Tourist axes: types and rating of the best manufacturers

The ax is a tool necessary for performing various professional and domestic tasks. It is often found in the arsenal of builders, carpenters, lumberjacks and house craftsmen. Often, they take it with them on campaigns, fishing and hunting, because bulky construction tools are not suitable for these purposes. For lovers of hiking was created tourist ax. It has its own design features.

Let us see what types of manufacturers of this hand tool are offered by manufacturers, and what to look for when choosing it.

A person traveling to nature with an overnight stay has to perform a number of tasks. To set up camp or cook a meal, you will need:

• chop down the pegs and make them sharpened to set up a tent;
• hammer the cooked pegs into the ground;
• prepare firewood for making a fire.

Ordinary axes are not suitable for solving these problems for one simple reason - they are too large and weighty. They will create an incredibly heavy burden for the tourist. Camping tools have a minimum weight, they do not create a large load and do not cause inconvenience to a person. Regardless of the model and manufacturer, such a tool must have certain features and meet several requirements.

• Have an optimal weight, because the tool will have to carry in a backpack on his back along with other accessories. Most models of modern tourist axes weigh from 400 grams to 1.7 kg. The most popular products are recognized, not exceeding 800 g.
• Have the right handle length. Too long products will be difficult to move. Most models of hiking axes can easily fit in a small backpack. Handles of products manufacturers often painted in bright, eye-catching colors. If such an ax is lost, it will be easier to find.
• Be durable and reliable. Otherwise, the tool will easily break, and the tourist risks being left without an assistant in a difficult situation.
• Have blade protection and a thin chopping part.

There are several varieties of tourist axes. To choose the best model for yourself, it is important to get acquainted with the features, advantages and disadvantages of each type of instrument before purchasing.

Forged products are especially popular. They are made by hand in forge shops. In the process of manufacturing the metal base is repeatedly forged and tempered, so that it acquires reliability and durability. Forged ax is much more durable than cast or stamped models. However, the product of manual production will be able to afford not all because of its high cost.

Among tourists are in demand cast and stamped axes. They are much cheaper than forged due to "in-line" production. Their disadvantages include the need for frequent sharpening and a shorter service life.

Axes can be equipped with various axes (handles).

• Metallic. Metal is a strong, strong and durable material. Often, exclusive artifacts are often made from it, especially if the product is forged. Metal handles - not the best option.They do not dampen vibrations badly when struck, which makes using such axes not very comfortable.

• Plastic. Plastic axes are lightweight, so they do not weigh the ax. However, plastic handles are fragile, which requires careful handling.

• Wood. The tree is recognized as the best material for the execution of ax. For these purposes, birch, oak or other wood species are most often used. Such axes are excellent in quenching vibrations, making them easy to use.

Marching axes are different, but it is better that the product be functional and replace several tools at once. For example, for a tourist, a solution designed to perform various tasks would be ideal. This may be a knife ax or an ax shovel. In addition, there are multitools for sale - tools that have a single handle and interchangeable tips:

• ax;
• knife;
• saw;
• shovel.

The choice of axes is extensive. Domestic and foreign manufacturers offer hundreds of models of these tools. We give a rating of the best companies whose axes are in the top sales.

• Husqvarna. The Swiss manufacturer, famous for the release of household and professional electric and gas powered tools. In the range of products there are tourist axes. They are subdivided into two subgroups: with wooden and composite axes.

• Fiskars. One of the first manufacturers to become involved in the production of various types of axes. The company was founded in 1649. The Finnish manufacturer offers several models of compact tourist axes with polyamide handles that have rubber inserts. Despite the high cost, the axes of Finnish production are in great demand in Russia and foreign countries.

• "Pathfinder". Tools domestic production. Marching axes are durable and reliable. They are made from high quality materials: durable plastic and steel. For safe transportation, the tools come with special protective covers.

• Tramp. This is a Chinese manufacturer. Offers tourist axes that combine qualities such as compactness, light weight, and excellent performance. The tools are reliable, but they are inexpensive. Due to the low cost, they are popular with lovers of hiking, fishing and hunting.

• Stayer. The company is engaged in the release of manual petrol and power tools, as well as various measuring instruments. In the assortment of catalogs you can find both professional equipment and appliances for household use. The same applies to axes.

• "Bison". Another domestic manufacturer that deserves attention. The company is engaged in the manufacture of axes with axes from wood or heavy-duty plastic. For the production of the blade used stainless steel top grade.

Choose a quality ax is easy, you need to know a few important nuances. Do not neglect the advice of experienced tourists and travelers. Compliance with their recommendations guarantees the acquisition of a reliable assistant who will not fail at a crucial moment.

The most important rule - the refusal to purchase tools in online stores. Do not chase the desire to save money and purchase products on the online sites.Choosing models in electronic windows, the buyer will not be able to visually assess the quality of the ax. That is why tourists with experience are advised to go to a regular store. Choosing products, it is important to pay attention to several necessary parameters.

• Blade quality. The hardening of the metal part is very important - the incandescent will crumble when struck, and the non-quenched will be prone to deformation under mechanical loads. To check the quality of the blade, just touch it with any metal object: high-quality metal will emit a clean and long-lasting chime.
• Appearance. It is important to carefully inspect the instrument for damage and various defects. On quality axes such should not be.
• Convenience. The tourist sometimes has to chop wood for a long time, drive in pegs or perform other tasks. If the tool is inconvenient, they will not work for a long time. To ensure comfort, you need to hold the tool in your hand and make it a few strokes. If with such actions you are tired, look at the more lightweight models.
• Lever. From metal ax is best to give up. The best options are wood and plastic (handles should be rubberized).
• Durability and reliability. Tourist axes, like any other, must be executed conscientiously. Curved and wobbling blade will tell the opposite. Such products are not worth buying.

To buy a good quality tourist ax is only half the battle. To ensure that the product lasts a long time and does not break at the wrong time, it is important to observe the conditions of its operation and storage.

A walking ax is a universal thing. She can perform many types of work, but still it is best to save such a tool from long loads. In extreme cold, the ax should be used with extreme caution - at low ambient temperatures the blade may burst or crumble. It is important to control the impact force.

To make the ax convenient to use, it should be sharpened regularly. If there are no skills in this business, it is best to give the product to a workshop specializing in tool grinding. If the ax is not necessary, it should be stored in a dry place.

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