WEYLAND Bushcraft Settlers Tool - Scotch Eye Hand Auger Wrench for Survival, Manual Drill for Bushcraft & Woodworking Hand Tools, Camping Gear for Outdoor DIY & Shelter Building

I thought seriously about not even ordering this. It looked a little "tricksey" to me. HOWEVER, I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box and examined the device. Obviously, I can't verify material used but the material used appeared top quality in materials and manufacturing and handling. The design is great as well as the execution. There was a very slight depression and a very small icicle in the weld puddle. I have inspected many welds in my time and the puddle issues will not be a problem, I am sure. I took a small whetstone and smoothed off the icicle so it would not scratch my hand. Worked well. I grabbed a couple pieces from our ash tree to try it out. I used a rubber mallet to tap the head to make the one inch diameter cut for the cross piece. Used my new Mora Garberg to baton and smooth the piece to size. I placed this piece into the eye and then drilled a nice 1" hole. After I removed the cross piece, I tapped it into the hole. It fit really well. I had thought of using it to make a ladder, however at 245lbs, I am not sure the 1" diameter would take the weight even with a good piece of wood. Maybe I will just order the larger diameter one next time. But, the things you can use this to make are limited only by your imagination (emergency shelter, shack, rustic chairs, toys for the grandkids, monkey bars etc.) Overall finish and fit are very good. The size is awesome for the tool you get you get and the things you can do with it. In my opinion, I got my money's worth on this purchase. Very impressed.

This tool appears well made. I believe the weld goes all the way through the eye, inside ground n buffed to a finished look. It’s stronger. Others have the bit welded just to eye outside handle and seem pitted. Weak. Stick into handle works well, bit cuts, I punch a starter hole and it’s easy. Use w care. The one I received the bit has a few tiny chips out along cutting edge, no big deal (can be sharpened). Used w care (gloves or something covering the bit when holding) the peg maker works, go easy w confidence. One can go w make ur own pegs no problem. This is a fun shop/camp tool, left to ur imagination and skill - no telling - what one can make ! Leather case nicely made. This tool is more expensive than others however well worth the extra $In closing V Goo !!!

I contacted Weyland prior to purchase for design specifications and received immediate and concise feedback. I purchased both the 1" and 1.5" auger set. The construction of the auger is through the wall of the scotch eye and welded; exactly the design needed for strength and torque. The finish on the tools is most impressive without marring, blemishes, or scarring. The sharpness of the auger and cutting end of scotch eye are also impressive, clean grinds with no burrs. The tools are robust and heavy in weight which lends to easier handling while drilling with auger and batoning scotch eye. Leather sheaths are thick grain, well stitched, and I have no concerns or doubt will hold up well with proper leather maintenance. Completely and extremely satisfied!!

I didn’t know about this tool (Settler’s Wrench A.K.A. Scotch Eye Auger) until recently. I saw different uses and some of the things people were making with these tools, so I bought one to check it out. This one by Wayland appears to be well made, solid, sharp, with a strong weld. I put many pictures to help you examine the tool before you buy it. I purchased the 1.5 inch and it is a monster. I wish the auger was a little longer though. A longer auger is useful to create a rocket stoves on a larger diameter piece of wood, if that is your intended use for it. The sheath is ok, it does the job and the tool fits very snug. I built a hammer, and the peg maker is not like you see in YouTube, not easy at all. I tested it out in my garage twice and it was IMPOSSIBLE to get the tool out of the peg. It was seized and I had to go to great lengths to get the piece of wood out of the steel (after I broke the piece of wood). I reached out to Wayland and the response I received was that the peg tool is used to go as deep as 3/4 inch into the peg. This seemed too shallow of a peg and cannot be used for things intended for hard use (stools, ladders , etc.) I won’t be making pegs with the tool in the field. I’ll just use it as a guideline for size and I’ll use my knife to carve the pegs instead. Time will tell on the quality of the tool.

Great quality product! Haven't tried it out yet, but it sturdy and well built, and should be perfect for it built purpose! Thank you Weyland for this amazing product!

Well crafted! I have used similar like this with a smaller bore. The carry case is a nice convenience!

Leather storage pouch is actually surprisingly excellent quality, and the tool itself is more than worth the price. Own a few of these now and can tell this one will outlast the rest.

Nice item. used to bore into problem tree and apply herbicide. will be handy with fence post on farm. Cut you a stick or use a dowel for leverage. Does the job