Marbles Safety Hatchet Review

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The Marbles Safety Axe or hatchet is a really cool little hatchet design from around the late 1800's. This modern version was sent to me by Lucas Tool and Hobby. This video shows the hatchet in action and, even though there was an issue from the manufacturer, you might be surprised at how well this little gem performs.
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@Bushradical 7 лет назад

Im up here in Michigan and those original Marbles hatchets are easy to find in antique stores. That company was in gladstone MI back in the day. They made a very popular waterproof match safe, and some great hunting knives. The vintage marbles safety hatchets can bring some big bucks, ( but they are a bit gimmicky). The knives are quite respected. Good vid Brian.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

+Bushradical thanks.

@shotokido678 10 лет назад

Great review as always! On a related note, I really appreciate your plain, direct discussion that stays focused on the gear and on effective survival/camping practices. I can't tell you how many youtube reviewers seem to fall in love with the sound of their own voices, essentially using the gear as a platform to hear themselves talk. Don't change a thing man.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks. I do my best to cut out as much of my rambling as possible.

@paulie4x1 9 лет назад

Thanx Brian, you saved me from getting that hatchet, Thank You so much, and for your honesty.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

Thanks for watching.

@hillbillyoutdoorsman2665 8 лет назад

Love these!

@Jarhead6 10 лет назад

Great review Sir! You are putting out great content!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks brother.

@illmade2 10 лет назад

thanks for the review, Marbles was a quality company back before the 70's, sold good quality low price items, the company then went belly up and was bought out, now most of their items are now from China and Pakistan. Quality was very hit and miss but has started to improve recently. They do fill the low price, budget market hopefully their quality will continue to improve. The safety axe is a good design as long as you get a good one and remember these are light duty camp axes only. Thanks again for the review.

@FullSpectrumSurvival 10 лет назад

Thank you brother. Enjoyed the video.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Glad you liked it.

@grumpyoldwizard 5 лет назад

I love the Marbles brand. I have a few of their vintage knives in decent shape. Some of their styles are quite interesting and unique. The “new” Marbles is just a brand used on cheap tools.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 5 лет назад

So it seems

@michaellaird9262 10 лет назад

That's a interesting little axe. Seems like it does pretty good. Timber Wolf makes a similar axe with the metal wedge but its a throwing axe.

@weldonw9760 9 лет назад

As noted elsewhere, the vintage Marbles were great tools. They made a varies of small axes/hatches and wonderful knives. They are nothing but the name now, with the products very cheaply made, some in China, some in Pakistan. Go for a vintage one. The safety axe was actually intended somewhat for light camp work, but its was primarily designed for the hunter. It was intended to help clean and skin larger game. It was especially good for splitting breast bones of larger game. Another great American company that is lost to cheap import imitations.

@weldonw9760 9 лет назад

Ooops, no spell check. not varies, varieties.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

I'm not sure if the company was lost to cheap imports or if they just went out of business and somebody else bought the name from them. That happens sometimes. I did like the idea of this safety hatchet but what you said about it's intended use makes sense.

@JAMaxeRestoration 4 года назад

@@SurvivalOnPurpose I know this is an old review and I haven't read the comments so someone may have pointed this out. Marbles is still in business in Michigan as Marble Arms. They sell just gun sights and a neat little .22 cal ammo storage case called the "Catch 22". It might be a bit obscure for your channel but the Catch 22 might be worth a review. The Marble gun sights are very well regarded. The folding safety knife and safety axe rights were sold off some years ago.

@jaxxedxz6235 2 года назад

I found one of these and had the great idea of leaving it setting in a log for a year, currently restoring it

@FatManLeather 10 лет назад

Great test of that camp ax. Scott

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks Scott. And welcome to Survival On Purpose too. Please let me know what you think.

@Latchur 10 лет назад

The blade guard need natural glue to hold the guard better other than that not much you can do for with the design it has. Its still a good camp axe the younger user in mind or safety buffs. Great video and keep them coming.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Yeah, probably won't be my go to axe but, if the guard issue gets fixed, it is a cool piece of gear.

@DoctorChair2001 10 лет назад

great review i like the head of the pocket axe

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Edward Elric Me too, it is really slick. I'm not to sure about the handle though.

@TheRoyalIce Год назад

8 years late but i try, does the safety cover stay on, if you use the axe, for hammering tent poles or stuff like that?

@SurvivalOnPurpose Год назад

Sort of

@livingsurvival 10 лет назад

Hopefully videos like these will show them not to continue to build junk. I agree the handle is seriously flawed and the guard design is just overkill. You wouldn't be able to slide it down into a loop on a pack like you can most hatchets or small axes. I hope this review makes it back to their quality department. Thanks for sharing.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I'm not sure I agree about the design being flawed. I think the design is pretty clever, but it requires extra attention to material quality and craftsmanship in order to not compromise the overall quality of the tool. I'm not sure a design like this lends itself to competitive production manufacturing. If there is a flaw, it's in the manufacturing. As far as I can tell, the older versions are pretty solid. I know they fetch a pretty price if you can find one.

@surviving.not.thriving1061 6 лет назад

You can close the guard slide into a pack loop the open the guard back up to cover blade

@michaelanderson9433 4 года назад

BrotherMan what part of Ga you in? Im in EastDublin swear weve met somewhere! Anyway Thanks for doing what you do!!!!! Enjoy your videos!

@Wingman115 10 лет назад

I like the hatchet head but the handle has me on the fence.. I would worry that it would break under regular use... Please let us know about long term testing.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I have the same concerns. I guess I;m attracted by the unique design. I will keep you posted.

@axe609 10 лет назад

not for me, I don't like any axe that I cannot replace the handle easily. I don't see it being very comfortable in the hand either.

@clarksonchief 10 лет назад

I wonder if the pocket could strengthen the handle like a liner lock if epoxied in. Cool idea for a youth starter ax, not meant for heavy use ,more of a camp hatchet.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Good idea about the epoxy. And I agree as far as the intended use. It's definitely a light duty camp hatchet.

@joker9494949494 5 лет назад

I have had one of these for 25 years in my possession and its even older than that. Its still kicking to this day, i dont know if they are still made in MI though

@andrewhondo 5 лет назад

the marbels single bit axes is the same size as the safety hatchet and has a soled handle with out that dumb safety catch and its my go to lite pack hatchet but good demo bro enjoyed the video much

@yoopersurvival 10 лет назад

I don't know if the company is still in Gladstone mi. I have a few products from them. great review,

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks. I think the axe is made "offshore".

@mrkiky 9 лет назад

I really like the way it looks all polished like that and it has a nice shape. Not a fan of the safety system though, even if it didn't come off. It just looks like something gimmicky and I don't know if it's worth weakening the handle for it.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

I agree 100%

@gunnargreene2060 8 лет назад

I just got done restoring one of these (it's a really old one), beautiful piece, but unfortunately the part that covers the axe blade was broken off

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+MEAN GREEN (G) I bet it is cool

@gunnargreene2060 8 лет назад

+Survival On Purpose it really is 😀

@jerryrigger3040 2 года назад

How about AG Russels version of This?

@masonbaylorbears 8 лет назад

this would be a great one to get ahold of and re-handle if someone breaks their handle.

@billyjoedenny 10 лет назад

the concept of the guard is cool. thanks bryan. ..bill

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Yeah, cool concept for sure.

@Johonavich49 4 года назад

Never heard of Marbles axe. But it is an attractive looking axe. Cracked handle though, and the assembly cover is not screwed to the handle. I thought that was surprising. Why would the guy send you an unfinished product? But anyway thanks for the video Bryan!

@ROE1300 6 лет назад

Webster Marbles invented the safety hatchet in the 1890s and I understand it was somewhat popular. Vintage versions are available but pricey. Marbles was a very good company producing quality products, best years may have 1997-2001 when Mike Stewart ran the knife company. I don’t have the safety axe just a recently made Marbles hatchet and have been very pleased with it. Given the manufacturing flaws this axe did very well on your tests. Did you ever receive the replacement? Was the quality any better?

@SurvivalOnPurpose 6 лет назад

No I did not.

@ROE1300 6 лет назад

Survival On Purpose Pity. But, a recently produced non-safety version is a good hatchet. I’m shocked I’m saying this because I don’t care for Marbles knives made after about 2005. Thank you for responding.

@ROE1300 6 лет назад

Survival On Purpose I ordered a Marbles Safety Axe and to my surprise it arrived with a synthetic handle. The safety lever is not part of a metallic insert as was the case on the one you tested. I personally don’t like synthetic axe handles, if you would like to test this version I’ll be happy to forward it. If it passes and you want to use it for Boy Scout Troop, I will donate it. Just let me know.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 6 лет назад

I appreciate it but I have more than I can do right now.

@ROE1300 6 лет назад

Survival On Purpose No worries.

@hillbillyoutdoorsman2665 8 лет назад

if anyone knows where I could find one of these please let me know

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+Hillbilly Outdoorsman not sure if the ebay store that sent it is still up

@hillbillyoutdoorsman2665 8 лет назад

+Survival On Purpose Ok thanks anyway

@jpgr8937 8 лет назад

definitely try smokey mountain knife works

@jwf1208 10 лет назад

A good rule of thumb: Some equipment you can go cheap, some you can't. Considering that an axe will often be used when you really, really need it, all mine are Granfors Bruks. They are expensive but they don't fail, like every cheap axe I've ever owned.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I agree. I like my Wettwrlings. I have been looking at Council Tools axes this weekend. That look very good too. Maybe I'll check them out soon.

@joereardon5597 10 лет назад

pretty cool looking and neat and clever design. it's a shame that the things that make it cool also make it weak, structurally (I hope I didn't just make up a word there). if the handle breaks, it looks nearly impossible to replace with a normal handle/haft. that's a shame, the head shape had it splitting very well, but the handle design seemed to keep you from putting any muscle into it, and that's kinda the point in carrying an axe over a big knife. as always thanks for a great review.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I agree with everything you said, which is why this would never be my "go to" hatchet. I do appreciate the clever design and I think this would be a great conversation starter around the campfire.

@dwightehowell6062 10 лет назад

I think the basic head design is right on. The odd stuff about the head hole would make putting in a new head a chore. There is no doubt a couple of screws were left out if the holes were already drilled. Sorry the issue arose.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Yeah, it is kind of a unique design for sure. I'm not sure if the screws were left out or just fell out sometime during packing and/or shipping.

@daleschmidt7157 9 лет назад

I have one of their older Tang Peep-Sights on my 45-70 Rifle.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

Keeper Oath I didn't even know they had such a thing.

@glockfan112 9 лет назад

Is it the same marbles company?

@glockfan112 9 лет назад

Is it the same marbles company?

@MatoNupai 10 лет назад

Bryan; honestly I would rather have that little hatchet with it's flaws than both it the Schrade tactical axes. At least this one worked. All because the head was heavy enough to do the job.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

It all depends on what the job is you're trying to do. I think both those tactical tools are better suited for something other than bushcraft type tasks.

@jonhickey6809 5 лет назад

Survival On Purpose p0

@joeyripswell 4 года назад

gerber gator combo axe look into it

@jameswoodard4304 5 лет назад

Marbles also makes these with a black composite handle that MAY be tougher. They're also made in Canada whereas most Marbles gear comes from China these days.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 5 лет назад

cool

@watermain48 8 лет назад

Their store doesn't have anything for sale at this time. Nice review.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+Bill K. You can find them a lot of places. Amazon and smoky mountain knifeworks.

@watermain48 8 лет назад

I wasn't looking for the axe, I wanted to check out their store...

@ellenschram1174 7 лет назад

go to gladstone mi

@watermain48 7 лет назад

Thanks

@rkymtnhootowl7873 10 лет назад

looks like pinched fingers, blisters and splinters in the making. Also try sliding that into a belt pouch?

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I can't argue with any of that. Cool? I think so. Practical? Not so sure.

@MrMadhouse70 10 лет назад

even if the axe have some problem i like it. The safety thing was an good idea.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Yeah, me too. It is a really cool design. And I know you are always really concerned about safety because I've seen how careful you are with your Gerber Prodigy ;-)

@WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube 10 лет назад

New solid handle and make it with just a leather blade cap,tap the 3 hole head back into a standard mount and ill buy 2. Hey here it is....Marbles #9 Belt Axe The #9 is your ticket,forget that blade guard lol.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I checked the eBay link in that video and did not find a #9 Belt Axe. There are other Marbles axes. I'm sure Charley can order whatever you want if you contact him at his eBay store. I did see some small axes with the polished head that looked pretty good.

@lumpylumpy3931 Год назад

Is It made in China or usa

@MatoNupai 10 лет назад

I never said that the tactical hatchets by Svhrade were worthless. I just said for bushcraft issues those tactical hatchets were not very good. For first responders; police, fire department, ambulance crews; I am sure they would be very useful. Just not for the reasons you or I would need a hatchet.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

That's how I feel too

@opichocal 10 лет назад

You get what you pay for. Buy cheap...buy over and over. Buy quality...buy once be done and have fun!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I agree, but sometimes you can get a good piece of gear for a low price. I'm not saying this is one oft hose times, the verdict is still out for me.

@guscorry6592 7 лет назад

I noticed your Appleseed shirt, are you an instructor?

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

No, I just went to a shoot

@tomortale2333 5 лет назад

since the strip of metal is out...just fill in the big cavity with wood filler/glue..elmers wood glue... NBD

@SurvivalOnPurpose 5 лет назад

Hmmm.

@evillabrador1 10 лет назад

Good fair review. But I don't like the axe. Seems to come with weakness as a feature.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Can't argue with that, but I did beat it up pretty good.

@thomaslinton1001 5 лет назад

Webster Marble. The "s" is for the possessive.

@wdhish 9 лет назад

Grain orientation in the handle was wrong and the weird metal guard looks like it would cause more injuries than it would prevent. I guess it is more of a toy than a tool.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

wdhish I can't really disagree but I wish they had this with just a decent handle because the head is really nice and the size would be great for light camp use or for a younger Boy Scout.

@allenwhite6946 9 лет назад

Marbles is a good company and does have some good products, just depending what you get I guess, but every company has its flaws, design, QA, ect.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

I really wanted tho one to be a winner. It looks and feels great.

@t.w.milburn8264 10 лет назад

'mornin, Bryan; Have seen these,But never saw a test video done on 1.Will wait 4 your follow-up video 2 make my decision on this 1. Thanks 4 sharing with us. Happy Trails From The Maritimes In Canada ATB Terry " GOD BLESS "

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks Terry. I am waiting too.

@charlesmerritt4403 10 лет назад

Marbles used to be a great Company, there old stuff sells for big dollars, but I think the quality has dropped quite a bit from the good ole days.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Yeah, I saw some of their older stuff on eBay and it was pretty pricey.

@ellenschram1174 7 лет назад

not for what this axe was designed. Its use was for marking trees to be harvested

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

Makes sense

@jongrubka4367 5 лет назад

Leak did not work

@wheelersway 10 лет назад

It is cute for a kid to train with, but there is no way they can do with it, what you did. With your skill level you could have done most of that with a decent kitchen knife.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I appreciate the compliment, but I think it would be easier to do the basic chopping type tasks with this than with a knife. The head is heavy enough to function pretty well and light enough to control. If this had a solid handle it would be a really sweet little hatchet that I would feel a lot better about recommending. Having said that, it is really the novelty that is the attraction. Like you infer, it's really too small to replace an axe and not really big enough to not be replaced by a knife.

@MRCAB 6 лет назад

Should use epoxy, not screws.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 6 лет назад

Or both

@thomaslinton1001 5 лет назад

This was the Asian version and no longer seems to be made.

@morrisadkins9211 7 лет назад

These are new hatchets made in china.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

Yep

@badhat3051 10 лет назад

I'm sure the hachet is a good product, but your shirt is very misleading... April 19, 1775 At about 5 a.m., 700 British troops, on a mission to capture Patriot leaders and seize a Patriot arsenal, march into Lexington to find 77 armed minutemen under Captain John Parker waiting for them on the town's common green. British Major John Pitcairn ordered the outnumbered Patriots to disperse, and after a moment's hesitation the Americans began to drift off the green. Suddenly, the "shot heard around the world" was fired from an undetermined gun, and a cloud of musket smoke soon covered the green. When the brief Battle of Lexington ended, *eight Americans lay dead or dying and 10 others were wounded. Only one British soldier was injured*, but the American Revolution had begun. So much for marksmanship

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

bad hat The shirt is from an event I attended with my sons called the Appleseed Project. It is put on by a really good organization called the Veterans of the American Revolution . Their events are a combination of firearms safety, marksmanship and American History. And the marksmanship referred to on the shirt is talking about the subsequent battles after the confusion you correctly describe on the Lexington Green. If I remember my history lessons correctly, the Redcoats were prevented from accomplishing their objective and driven back that day by the marksmanship and guerrilla tactics of the severely outnumbered Colonists, who technically weren't Americans yet but were still British subjects. I do find it somewhat ironic that the event that is credited with officially starting the American Revolution was brought about due to an attempt to confiscate private citizens weapons and ammunition.Thanks for the engaging comment. And thanks for watching too. - Bryan

@badhat3051 10 лет назад

Survival On Purpose 700 British fired 700 Brown Bess smooth bore rifles, at a distance of less than 50 yards. killing only 8 wounding 10 out of 77 Americans... Not what I would call marksmanship. 77 Americans fired their smooth bore long rifles at the British and only wounded one British solder. hence my comment on the shirts ironic message... Oh and as to British being driven from the field? Nothing could be farther from the truth Major Pitcairn had no orders to engage the Americans nor did he expect to. but the Militia were dispersed at Lexington and the British moved on to Concord where they met heaver resistance. So he did what any British officer of the time would have done he formed in a proper column and marched his troops back to Boston where he had came from. Oh yes the Colonists were Americans in the American Colonies. and they perused the British column firing from the hedgerows and woods

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

You should be an instructor for the Appleseed Project. Thanks for the history lesson.

@badhat3051 10 лет назад

Survival On Purpose Naw I never touch guns... Course now if you would study discipline and marksmanship you would do well to study the events at Rorkes Drift, 22nd January 1879. 139 British troops against about 4,500 Zulus, Zulu casualties are thought to have been around 500. The garrison of the mission station comprised 8 officers and 131 non-commissioned ranks. Of these 17 were killed and 10 wounded. Now that was marksmanship and the Briish were using breach loaders so were the Zulu's as well as their short stabbing spears... Any how... It looks like a good hatchet and I thoroughly enjoyed the video

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks.

@xerkS7 10 лет назад

I have a marbles knife, its total junk ! Never again.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

This is the first Marbles product I have ever touched. I am holding my opinion until I get a replacement. I'm willing to give anything a second chance. Everyone makes mistakes and I am hoping this is the exception, not the rule. I know Charley asked me to put this hatchet through it's paces because he wants to make sure he isn't selling junk, so give him credit for that.

@What_Fred_Said 6 лет назад

MADE IN CHINA, NUFF SAID!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 6 лет назад

So much is now, including most likely whatever you are watching videos on

@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561 6 лет назад

Nuff said what? There is a lot of quality items made in China now days, and just as much junk made in USA. But when it comes to an axe, I'm getting something made in Finland or Sweden.

@michaellaird9262 10 лет назад

That's a interesting little axe. Seems like it does pretty good. Timber Wolf makes a similar axe with the metal wedge but its a throwing axe.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Now who in their right mind would ever throw an axe or tomahawk ;-)

@michaellaird9262 10 лет назад

I do all the time but then I've never been in my right mind lol

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I hear you ;-)