Husqvarna596271201 20 in. Wooden Curved Carpenter Axe, Orange/Gray

Pese a ser un hacha "industrial", de "consumo masivo" o como se le quiera decir a un producto elaborado por una multinacional, esta hacha tiene muy poco que envidiarle a las hachas de primera línea semi artesanales...Es un hacha súper bien equilibrada, la geometría del filo y de la cabeza van súper bien. Tiene un execelente poder se golpe, y se desempeña súper bien para lo que está diseñada.Muy ergonómica, fácil de transportar, cómoda a una y a dos manos...En fin, una hacha súper especial (sobre todo bien vaciada y afilada... Cosa que es algo "artesanal" que cada usuario hace a su gusto).Cómo punto a mejorar, la madera es sólida (por el tamaño que tiene" se la nota claramente más "porosa", "liviana" o como se le quiera llamar, pero comparadas con hachas de primer nivel, así que no es un punto para reprochar.Otra cuestión, que es bastante obvia peor que vale la pena aclarar, es que al ser un hacha relativamente barata (vale 3 veces menos que un hacha de primera línea) hay que trabajarle un poco el vaciado y el filo, lo cual no es un problema, sino un punto a tener en cuenta, pero una bien que se realiza ese trabajo está hacha no tienen nada que envidiarle a las hachas tope de gama.

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I love this axe. The hang is beautifully done and the grain orientation is perfect. Husqvarna axes are hand forged by Hults Bruk, and much more affordable. If you're looking at a Gransfors Small Forest Axe but can't shell out the 200, I'd say this is a viable alternative, even if the axe head weighs a little more.

Head looks different than the ad pic.The bottom edge is quite square and the edge angle is much more abrupt than the pic ( which is as it should be ). I’ll deal with that with a file and stones.Handle is good, mask is well made.Much cheaper than a Gransfors, but the edge does need work.Overall, pretty good tool

Don't lie. If you just wanted an axe to chop some wood, you wouldn't be looking at this bad boy. This axe? It is destined for mobility and compact; you're an adventurer. A wanna-be-bush-craft-maniac. Maybe you daydream of crafting your own 2x4s and getting wood shavings stuck in your beard. But you don't want to spend the $150-300 for an axe you'll probably ruin from neglect... but you want the quality. This, my friends, is your axe.The axe head is clearly made by Hultafors/Hulks Bruk. It has the same exact shape and even the logo stamp area is the same. So you know Husqvarna just got a sweet deal on axe head forging from them and slaps an American wood handle into these things. Who can complain about an amazingly forged Swedish steel axe head and American hilt for a fraction of the price? You're buying this axe because you want something that is a little good at everything but is not limited to one expert function (such as a splitting maul or a little hatchet).My only warning about this axe is that the head is heavy for the handle length. You will tire faster using this axe than say a hatchet with only a 1lb head or so. Trust me. The bonus is that if you are talented and practice how to properly chop wood in whatever manner you have... you'll find this thick bad boy axe head will cleave along grain like a hot knife through butter. Seriously. I cut up a fallen ash tree like it was made out playdough with this thing.Most axes come pretty dull except for Hulks Bruk and Gransfors Bruk, but this one came pretty sharp for me. Not razor sharp but definitely field ready. The handle is nice and has clearly been sanded, but there is the slight twinge of natural grit to it. If you want your handle to be smooth... save yourself $100 by not buying a Hulks Bruk equivalent. Buy $2 worth of sandpaper and after ten minutes you'll have a perfectly great handle. This is a great axe. Just inspect it when you get it --- mine had perfect grain orientation and no nicks or damages to the axe head.

Five star axe head, four star handle.Great hatch for backpacking and camp chores. While the hatchet cuts deep and splits firewood well splitting isn’t its strongest feature. It certainly can but you are using your muscles rather than the weight of the head. The axe sharpens well with a file or puck.The handle grain orientation was excellent. I did need to sand the handle down and treat with linseed oil but that’s kinda to be expected.

I was looking for an all-around quality axe. I couldn't initially decide between Husqvarna carpenter and CT 2lb 18" Hudson Bay Camp Axe so ordered both. After testing both I decided to go with Husqvarna. I just wanted to write a comparison review hoping it would help others in the future. CT is sharper and the handle was hung better. The pull is square and heat-treated. It has more of a machine finish compared to Husqvarna. I value craftsmanship and preferred forge finish of Husqvarna. CT doesn't come with a sheath. If you don't have leather and riveting equipment laying around you would want to buy a sheath to protect the edge which brings your investment to $100 mark. Husqvarna has QC issues. Therefore, cheaper... I returned the first one and ordered a replacement. First one wasn't hung properly and the handle had a bad grain. Both Husqvarna axes weren't as sharp as CT, but came with a sheath. If you don't mind touching up the bit and like the forge finish I would go with Husqvarna. They are both well-made axes. If you can't have both or a GransforsB Husqvarna is a good all-around axe to have. You can use Husqvarna for kindling, in your faller's belt or around a camp site. You can swing it with both hands comfortably if needed and it feels better while handling it. CT has smaller bit and handle which is better for kindling or as a boy's axe.