Crescent 5 lb. Wood Chopping Axe

This axe is awesome! It is super sharp right out of the package. It is well made and has great balance to be 5lbs. I have used it for a couple of adventures in the the woods and it has worked perfectly.

This Crescent Axe arrived with a beautiful and comfortable maple handle. The belly is balanced and offers a smooth swing and predictable strike location. The first day I used it without gloves and, surprisingly, did not feel any recoil. The size is good for a medium-sized person (I'm 5'-8" tall), but may not be suited for a taller operator. The sheath is a bit flimsy for those who like to keep it protected, but the elastic and plastic do the job. My only grips is that a hole in the knob would be great for hanging when in storage. While chopping wood, my neighbor came over and complimented the design of the axe.

This is a solid axe. It came with a decently sharp factory edge and a hickory handle. It was the right size for me to swing and it felt good in the hands while swinging it. A little oil on the blade after use and it will last a long time.

I admit, I'm not using this axe how it's meant to be used. I won't be felling any trees with it or cutting up any fallen logs. However, that doesn't mean I'm not very impressed with it. It's not a splitting axe - the bit is too narrow to drive a large log apart as efficiently as a wider splitting axe would do. It's also not a convenient hatchet, as the full-length handle is pretty big to be carried around easily. I decided to use it as a splitting axe and a hatchet, and really enjoyed it. The handle is beautiful and well shaped, and I never had to worry about it slipping out of my hands. It swung easily with a great balance, and did a good job at splitting the easier, straighter logs. The 5lb head is a bit lighter than my splitting axe, which reduces the effort needed to swing it. Even though the handle is much too long for your typical hatchet use, it is still a joy to use. Holding the handle closer to the head gave me great control over the bit and allowed me to cut up some kindling with ease. I could let the heavier head do the work instead of trying to quickly swing a smaller lighter hatchet, which meant my fingers were safe from my amateur aim 😄 I have no doubt that however you choose to swing this axe, you'll enjoy it and get some good work done with it.