas.eugene.evans@gmail.com. Your time will not be wasted!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706758561246709309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-3543881778458148352012-04-18T14:20:29.028-06:002012-04-18T14:20:29.028-06:00Outdoor, yeah, it's a bit straighter than most...Outdoor, yeah, it's a bit straighter than most hatchet handles, so field testing should be interesting. I was able to hold the Helko two-handed reasonably well which I can't do with the Wetterlings. <br /><br />Cheers, JRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937550302603041228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-16304125164355833542012-04-18T14:17:52.176-06:002012-04-18T14:17:52.176-06:00Hey Rick, the Wetterlings is about $20-$30 more ex...Hey Rick, the Wetterlings is about $20-$30 more expensive than the Helko, so it definitely looks to be an interesting hatchet for the features, depending on how the field test turns out of course. <br /><br />Cheers, JRocky Mountain Bushcrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937550302603041228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-41182908088657492842012-04-18T14:03:08.215-06:002012-04-18T14:03:08.215-06:00I like the handle shape it has. Looks like it wou...I like the handle shape it has. Looks like it would be very comfortable in different positions. <br /><br />-OutdoorEnvyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994509998330113425.post-48335286130935311412012-04-18T11:38:59.633-06:002012-04-18T11:38:59.633-06:00Seems like both of those should work fine, at leas...Seems like both of those should work fine, at least to get your money's worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com