Ever see on of these?

This looks like an interesting axe. Anyone ever see or use one?

http://www.vipukirves.fi/english/description.htm

Next we need wood piles redesigned. I nominate Greatwhite to head that project.

Looks impressive, but for 300 bucks?

I make 1 mistake and I never hear the end of it. :o

Next just like my wife your going to ask when I'm going to finish fixing the dents.

The wood Pile for 2014/2015 will be new and improved, stronger, faster, better wood but not taller. ;)

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Originally Posted by Fishy Wishy

This looks like an interesting axe. Anyone ever see or use one?

http://www.vipukirves.fi/english/description.htm

Next we need wood piles redesigned. I nominate Greatwhite to head that project.

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Originally Posted by Hunter John

Looks impressive, but for 300 bucks?

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More with shipping...but hey...it's European designer axe from Finland. ...not sure if the allen wrench comes with it :p :eek: :rolleyes:

Looks pretty cool. Simple physics right there

Interesting design. I wonder though about the amount of torque on your wrists and whether you would tire quickly using the axe.

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Originally Posted by heronk

Interesting design. I wonder though about the amount of torque on your wrists and whether you would tire quickly using the axe.

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Exactly. As soon as you contact the wood, the handle rotates with a lot of force. If you have a really good grip on the handle, that's gotta hurt after a few solid hits.

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Originally Posted by x_xeon_x

Exactly. As soon as you contact the wood, the handle rotates with a lot of force. If you have a really good grip on the handle, that's gotta hurt after a few solid hits.

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Read the instructions... http://www.vipukirves.fi/puunpilkont...m#hakkuupolkky it deals with how to hold the axe, even has pictures.
I'm more interested in the chopping block.

What's wrong with the traditional axes? Seems like some peoples want to re-invent things that work just fine. Just like fishing lures, they don't just catch fish.

think there was a CBC radio interview not too long ago with that guy. I always wanted to look up a picture of that axe, but could not remember what is was called (let alone the spelling of it)...

I was taught many years ago to twist my wrists as the axe made contact with the wood to achieve exactly what is being stated in the article. I think this axe would be difficult to use for non-splittling uses.