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@@GoodmaneYT I am working on a video review right now and in part 2 I plan to actually go outside and chop some serious wood, I will be sure to report my findings.
The worst part about designs like this is the fact that all the impact will go straight to those screws and possibly break if you're hard on your stuff. Like you said, it's probably for very select people. Definitely a neat design, but it's definitely for a certain crowd.
@@samuelmarmolejo4378 it is if you're going to be hard on a tool, they will break. In light use it'll be fine, in heavy use it will break. In all honesty I don't think most anyone is using a hatchet "hard" enough for it to break, but I'm sure there's those guys who will find a way.
@@samuelmarmolejo4378 The design is a tested design, so the force is actually not on the screws. Basically you could have 3 screws fall out and it would likely still be fine. Even all 4 screws gone with a zip tie and you could put force on it.
Been following Exceed Designs for a while and thought this was really cool when they first showed it. Would definitely own one, but probably won't ever use it aha.
I can see the application to dressing/quartering big game, separating joints cutting tendons, cartilage where you don’t want to prematurely wear down a skinning blade.
Just an idea- create the ultimate Test for these kind of products and production knives - not the silly test pry bar but a reasonable test - even just most voted on one time a month - anu2ay cool video
I have a poly handle fiskars hatchet and it’s great and very sharp for a hatchet and I used it three seasons now and it’s still as sharp as when I started using it, I’m not paying for that much titanium when I can get a good poly handle hatchet for a quarter of the cost
For years you've been using a balance with a big easy to reach "unit" button, could you please just press it so us europeans have a number we understand? That would litteraly take a single second but it would be so helpful.
Easy trick to convert imperial to metric: each oz = 1/712th boar head, so just multiply pounds by the number of hairs on a cat's left paw, then divide by the number of oz to find the weight of an octopus eye, which is converted to grams by factoring based on the number of stars visible at 7:33PM GMT. I don't get why y'all have such a hard time with this equation!
Can’t wait to see the testing video on this one!!! I’m thinking it’s going to be a great video for all of us to see!!! I’m now thinking about the sword and the tablet destruction in the past and feeling excited about what you’ll be doing with this one!!LOL!!
I LOVE my Tirant and Avair, but this one doesn't make any sense to me. There's a reason hatchet handles are made out of materials that have a little give to them.
Good review! I’d be shocked if this actually sells, and I have to say: What were they thinking going with D2 at 62 for an impact tool. Of course we see folks trying these “Outside the box” type designs in various tools, but axes and hatchets are a big deal to Bush Crafters and even for hunters, and Hults Bruk, Hultafors Bruk, and Gransfos Bruk are far and away the (in all sizes). Bottom line, is that this product is trying to hit a market that I don’t think exists. I am a bush crafter, but a collector of pocket knives, fixed blades, and sharp stuff 😊, so I’m sure the designers of this D2 hatchet would say I have a bias, and it’s true! I like stuff that WORKS, and I don’t think this piece will do well either in sales or performance.
This is Josh here. I hear you on the higher temper D2 and I'd love to hear what material you think would be good? The nice thing is this design uses a nested modular design, so the head can easily be replaced to a softer steel at any point in the future which I plan on making in a softer steel after seeing the comments on this video... This is why I love seeing peoples reaction, I really do listen to people, so I appreciate your feedback! I did polls on our instagram and everyone voted for D2 over and over. I totally understand and this whole design product was more of a "fun" extra credit product and I did a pre-order and sold nearly all of them, we only have a few left. But the idea of a modular axe that can be converted to various head types readably available with a titanium handle is something you likely have never seen before. I am just sick of makers coming up with the same old thing over and over. So this is different and I totally understand it's not for everyone. But it was a fun one to make! Will it sell millions? probably not! But that wasn't really the intention at all, more of just a "never seen that before" type of product! lol
Hey Josh, Hiya. Re: Your question about what steel would be better, my vote for a replacement (and softer) would be a High Carbon steel like 1095. You could also use something like CPM-154 or RWL34 to keep your production costs down. So would I choose these over D2? For average users, meaning folks the do bush craft and/or camping a few times a year, D2 is going to be very hard to sharpen in the field. I certainly realize it’s an inexpensive variants that has good edge holding, but (in my opinion), D2 is much more appropriate for pocket knives and fixed blades with different edge geometry/design needs than an axe. Having said that, and not knowing what use you intended, it’s certainly an innovative design. I’d summarize by simply saying that I have many axes. Mine are all Swedish made, ranging from an OAL from 9” - to 36”. I can guarantee my smaller bush crafters can do anything your design can do, and probably better. I can also sharpen them easily in the field and reestablish the convex edges needed for a hard use tool in the outback. Some of my pieces have been in consistent use for 30-35 years, and replacement has never been an issue other than the haft (i.e., handle). Those folks in Sweden have been hand forging their own cocktail of high carbon axe heads for hundreds of years, so I assume they known what’s important in axe dynamics. They certainly out perform any other axes I’ve tried. Hope that helps, and thanks for the clear and concise response. I hope it works out given you’ve put quite a bit of time into it. Take care.
We actually thought it was a little odd at first also, but we did a lot of polls on instagram and our personal pre-order customers wanted D2, so that's how we made the initial batch. However I do plan on making other metals that are softer / easier to sharpen and less brittle. Love seeing feedback like this so I can make changes as needed per others comments.
What is the purpose for this tool? What is its intended use? I think the design is too middle of the road its not tactical, ultralight hiker, or glamper
This is why I love hearing peoples unfettered opinions, it's a really good thing. I am considering an alternative steel, the good thing is a axe replacement in softer steel will run around $20-30 bucks and I plan on having options available in a few months. Love the feedback, thank you!
