17 cm pocket hatchet

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samek

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My proffession allows me to spend a lot of time in nature. I have allways apperciated cutting tools as my usefull companions. Knives, folding saws, axes and hatchets are my allmost every day companions for last 25 years; a knife in pocket I have already as a kid. I have also made and modyfied lot of knives and make numerous leather sheats. With constant use of sharp tools, expeiences and extra education (literature, internet) my knewldge about them grows and becomes more and more mature :rolleyes:. My vision of an ideal cutting tool changes from time to time (and yes, I know, there isn't such a thing as an ideal knife ;)). Years ago I glorify big half a kilo knives. Last years my favourite knives were scandi knives. In last time I am obsessed with hatchets (my wife say so. I think this is just increased affection) and their usability.

Especcially I apperciate hatchets as a woodworking tool for tasks which can be finished with knife, but you can do them with hatchet easily. Hatchet has become my regular companion for outdoors and used tool in my workshop. I have at least 10 different. If I am going to a walk or hike in nature without a hatchet I am feeling half naked. This is as much unpleasant as are unpleasent amased looks of people :)eek:) I met when they saw me walking around with hatchet over my shoulder.

Thats why I desided to make very little pocket sized hatchet, but still big enough to be functional. I reshaped little 0,5 kilo hatchet head, make a little handle and lether sheath (secured to unintentional opening when in pocket) with different carrying options. I think I succeed. Of course I prefer a bigger axe for cutting trees, but as a little usable tool and as a device for preservation of my mental health (you know, not feeling half naked :)) is extraordinary!

weight: 0,5 kg
length: 17 cm
cutting edge: 7,5 cm
handle: ash

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Samek
 
Very nice work.
This tool looks like a pleasure to work with.

Best,
Ron
 
I like the leather on that. The blade looks like it would be pretty fun to use, too. Cool :thumbup:
 
The hand axe was a mainstay tool for our paleolithic ancestors. Often little more than a rock sharp on one side, they provide heavier chopping than a knife and more controlled cuts than a regular hatchet or axe. They are perfect for ulu type chores like scraping and slicing.

Looks like your tool would be perfect in that role.

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I use a Bark River Mini Axe for that role but your pics have me thinking.........

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Samek,
Great job, sir. Nice little piece of kit! Granfors Bruks has a Mini Hatchet but yours is even more compact. That sheath is even better than the axe. Can I have consent to use that snap tab retaining pocket? Very nice.

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Very nice Samek, looks like a pleasure to carve with,or lite chopping.
And the sheath is awesome.:thumbup:

Pat
 
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