+1 on the Estwing recommendation, I've had mine for years, well 2 actually. One Hatchet sized and another with a longer handle for camp chores and splitting elk sternums & pelvis' Never let me down and really holds an edge. They didn't break the bank either.Mine is an Estwing, IMHO the best there is, cannot break the handle off.
About $40.00 for it.
My hawk is a 1980's Cold Steel one.
Big knife? I have a Cold Steel Bowie with a 12 inch blade.
GHB, light camping, small trees.EDC? Camping? BOB/GHB? Backpacking? Use around the homestead? Chopping up liberals?
Estwing, I forgot about those, got a hammer of theirs, love it.Mine is an Estwing, IMHO the best there is, cannot break the handle off.
About $40.00 for it.
My hawk is a 1980's Cold Steel one.
Big knife? I have a Cold Steel Bowie with a 12 inch blade.
I have a couple of Gerber copies.I have two of these. Worth the money.
https://www.woodmanspal.com/product...iKU3r0vgr0cq8dkkeTOWRap1LfCyodxhoCMG8QAvD_BwE
Dang scary thing, not quite what I'm looking for.Only because I watched this video tonight and was unaware of this type of hatchet/ax, do I offer this up. The Francisca throwing ax.
I think it could be used for other things besides what it was originally crafted for...and they are still available.
Start just a tad before the 30:00 mark.
More research needed on my part.My go-to at camp and around the house hatchet, used almost daily is a True Temper Flint Edge with a 19" handle.
That is an interesting website! I enjoyed looking around there. I learned that a "bark spud" is a thing! I have long wanted one of the Swedish axes, but have never been able to pull the trigger on one.Estwing is what I have.
Plus an old US Army issue from the tool kit of a Deuce and a Half truck. (Shhhh!!! Don't tell the government, they might want it back :tango_face_smile: )
Fiskars makes a great one as well.
Anyone who doesn't live in a townhouse in the big city might find Bailey's a great place to shop. I do!!
Especially those who understand such terms as logdog, peavey, etc. (Calling your name @Slippy )
https://www.baileysonline.com Geared to the professional, there are great products for homesteaders and partimers, too. Check out their hatchets and axes.
Slippy at a minimum should spray some WD-40 on his Estwing stuff....:vs_wave:4 Things You Should Know About Slippy;
Thing 1; He likes ESTWING! (Has one more camp hatchet in a truck but too lazy to get it out for the pic!)
Thing 2; He USES ESTWING!
Thing 3: He should take some time and CLEAN HIS ESTWING stuffs
and the Thing 4 that you should know about Slippy!!
HE'S COOL!:vs_wave:
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