Customer Reviews

(038S) Snow and Nealley Pulaski Axe

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I build trails for a living and have literally hundreds of hours at the helm of a pulaski, so trust me when I say that the Snow and Nealley pulaskis I bought are probably the worst I have ever used. First of all, the first 2 I ordered arrived unfit for use. One had the head mounted at the wrong angle, and the handle on the other was bowed to the side. So far off to a bad start. Those went back, and 2 more were promptly delivered in their place. Initial impression was good- nice wood, shiny metal, and a sticker that said "our best." They would be great to hang on the wall, but that is where the greatness ends. The metal is soft, losing its edge and deforming immediately with use. The head is too light and the hoe end too small to be effective. It is possible S&N changed the head to a heavier one, but the axes I bought in July `08 had very little swing weight. I doubt very much that the head weighs more than 3.5 lbs. Find a Forest Service approved tool with a 4 lb head and you will be much, much better off, and likely have more cash left over. I would recommend the S&N pulaski only to Girl Scouts planting a garden, not adults planning to use a pulaski as it is intended. Mine are going to be returned or thrown into the bushes.

As regard to the Snow and Neally products. I love them. I have lived in Maine near their home. I have never found any ax type product better than Snow and Neally. As far as I am concerned they are the best! I can't recommend them enough! Mark

I have used many other imitation/knockoffs, axes and mauls, and have found that Snow and Nealley make the best. I currently own more than one of their products, and they are really fine quality, reliable, hard working tools, made for serious use- as intended. Mess with the rest, and then come back to the best- Snow and Nealley.