Les Stroud 'Survivorman' Axe soon to Market

Bet you could get a fine axe at your local hardware store for a fraction of the price.

John^, yes, you could. However, some of us who live in very rural areas and spend ALOT of time cutting trees and firewood have an appreciation for fine tools. I’m no “survivor nut,” but I own a couple Wetterlings, plus other axes including more expensive ones as well as the hardware store variety. There is a huge difference in quality (really) you will appreciate if you use them frequently. Sure; not for everyone. It’s all good. :)

I’ve used cheap axes for years and technically they work. They lose edge quickly and I’ve broken several cheap handles. One fine day I hope to have one of these axes that will outlive myself and maybe my kids too.

Wetterlings makes a great axe, but this looks pretty much indistinguishable from their forest axe. No doubt the cost is higher, though, to cover the licensing fees for using Stroud’s name for its marketing.

Six months from now is last I heard for availability are you hearing sooner?

I own the small hunting axe by Wetterlings and can say enough about it. I have used a few other hatchets in my day and can’t say enough about spending some extra $ to get a quality tool. the Bushman’s axe does look similar to Wetterlings other offerings but I am planning on checking it out anyway.

Cheers,
Frank
Survivorman Bushmans Axe