Can you put a hatchet instead of ice ax?
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I assume you're referring to the short clip/bottom loop location on the rear of the pack? I use that for trekking poles when not needed, as I think that's what it's designed for. Could be wrong. Otherwise, I have nothing but positive things to say about this pack.
383249
Depending on the width of the shaft. There are two elastic mesh side pockets that cinch around whatever sticks out.
2247729
Seriously doubt it. It's a cheap POS. The steel is very poor quality, the blade is dull and it would never hold an edge. The handle feels flimsy. This is literally a toy. The design is impractical too - better to get a quality hatchet with a flat face for a hammer on the opposite side of the blade
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Not likely, its a lot smaller than the picture makes it out to be. That, and it will most likely break the first time you use it, also, the "axe head" is virtually useless. Its just slightly bigger than a hatchet, it has multi tool look, but all the options it has for use are the minimal requirement to call it a tool for its purpose. I use it as a splitting wedge for firewood now, its ok for that. Money better spent on a sog double sided axe for entry purposes, a knife with a dulled tip for cutting seatbelts with window punch of course. A 24" set of channel locks will work that coupling of yours, homedepot. Not likely, its a lot smaller than the picture makes it out to be. That, and it will most likely break the first time you use it, also, the "axe head" is virtually useless. Its just slightly bigger than a hatchet, it has multi tool look, but all the options it has for use are the minimal requirement to call it a tool for its purpose. I use it as a splitting wedge for firewood now, its ok for that. Money better spent on a sog double sided axe for entry purposes, a knife with a dulled tip for cutting seatbelts with window punch of course. A 24" set of channel locks will work... » Read More Not likely, its a lot smaller than the picture makes it out to be. That, and it will most likely break the first time you use it, also, the "axe head" is virtually useless. Its just slightly bigger than a hatchet, it has multi tool look, but all the options it has for use are the minimal requirement to call it a tool for its purpose. I use it as a splitting wedge for firewood now, its ok for that. Money better spent on a sog double sided axe for entry purposes, a knife with a dulled tip for cutting seatbelts with window punch of course. A 24" set of channel locks will work that coupling of yours, homedepot. « Show Less
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Cannot answer this accurately but I put it through my hatchets head and had to sand it flat. My hatchet type is a nordlund. It wasn't a really deep eye. I really like the handle, nice piece of wood and a bit longer than my old one. helped me repurpose an old camp hatchet I always liked on the cheap.
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I'm no expert, but I'm guessing if you've tried a stone already this one won't do it for you. Check out a local fab shop and have them use a grinder on your ax. You can get a nice edge if you know what you're doing with a grinder.
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Its not a chopping axe its a hatchet. Hatchets are best suited to remove smaller dead branches and for splitting kinding. You can however use the hatchet with a hand sized log as a hammer to split larger pieces of wood. Search how to use a hatchet or hand axe on skill training on youtube to learn more.
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Yes, but probably not on all of them. I put a wicked edge on my Gerber Parang and also on one of my smaller inexpensive hatchets... but if it is too large or thick, probably not a good idea. But Hey.... what do I know? I use a stone on my axe and large hatchet, but I'll bet it would work.** please see my comment **I wouldn't use anything particularly large or heavy if you want this tool to last. No replacement elements available from Smiths.
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Yes. Just take some cubes out of icebox and chunk in. If the blade is not shearing as you would like, you must disassemble the machine. (not hard, just screws.) If you are a little handy, you can do it.
977177
The slots would probably be too narrow for axes , but machetes should work fine. I have found that although it scratched my knife blades the Furi Rachael Ray Ozitech Diamond Fingers Pro Knife Sharpener works great on axes. It should be fine for machetes too.
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Yes there is a spot a the top corner of the sheath where the blade can poke out. I have actually cut my self by the corner of the axe . I suppose you could use a needle and thread to close the gap. For the product being as fine as it is it would be worth the extra maintenance to me. Seriously this is the best axe /hatchet I've ever owned
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Yes, and of course you can use a stick to make a spear out of it as well. Their is a screwdriver socket set inside in from the factory.
279486
a hatchet is a terrible tool for sod. Hatchets and axes are for chopping wood. you should try an edger
928802
For use at home a hatchet would be the better option, but if you are using it in the woods for camping this tomahawk is ideal. I am very pleased with this product on the whole.
1488345
No, but that is not necessary for a knife of this type. If you plan on using it as a knife and not a hatchet (i.e. batoning) this knife will do everything you need. If you need to split wood buy and axe or hatchet.
1394686
It is Not the best I would use a gil hibben axe but it may stick it really matters the use all and all I suggest not to throw it
662809
You can but the thumb recess is not very deep for larger hands I think it could be a problem. Hammer and Icepick seem to be better suited to the handle.
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The axe or hatchet handle does not get involved. Unsnap, pull down over the top of the head, like a sock, and snap closed.