Brand | CRKT |
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Handle Material | Hickory,Steel |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Head Type | Tactical |
Item Weight | 18.14 Grams |
Style | Axe |
Blade Material | Carbon,Carbon Steel,Steel |
Included Components | CRKT 2745, Pamphlet |
Blade Length | 5.17 Inches |
Blade Edge | Axe |
Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool |
Part Number | 2745 |
Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 16 x 1.13 x 1.11 inches |
Item model number | 2745 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Finish | Clear Lacquer |
Material | Tennessee Hickory Handle, 1055 Carbon Steel Blade |
Shape | Taper |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | Standard |
Usage | Inside |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
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CRKT Birler Compact Axe: Outdoor Camping or Pack Axe, High Carbon Steel, Tennessee Hickory Handle 2745
Brand | CRKT |
Handle Material | Hickory,Steel |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Head Type | Tactical |
Item Weight | 18.14 Grams |
About this item
- Strong And Durable: 1055 carbon steel holds an edge well
- Durable: Tennessee hickory is a dense material that withstands hard use
- Compact Chopper: Size allows you to take this mighty axe anywhere
- Designed by Elmer Roush in Brasstown, North Carolina
- Limited Lifetime Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, see company site for details
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Product Description
Forged to keep you from being SOL in a FOB.
The Birler tactical pack axe is light enough to cut down on pack weight, yet it’s still burly enough to get everything you need done on a mission.
Elmer Roush of Brasstown, North Carolina knows a thing or two about axes and life in the battle theater. He spent a fair bit of time in Vietnam. Today, in the Forged By War program, he’s applying his 40 years of blacksmith experience as well as techniques from thousands of years ago to create exceptional tools such as the Birler.
This is an axe that won’t go AWOL on you when you need to break down doors, build floors and take down tall trees to rescue a fellow soldier. The blade is forged from 1055 carbon steel and is virtually indestructible. Just like those who use it. The sturdy Tennessee hickory handle ensures that the Birler won’t fold on you when the fighting gets tough.
Looking at the Birler you’d be amazed that it’s such a heavy weight when it comes to work, yet such a lightweight when it comes to carrying it into battle.
If you’re fighting to reduce every ounce as you head into battle, carry the Birler in your hand.
For information on how to replace the handle to your Birler, visit CRKT's website.
About the Forged By War program
In 2013, Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical, designer of elite, military, tactical tomahawks, approached CRKT with the news that he had been working with a few combat veterans that had returned from war with varying degrees of post-traumatic stress (PTS).
To help work through their challenges, they have been designing and forging steel into custom tools. Drawing from their experience earned in combat situations, they have been creating tools they wished they had available to them in the battlefield.
CRKT cares deeply about our returning veterans and we saw a way to give back to the community that created them. In 2016, we launched the Forged By War program.
These are mission ready tools, designed by veterans, with 10% of the CRKT net profits of the program donated to the veterans' charity of choice.
Mission ready tools that are Forged By War. Learn more on CRKT's website.
Elmer Roush's charity of choice for this tool is the Green Beret Foundation.
*Although we know the temptation is great, we do not advise throwing this specific tool for safety and potential void of warranty reasons.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 5.165" (131.19 mm)
Edge: Axe
Steel: 1055 Carbon
Blade Finish: Clear
Blade Thickness: 1.113" (28.27 mm)
Grind: Hot Forged
Open Length: 16" (406.4 mm)
Weight: 1.14 lb (0.52 kg)
Handle: Hickory
Style: Axe
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These convictions come first. Innovation means building products that will continue to lead and define the industry in terms of creativity and utility; it means constantly asking ourselves how we can be better. For the past 25 years, we’ve released industry-shifting innovations and worked with some of the most renowned custom and independent knife designers in the world. What really ties it all together though, is our true guiding light.
We are guided by integrity—this is critical to how we’ve chosen to do business. It means interacting with our customers and each other honestly and directly. It also means building products that perform reliably and a brand that behaves consistently, decade after defining decade. We were born in Oregon, and our knives and tools truly reflect the rugged terrain from which they come. That, to us, makes all the difference.
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Blade Length | 3.500" (88.9 mm) | 4.528" (115.01 mm) | 5.165" (131.19 mm) | 4.094" (103.99 mm) |
Overall Length | 19.13" (485.9 mm) | 16.125" (409.58 mm) | 16" (406.4 mm) | 26" (660.4 mm) |
Weight | 1.99 lb (0.9 kg) | 1.79 lb (0.81 kg) | 1.14 lb (0.52 kg) | 2.05 lb (0.93 kg) |
Blade Material | 1055 Carbon Steel | 1055 Carbon Steel | 1055 Carbon | 1055 Carbon Steel |
Handle Material | Tennessee Hickory | Tennessee Hickory | Tennessee Hickory | Tennessee Hickory |
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ASIN | B01BAJIRKO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #476,271 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #498 in Camping Axes & Hatchets |
Date First Available | January 31, 2016 |
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Customers like the quality of the axe, saying that it's well constructed and the blade is top notch. They appreciate the comfort and weight. However, some customers have reported issues with the handle, mentioning that it is thin, rough, and has a broken tip. Opinions are mixed on appearance, sharpness, fit, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the axe. They mention that it is well constructed, holds up beautifully, and has a top-notch blade. Some say that the ax is unbalanced, but the head is very secure and does not move on the handle. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The Hickory handle is comfortable and durable...." Read more
"Really great, and ergonomic. Nice quality steel, and handle is nice hard reddish wood- handle was a little rough, and felt like it would have..." Read more
"...for a weekend in the mountains and found it to be just about perfect for bush craft...." Read more
"...past been very happy with CRKT products, however it seems their quality has slipped, big time. This hatchet has many issues right out of the box...." Read more
Customers find the handle of the axe comfortable, ergonomic, and feels great in hand. They also appreciate the shape and feel of the wood, which is perfect for providing a positive grip.
"...The Hickory handle is comfortable and durable...." Read more
"Really great, and ergonomic...." Read more
"...For a 19" it swings nice and has a nice heft to it. The handle is very comfortable and the ability to choke up on it for detailed tasks is nice..." Read more
"While it is an attractive hatchet that has a decent feel and heft, the bottom tip of the handle is broken off, 1/4” or more.. just like the hatchet..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the axe. They mention that it is very light, albeit slightly less rugged. Some say that it has a good weight and balance, and is a trusted companion for years. Overall, most are happy with the product's weight.
"...Its light in the pack, I think will be a trusted companion for years...." Read more
"No it’s not perfect at delivery but I love the look, the shape and the weight...." Read more
"...The axe is very light, as expected, and will struggle with heavier workloads, so plan to use this one fireside on dry wood...." Read more
"...It has a comfortable handle and pretty light for what it is but you'll spend some time sharpening it because CRKT didn't...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the axe. Some mention it has a beautiful design, the head looks very well done, and is quite nice. Others say that it's small and wimpy looking, and the edge is very dull.
"While it is an attractive hatchet that has a decent feel and heft, the bottom tip of the handle is broken off, 1/4” or more.. just like the hatchet..." Read more
"No it’s not perfect at delivery but I love the look, the shape and the weight...." Read more
"...The forged head is solid and a great design. It arrived fairly dull, but after a few passes on my Arkansas black, the blade is sharp and ready to..." Read more
"...First of, visually and proportionally, it's gorgeous. The cut and finish of the head and handle are exactly what I was looking for...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the axe. Some mention that the blade itself was fairly sharp, and the ax head sharpens well. However, others say that it's not sharp enough to split fireside wood into kindle.
"...It is not as sharp upon arrival as I expected but it holds a great edge. The Hickory handle is comfortable and durable...." Read more
"The axe head is great sharpens well, holds up under use. The handle is too smooth to get a good grip...." Read more
"...The edge itself is very dull and needs sharpening before use...." Read more
"...fairly dull, but after a few passes on my Arkansas black, the blade is sharp and ready to go...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the axe. Some mention that it fits their fingers snuggly by the head, and wears perfectly in the belt. However, others say that the haft is just a bit too small in diameter, and the handle felt small.
"...The haft is poorly fit and clearly the wood used to make it wasn't allowed to dry out properly, as it shrank significantly after manufacturing...." Read more
"...It wears perfectly in the belt due to the cut of the beard and there is enough material on the back to safely and accurately drive spikes and/or..." Read more
"...This hatchet out of box is shaped like a splitting maul, so even with a sharp edge it still wouldn't bite into the wood like it should have...." Read more
"...The handle is too thin and is oddly shaped at the end making it extremely difficult to grip for any kind of vigorous chopping...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the axe. Some mention it's the best compact ax for the money, has good quality for the price, and is worth owning. Others say that it'd be better to spend more money on a better product.
"...Still feel it was worth the money." Read more
"Overall: OK "bang for buck" value. Particulars: This is decent hand axe, although I was disappointed with how "unfinished" it was...." Read more
"...back where the head meets the handle, and the third is that the price is too high for a gap that big (see pictures)...." Read more
"...it holds an edge and swings true. it’s worth owning in my experience." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the handle of the axe. They mention that it's thin, rough, and has a broken tip. Some say that the head is loose on the handle. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...Nice quality steel, and handle is nice hard reddish wood- handle was a little rough, and felt like it would have absorbed sweat and water, which..." Read more
"...hatchet that has a decent feel and heft, the bottom tip of the handle is broken off, 1/4” or more.. just like the hatchet I returned...." Read more
"...Mine arrived perfect. There is no play in the handle. The forged head is solid and a great design...." Read more
"...First and most troubling is that the head is actually loose & wobbles around on the haft...." Read more
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I also like the fact that the Columbia River Knife and Tool 2745 Birler Compact Pack Axe donates a portion of each sale to support the Green Beret Foundation and that it was designed by Elmer Roush a Green Beret who did a tour during the Vietnam War.
I sanded and lacquered the handle, now I'm very happy with the end product.
Had to sharpen it, because it wasn't very sharp out of the box, but that is fixed easily.
the only thing i didn't like is that the head is not tight on the handle. there is a little wobble to mine. I'm hoping over time this will improve or i would just squirt some epoxy into the void to make it more sold. i really don't like having to try and repair items right out of the box but these days it seems to be the normal.
all things considered its a nice ax.
Advertise something then when people buy it it isn’t as depicted? You expect any product you buy to be as depicted -not a subpar sloppily put together version of it…
But like I said seems to have potential after it gets an edge and gets used on the next camping trip..hopefully it’s solidly functional and durable.
Gonna grind the bezel to a sharper angle and sharpen it up to the best of my abilities. I’ll report on the results once finished.
The only thing that could be better is if the handle was a tougher (more tool grade) wood. I’ve already scuffed it up and haven’t even put it to work yet. Doesn’t make me confident that it would hold up to frequent use.
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We shopped down my father in law and I, at least 2 and a half cord of wood from mapple and birch trees. We used a few axes during the process and honestly, the hatchet performance was excellent from the start! the handle is a personnal choice but it was quite ok for what we needed and without even any sharpening we splited those pieces of wood without any problems. The head was holding well and is not loose at all. Overall, I got this hatchet as a Bday gift and we intend to use it on camping trips. This axe is super ok. Some say the handle is slim but we didn't find anything to say about that. It was even more easy to use than most hatchet you find on the market. Coming from an man in his 70, another from his 60 and myself soon to be in his 50's .... Well, it's pricey, it looks cool,it shop's well and if it's a gift, go for it! I'd buy it again and on top of it; it gives back to the veterans!
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2019
We shopped down my father in law and I, at least 2 and a half cord of wood from mapple and birch trees. We used a few axes during the process and honestly, the hatchet performance was excellent from the start! the handle is a personnal choice but it was quite ok for what we needed and without even any sharpening we splited those pieces of wood without any problems. The head was holding well and is not loose at all. Overall, I got this hatchet as a Bday gift and we intend to use it on camping trips. This axe is super ok. Some say the handle is slim but we didn't find anything to say about that. It was even more easy to use than most hatchet you find on the market. Coming from an man in his 70, another from his 60 and myself soon to be in his 50's .... Well, it's pricey, it looks cool,it shop's well and if it's a gift, go for it! I'd buy it again and on top of it; it gives back to the veterans!
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2021