The "Red Hunters Axe" by Cegga - second group buy

[British Red]

Okay one and all - I've just received word from Cegga. The next batch are finished

For anyone who hasn't seen these axes, they are a new design - with me doing the easy bit (dreaming what I wanted) and Cegga doing all the hard work of making it.

The haft is 40cm in length.

Total weight is 650g and the bit is 7.5cm across.

Have a look

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/98/373541014_53cb3b0ab0.jpg


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/373541022_8210c7e532.jpg


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/373541017_045301ae25.jpg


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/136/373541019_8b19e031db.jpg

The axe is a light and very portable model - much smaller than a GB small forest or Wetterling large hunter making very portable but still, in my view, large enough for some serious work which I found my mini axe to struggle with.

I must credit the exponents of light, polished head (notably Old Jimbo) for informing the design choices - it really does make a difference.

Cegga is happy to offer these at the same price as the last batch as there were so many disappointed people.

There are conditions of sale though (nothing too onerous)

Condition 1.
If you get a customs charge or import duty, you will need to sort that out yourself (I didn't but you might)

Condition 2
This is a PayPal sale - there is no other way this can work due to currencies involved etc. You will need to include your BCUK screen name, real name and shipping address with the payment



If the design is faulty - blame me
Fit, finish, grind, temper, forging standards - blame Cegga ;) (mine is flawless)

There are some great reviews of the axe on this forum – feel free to search for them

Okay so the price for this batch including the axe, mask, shipping and paypal.

£40 to your door.

This time there are 9 of the normal size and one “mini” size one (there are more in the picture but the others are sold)

Heres a picture including the “mini”

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/458062392_b95872a37a_o.jpg

The first 10 people to post as replies to this thread get them.

Please indicate if you want a normal one or the “mini” (there’s only one mini and it’s the same price – first come – first served)

I'll PM the PayPal details to the lucky 10 winners so please make sure you have PM space available.

As I have said before for simplicity and sanity, its easier only to put up for sale what’s ready to ship, so I can pop more on here as they are available so don’t worry if you miss this batch

Best of luck all

Red

[wingstoo]

Wow, Yes please Red...Normal for me please.


LS

[British Red]

I'll assume thats a "normal size one"

LudlowSurvivors (1 normal)

8 normal and 1 mini left.......

[Gailainne]

I don't believe it ! these have been up for half an hour and only one has sold !!, you guys are nuts I have bought one of the original ten, won a second in an auction, sold the first in another auction, and when I see these lined up, Still lusted after another !

Amazed

Stephen

[FGYT]

1 x Normal Please Mr Red :D

[chas brookes]

Hi Red

One normal size for me please

thanks Chas

[JonnyP]

Would love to have a play with that diddy one......Cannot justify buying it though....
Cannot reccomend these axes highly enough, very well made and highly useful...

[firebreather]

I would have one but i got a GB SFA only last week as my first quality axe and finances wont allow for another no matter how much i want one :( . What with me only just (2 weeks ago) getting 2 knives from Singeblister. Story of my life :lmao:

[.Dai.]

One normal sized one for me please Red :D

[Dougster]

They are very different from the SFA - my wife went nuts, then she saw it:

Ooh, that's nice, she said, and she can't stand sharps!

[shaunmcdonald]

As i was going to buy a GB small forest axe very soon i think i would like one of these instead please. A Normal sized one for me.

[British Red]

LudlowSurvivors (1 normal)
FGYT (1 normal)
Chas Brookes (1 normal)
Dai (1 normal)

5 normal and 1 mini left.......

Red

[Mr_Rimps]

1x normal for me please

[Huon]

1 normal size one for me please

Huon

[British Red]

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LudlowSurvivors (1 normal)
FGYT (1 normal)
Chas Brookes (1 normal)
Dai (1 normal)
shaunmcdonald (1 normal)
Mr_Rimps (1 normal)
Huon (1 normal)

Just 2 normal and 1 mini left.......

Red

[British Red]

PMs sent to everyone who has asked for one so for with payment details

Red

[Timinwales]

Still a newbie,
but if theres a normal one going then yes please

Cheers Tim

[Mr_Rimps]

PayPal sent.
Thanks for organising this Red.

Cheers
Andy

[British Red]

Thanks Andy

LudlowSurvivors (1 normal)
FGYT (1 normal)
Chas Brookes (1 normal)
Dai (1 normal)
shaunmcdonald (1 normal)
Mr_Rimps (1 normal)
Huon (1 normal)
TiminWales (1 normal)

1 normal and 1 mini left.......

Red

[Aliwren]

1 Normal please!

[shaunmcdonald]

payment sent

Thanks for doing this red

[.Dai.]

PP sent Red. Thanks for the opportunity :)

[British Red]

Thanks shaun

LudlowSurvivors (1 normal)
FGYT (1 normal)
Chas Brookes (1 normal)
Dai (1 normal)
shaunmcdonald (1 normal)
Mr_Rimps (1 normal)
Huon (1 normal)
TiminWales (1 normal)
Aliwren (1 normal)

Just the mini in the picture left if anyone wants it (its a slightly smaller head that emerged from the forging so Cegga made it up as an unusual pocket axe)

Thnka a lot guys - PM sent to all with PayPal details

Red

[Aliwren]

Thanks Red PP Payment made :)

[Huon]

Hi Red,

Payment sent.

Many thanks for this!

Huon

[David.s]

Gutted, found this post last night and didnt think id have this cash but checked this morning and i do, but they are all gone now.

ohh well next time perhaps.

[British Red]

Never mind david, I was talking to cegga and he will do one more production run of these before we start working on a new design. I can't put all of the third batch on here but I'll see if I can divert a few

Red

[David.s]

Never mind david, I was talking to cegga and he will do one more production run of these before we start working on a new design. I can't put all of the third batch on here but I'll see if I can divert a few

Red


Excellent, il keep my eyes extremely peeled then.

[Quickbeam]

Missed it again :(

Nick

[Zammo]

The diddy one is still left.

[Tiley]

Is the mini one still available? If so, can I grab it? How do I pay for it?

Keeping my fingers crossed...

[Celt_Ginger]

I'd really, really, really like to get one of these. Put me down as a definate for one if there are any left, or on the next production run.

[Timinwales]

Payment sent,
Thanks for sorting this Red.....I hope I'm in for the delivery I dread to think what the neighbors will think if asked to take an axe in :yikes:
might solve my parking problem though :naughty:
Cheers Tim

[British Red]

Mini reserved pending Tileys confirmation - so all gone!

Sorry C_G we don't do orders on these - luck of the draw when I post the buy - sorry mate

Red

[rapidboy]

Damn thats what i get for going shooting :(

[FGYT]

all Pay palled up now ...................... i hope

gonna be dificult justifying a Double header to teh missis but i guess it could be delivered to a mates hose and I get weekend visiting rights :lmao:

ATB

Duncan

[British Red]

Sorry RB. There will be another few made before we start on the second design. I really don't want them to be a "chore" for Cegga though - we can always come back to them when we ahve the full range worked out!

Red

[Butchd]

Phew, thank goodness someone went for the mini, it was far too tempting. Lets hope he buys it so I don't get tempted again.

[AndyW]

Unbelievable!

I'm not on much for a few days as I've not been too well and the second batch comes up.

Still, that's fate for ya ;)

I hope everyone getting one enjoys them :cool:

[Tiley]

I'm backing out of the mini axe, saving my pennies for something larger next time around, so the mini is available once more.

[Shinken]

Shoot :(

shame

[British Red]

Righto Tiley thanks for letting us know.

The mini in the picture is available again if anyone wants it?

Red

[Eric_Methven]

Righto Tiley thanks for letting us know.

The mini in the picture is available again if anyone wants it?

Red

I'll have it! PM me paypal details please.

Eric

[British Red]

PM sent

All gone again!

Red

[Eric_Methven]

Payment sent.

Eric

[Greg]

Hi Red,

Can you definately put me down for one of the new batch if possible, I was at a bushmoot this w/end and missed this thread, God damn it!!!!

[British Red]

Sadly no advanced orders are taken Greg. Good luck on the next batch though!

Red

[British Red]

I suspect the next batch should give everyone a chance - first batch took less than an hour to sell, this batch took 10 hours. Of course given that "batch 3" will be the last for a long time, that might not be true :D

Red

[British Red]

[Rant ON]

:banghead: :banghead:

You will need to include your BCUK screen name, real name and shipping address with the payment

:banghead: :banghead:

So who didn't put their address on the paypal payment?

Cegga says:

Now i am back .I get pay´d for 12 axes so all are pay´d for .but some have not send there adress ??

So, if that's you PLEASE send your BCUK screen name. address and real name again to the e-mail address I sent you. If you aren't sure, please send it anyway.

No address. No axe.

[/Rant OFF]

Red

[Aliwren]

I think it depends on which box you ticked as to whether your address is sent or not ie Ebay payment, gift, other goods etc. I have sent PM and Email just to be sure!

[Gailainne]

I think it depends on which box you ticked as to whether your address is sent or not ie Ebay payment, gift, other goods etc. I have sent PM and Email just to be sure!

Good advise, I was caught out with that one the last time :(

Stephen

[Timinwales]

I think it depends on which box you ticked as to whether your address is sent or not ie Ebay payment, gift, other goods etc. I have sent PM and Email just to be sure!

Just in case sent details anyway, although I did fill the box in on PayPal aswell
still better safe than sorry.
Tim

[MacFeegle]

Bugger :( Take a few days off with the kids and miss it again, oh well hopefully next time. Superb workmanship as usual, can't wait for the next batch ;)

MacFeegle

[Matt Weir]

Out of curiosity - how is 'Cegga' pronounced?

[British Red]

I pronounce it "Cegga" although the other pronounciation is fine

Red

[Matt Weir]

I pronounce it "Cegga" although the other pronounciation is fine

Red

As in kegger or segger Red?

[British Red]

Sorry mate, I was trying to be ironic :)

I call him Michael, but I've always pronounced it "Kegga"

Red

[Matt Weir]

Sorry mate, I was trying to be ironic :)

I call him Michael, but I've always pronounced it "Kegga"

Red

lol, I though I detected a hint of that cheeky BR humour ;) :lmao:

[Cegga]

Hey
Now I have all adress so I start packing them Thanks all for this special thanks to B-R .Cegga ponounce segga not kegga :D
hope you have some fun with the axes :rolleyes:
Cegga segga kegga :lmao:

[British Red]

Damn,

I've been pronouncing it wrong!

You'll always be Kegga to me Segga

:D

Red (Good question Matt - I never even though of segga) -

Hey Cegga If you go on a long trip - is that a Segga Mega Drive ;)

edit to say - bet that makes no sense in Swedish :lmao: try googling Sega

[British Red]

That has to be the weirdest post I ever made - time to go to sleep!

Hey Cegga - time to stop making BR axes after the next batch and we should do some work on the "other" axe!
Red

[Cegga]

Damn,

I've been pronouncing it wrong!

You'll always be Kegga to me Segga

:D

Red (Good question Matt - I never even though of segga) -

Hey Cegga If you go on a long trip - is that a Segga Mega Drive ;)

edit to say - bet that makes no sense in Swedish :lmao: try googling Sega
Can be so but if you google cegga you find some fine racing cars and maybe some axes to :p
Cegga

[Matt Weir]

Can be so but if you google cegga you find some fine racing cars and maybe some axes to :p
Cegga

LOL, I imagined the accent and it feels right that it is a soft consonant.

[WoodMonkey]

Sorry to have missed this one again....Fingers crossed next time.
They look great :)

[Buckshot]

Hey Cegga - time to stop making BR axes after the next batch and we should do some work on the "other" axe!
Red
A double bit Nussmuk one would be nice

[British Red]

:D

I think so too......... ;)

[British Red]

Just to let everyone know the axes will be posted by Cegga on Thursday. Sick kids and drying linseed have slowed things down (you REALLY don't want parcels coated with wet linseed in the post :D).

If thats too slow for anyone, let me know ;)

Red

[Timinwales]

Just to let everyone know the axes will be posted by Cegga on Thursday. Sick kids and drying linseed have slowed things down (you REALLY don't want parcels coated with wet linseed in the post :D).

If thats too slow for anyone, let me know ;)

Red
Thanks for the update Red I'm sure they will be worth the wait :D
Tim
(even better I'm off next week so I should be here when it arrives)

[British Red]

Spoke to Cegga today. They did indeed go off on Thursday. With the vagaries of international shipping I'm guessing next week for delivery - could be sooner but 10-14 days seems the norm for air mail. Slow these planes huh?

There will be one more batch. I have a few that I have promised elsewhere, but I'll try to keep a few for here.

Then its probably going to be the next design (although we may come back to the Hunters axe again if the demand is there)

Don't want it to become a "bore" for Cegga though - some variety is called for. I think you'll like design #2 ;)

Red

[Dougster]

And it doesn't matter how much I ask, you'll not tell me what the next one is will you?

Out when do you think?

Just so I'm hovering.

BTW I've finished my re-grind on mine and now it really is an absolute marvel. It cuts far above its size and with such precision because of it. I'm quite happy taking off a 4 inch limb and carving a spoon from it, without changing until the crook knife. Fantastic tool. Thanks Cegga and Red again!

[British Red]

Glad it works mate - we've gone for a somewhat finer grind on the second batch based on the feedback received - I'll be interested to hear the comments as they turn up. I've ordered one for me too since Longstrider now owns the prototype.

The second one will be a while yet - we have cut steel on it but only fooling with weight and balance - no proper prototype yet. We'll need to get a special handle made too so don't hold your breath. No, we won't discuss it yet - it may come to nothing. I can tell you that the usual rules will apply - designed by me, built be Cegga, development cost swallowed by us. Its an axe design that I believe is simply not available at any price right now, but that is uniquely adapted to the needs of UK bushcrafters. It will be a higher priced item than the Hunters Axe because it will cost more to produce, but, I believe you will like it and think it worth the (still modest) costs

I'm toying with an "entirely new" clothing item too after some interesting recent conversations to go with the "entirely new axe" and "entirely new knife". Hopefully I'll have a prototype up for your comments in the Summer.

Red

[Aliwren]

Thanks for the update. I think my postman was beginning to get abit worried as to why I was waiting each day!!!

[Eric_Methven]

Thanks for the update. I think my postman was beginning to get abit worried as to why I was waiting each day!!!

Likewise. My postman thinks I'm stalking him.

Eric

[bambodoggy]

I saw Jon Pickett's and Silverback's last weekend....very nice....am I too late for this buy Red?

Cheers,

Bam. :)

[British Red]

I don't post 'em till they are built Bam, then its "first come first served". Seen too many deals go sour on "pre-orders" etc. I noticed another maker went under recently with pre-paid orders sadly. So no, orders, no deposits, no waiting. I post em when the oil is drying, first to pay get em and they get posted within a couple of days

Its not the only way, its just my way ;)

Red

[bambodoggy]

No worries Red, you're organising it so you do it your way :D

I'll try and keep my eyes open for you posting another one then....failing that if you come to the end of demand and have one left then give me a shout.

Many thanks,

Bam. :)

[Aliwren]

:red: :red: :red: :red: :D


Axe just arrived and looks great - Many thanks to British Red and Cegga - I cant wait to test it out!!

[Gailainne]

Got my Auction special today :D The thing is polished to a mirror finish, it looks fantastic, I will have to wait till I get home to post a pic.

British Red and Cegga :notworthy

Regards

Stephen

[British Red]

Glad they are showing up!

Hopefully mine will be there this weekend :D

Red

[Timinwales]

Just Arrived,... :D .
What a cracking bit of kit!!!!
:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
Thanks for sorting this Red, and Cegga it's absolutely blinking marvellous
Thanks Guys Tim :D

[chas brookes]

Hi
mine arrived this morning I can only second what everyone else has said so far cracking bit of kit. I hope to put it to use at the weekend and will report my findings which I am sure will reflect what a superb tool it looks
thanks Red and most of all Cegga for forging these axes
Chas :You_Rock_

[Eric_Methven]

My mini axe arrived this morning and I am so pleased with it I can't put it down. It fits my hand like an extension to my arm an is so comfortable to wield. I suspect this one will become my carving user.

Many thanks Red and Cegga for making an old man very happy. :You_Rock_

Eric

[British Red]

Im pleased yu are all pleased. I just got in and mine was waiting for me.

I think the slightly finer grind is an improvement too - as always it'll get honed to silly sharp but is pretty good out of the box.

Glad you liked the mini Eric - something unusual anyway!

Red

[Gailainne]

BR
You gonna do a tutorial on axe sharpening, I seem to remember you threatening to do that a while ago ;) It would be good to learn how to get Ceggas creation hair popping sharp. (A tut on your Cegga would be even better :D )

Regards

Stephen

[British Red]

Yep - will do - I'm on R&R in two weeks and I'll do it then mate

Red

[wingstoo]

I had a call this morning from SWMBO saying a box had arrived for me from Cegga...But that was just before 8am and I had to wait all day to open the box...


Thanks to Cegga and to Red for this great bit of kit, if I wore one I would take my hat of to you both.

LS

[.Dai.]

Mine arrived safe and sound today aswell. It's a nicely crafted piece and feels like it will fit the bill perfectly :)

A big thanks to those involved in this project :You_Rock_

Rgds,

Dai

[Mr_Rimps]

Got mine yesterday too.
Great peice of craftmanship.

Many thanks
Andy

[FGYT]

no sign yet and tommorrow is BHoliday so maybe tues :(


Lucky im now at home 24/7 :D


ATB

Duncan

[British Red]

Keep an eye out for the next few days dunc - if it doesn't turn up, I'll sort it out!

Red

[FGYT]

Keep an eye out for the next few days dunc - if it doesn't turn up, I'll sort it out!

Red

It will be fine
Ive never needed and axe ive no need for one at the moment and no plans to be out to use one

But i want it NOWWW :D


Postie will bring it when hes ready


ATB


Duncan

[shaunmcdonald]

Just got back from a weekend away and expected a "We tried to deliver " Note from the postie :( But there wasnt one so hopefully SWMBO will take it in tomorrow while im at work. I Cant wait............

[FGYT]

Arrived this morning

Lot smaller and lighter than i was expecting :D
beeen in the garden trying to work out which trees/shrubs the missus wont notice ive cut down


ATB

Duncan

[British Red]

I hope small and light is good Duncan ?

If its not what you want I know a few people who will take it off you!

Red

[FGYT]

I hope small and light is good Duncan ?

If its not what you want I know a few people who will take it off you!

Red

im sure it is as ive said ive never use an axe for bushcraft/ survival a Kukri is my usual choice (whicjh is bigger and heavier than the axe :D )

but i thought i would give it a go and this seems to be the recommended :D choice/Size etc
Plus im a sucker for Handmade craftsmanship (know what i mean ;) )

they can try n take it off me but it may get a bit messy

whens the Double bit due ;)

see dinky aint it
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Dunc/Axe.jpg

here next to my Kuk and grandads Helle Bard which ive just got hold of and must be 40yrs old ish

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Dunc/Axeknife.jpg

ATB

Duncan

PS i like Ceggas little card nice touch

[shaunmcdonald]

When i got home from work today it was waiting for me :)

It is a Beautiful thing i have to say. Much better than i had ever imagined it could be and as my 1st real axe i am really glad and proud to have had the chance to have one. :D

Thanks Red and Cegga :You_Rock_ for making this possible and i will no-doubt post some follow ups from when it gets used.

[British Red]

Glad they are all there guys!

(by gum you have big mitts Dunc) :D

40cm long, 650gms mate - much nicer than lugging another kilo!

As for future models...when Cegga and I are happy with them - theres no rush.

There will be some more of these in the future although most of the next batch are promised to be offered elsewhere (I have put all the first two runs here so fair's fair). We'll probably do 5 batches in total or thereabouts before it gets too dull.

I'm not getting into what the next one will be - please don't assume the next one will be a double bit though - we may do one in the future but not necessarily next - doubles are very expensive to do (more metal, two bevels to grind, hard to helve etc.). Effectively the effort doubles and materials become all custom (helves etc.). The cost would be quite a bit more than the Reds Hunter and I want people to feel that they are getting real value when they get a group buy from me. At £40 for the Hunter they are getting a single, craftsmen made axe for around the price of a wildlife hatchet (actually the better straight grain helve alone is worth any extra). I'd love to do a real cruiser (Nessmuk) - 18" helve and 750g head with a differential grind and offer it here. Sadly I'm just not sure it would sell in the right amounts to make it worth Ceggas time.

Red

[FGYT]

(by gum you have big mitts Dunc) :D

Red

Oi ita a Small Axe OK ........................:lmao:

[Cegga]

Hey!!
Hope that you all get the axes now and that they are what you expectet :eek:
I thank you all for the warm reception on the axes :notworthy .
Best Regards
Cegga

[FGYT]

:headbang: :You_Rock_

Cheers Cegga

[cccc]

So who didn't put their address on the paypal payment?

Cegga says:

Now i am back .I get pay´d for 12 axes so all are pay´d for .but some have not send there adress ??


:puppy_dog Hoping mine was included in the subject as suggested Red :-)

Fingers crossed....

[British Red]

Wrong thread mate - think you want the third group buy!

[cccc]

Wrong thread mate - think you want the third group buy!

:slap:



rats....