Camping axes
Camping axes
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE CAMPING AXES
Alongside a good knife, the axe is one of the most important tools for outdoor activities.
Which camping axe to buy?
For your camping holiday, you need a universal axe that is light and compact, but still performs a variety of tasks in everyday camping life. When putting up tents or setting up the pitch for your camper, you can use an axe to hammer in wooden stakes and use a hand axe to make tent pegs for tarps yourself. To do this, the camping axe must have a sharp cutting edge and a suitable striking surface on the opposite side. To make firewood for the campfire or kindling for the barbecue, you can use a camping axe to split small branches and logs.
Here are some important features that a good camping axe should have:
- Robust construction: A camping axe should be made of high-quality materials to withstand stress and wear. A sturdy handle and a durable blade are crucial.
- Ergonomic handle: A well-shaped axe handle ensures a secure grip and fatigue-free working. This is particularly important if you intend to use the axe for long periods of time, e.g. for preparing tension rods for tarps.
- Easy to store: A camping axe should be light and compact enough to easily take with you on hikes and excursions. After all, you don't want to carry unnecessary weight.
How can I sharpen and maintain my camping axe while travelling?
Hardly anyone will take a grinder or a set of sharpening stones with them when camping. Nevertheless, your camping axe should have a sharp edge in order to fulfil the various tasks involved in camping, hiking or even survival reliably and safely. Folding Diamond sharpeners and combination Sharpening stones with case have two different coarse Grits, which you can use to sharpen and hone your camping axe on the go. Always use a few drops of water to speed up the sharpening process and protect the blade. You should then treat the axe head to a few drops of oil to protect it from rust. The axe handle will also benefit from a little oil for maintenance. Clean your camping axe immediately after use. As long as the resin and plant sap are still fresh, this can be done quite quickly with a brush or a coarse cloth. Store your axe in a dry place, but not too dry (e.g. in a hot car boot), as this dries out the wooden handle, which can cause the axe head to loosen in the eye. Always secure the sharp cutting edge during transport with the supplied Case or a Leather sheath.
