Gimli Walking and Bearded Axes
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:28 am
Recently picked up both the walking and bearded axes. No photos here because you have all seen them...
Bearded Axe
At 6.8 pounds in weight its the most usable of the three axes. It could be swung repeatedly by mere humans (assuming the handle can take the loads).
Walking Axe
A monstrous 9 pounds! The thickness of the axe head at the shaft is 7/8" (21.5mm), almost double the thickness of the Battle Axe. Someone got a bit carried away when designing this "walking stick". Tried to use the axe as a walking stick and its much, much too heavy and there does not seem to be a comfortable way to grip it.
They could have shaved the head down to 1/2" or less (like the bearded axe) and modified the head so that it was lighter and comfortable to grip...
Rant over...
Tim
Bearded Axe
At 6.8 pounds in weight its the most usable of the three axes. It could be swung repeatedly by mere humans (assuming the handle can take the loads).
Walking Axe
A monstrous 9 pounds! The thickness of the axe head at the shaft is 7/8" (21.5mm), almost double the thickness of the Battle Axe. Someone got a bit carried away when designing this "walking stick". Tried to use the axe as a walking stick and its much, much too heavy and there does not seem to be a comfortable way to grip it.
They could have shaved the head down to 1/2" or less (like the bearded axe) and modified the head so that it was lighter and comfortable to grip...
Rant over...
Tim