ESEE Gibson Axe Field Review

This is my in field review of the ESEE Gibson Axe after a little over one year of owning it. I demonstrate some of the ways I use this mighty little hand axe.
I was a little skeptical when I first saw this... with its funky handle and small size I wondered what use it would be in the field.
The design was not by accident, and it works well for its intended purpose!


The following are links to interviews with the designer James Gibson:
   • Gibson Axe with Patrick Rollins and J...  
   • The Esee Carving Axe (proto) explaine...  

Looking for a Gibson axe? NOT AFFILIATE LINKS just good sellers who have dependable quality gear:

https://theknifeconnection.com/esee-j... (lowest price outside amazon in stock)

dlt trading: https://www.dlttrading.com/esee-gibso...

Hill People Gear M2016 Butt Pack:
https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/P...

Seek Outside US made ultralight shelter systems:
https://seekoutside.com/ultralight-ba...

Timecodes
0:00-Intro
0:28-Esee Gibson Axe Details
2:44-Making tent pole and stakes
5:43-Setting up tent using made items
7:32-Design Discussion
8:25-Spoon and Small item Carving
10:10-Splitting Wood
12:28-Culinary Prep
15:05-Lunch Time
17:14-Using Axe As Saw Brace
18:44-Final Thoughts on Esee Gibson Ax







#ESEEknives #beateresee #gibsonaxe