- Joined
- Apr 29, 2024
- Messages
- 2
So, swung by the local Ace for cull lumber (future add-on), n as per the norm, I go in to wish list shop. Came up on a Collins hatchet, being a mild collector n for the price, I picked one up. Having picked up a Harbor Freight special in the past, I figured what the hell....
Fast forward to the weekend n I got a tree I been meaning to fell. Get the saw warmed up n figure this'll be a good opportunity to put the Collins to work n see what it's got. I get the stick on the ground n figure to limb a few with the hammer, n I say hammer cuz after a few swings, the edge was gone.
So, I'm thinking the hardening process skipped a step, or the steel just sucks..?
Now I'm wondering if I should demote it to a root buster, mount it on the wall just cuz it's says Collins as a way of a memorial, or go thru the trouble n re-treat it..?
Does anyone know or aware of the steel that is used or has anyone gone ahead n try to re-treat this knock off..??
Fast forward to the weekend n I got a tree I been meaning to fell. Get the saw warmed up n figure this'll be a good opportunity to put the Collins to work n see what it's got. I get the stick on the ground n figure to limb a few with the hammer, n I say hammer cuz after a few swings, the edge was gone.
So, I'm thinking the hardening process skipped a step, or the steel just sucks..?
Now I'm wondering if I should demote it to a root buster, mount it on the wall just cuz it's says Collins as a way of a memorial, or go thru the trouble n re-treat it..?
Does anyone know or aware of the steel that is used or has anyone gone ahead n try to re-treat this knock off..??