Another nice custom camp axe !

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I've noticed that a lot of the custom makers seem to be making a version of these small camp axes nowdays. Stomper ( JK Knives ) makes a real nice one as does G L Drew. Even Scott Gossman has given in to temptation and produced one !!!
Anyway I noticed that Matt of ML knives had put pics up of this one he has just completed for a custom order and thought you might like to see it.....

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A little custom camp axe is definitely on my list of things to get, unfortunately my list is long and my funds are short......one day though !!!!!
 
WILLIAM.M said:
Looks like a Blast to use
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Yeah I'm quite suprised we don't see more people on the forum with them. I'd imagine that with a decent edge they could do most tasks from skinning an animal to cutting up the meat and/or vegetables, making fuzz sticks, splitting kindling, chopping wood for shelters and at 1/4" thick still have the rigidity for prying out sections of fatwood etc !!!
 
I opted for a Khukri, but a small ake is another way to go, great for chopping and a skilled user could do a lot of tasks with them.
 
I have one of JK's custom axes, Very useful camp tool, I just need more time in the woods.

Here is the JK ax along with the Hiker and Hiker Backup by Stomper The handle on the Ax is his Red Micarta.
 

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Pit dog you are correct these little hatchets can do just like you said. I think a hatchet and knife just seem to go together. I just love mine.
That one from ML looks like a neat one.

Bryan
 
sicily02 said:
Pit dog you are correct these little hatchets can do just like you said. I think a hatchet and knife just seem to go together. I just love mine.
That one from ML looks like a neat one.

Bryan
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Hey sorry Bryan I had forgot that you had made some as well, yours were some of the first as well....made me feel bad now !:o
 
How much do those snatchets go for? I have a little greco hatchet thats pretty cool you guys should check his site out.
 
Hey pit, that one from Matt is really nice. I have to admit I'm not really a hatchet user. I've had requests in the past and figured I'd add one to my line up. After Estela and company used my original design at WLC, they gave me a few alterations and now I have a second model along with the original that will be available. I have been using the original and really have grown fond of it. Hatchets certainly won't replace the duties of a full size axe, but they do come in handy.
I still prefer a large fixed blade over a hatchet.
Scott
 
Hi all,

Pit do not feel bad LOL. Hatchets are just a cool tool to use. But if you are not use to using them they are kind of not the eastest tool to use.
Since a knife is what most people use even a longer knife is easyer than a hatchet for most jobs. I mean I really use mine for chopping wood up not much for cutting fish or bread stuff like that. I know that my hatchet can do it but I like using my knife more LOL.

Bryan
 
Looks really great. I used that Tyson Bushcraft again yesterdy, Love the heck out of that one.

Mike. What is the handle length on the Bark River?
 
Well Jim heres couple for ya;).

The one on the left is Rocketbombs and then mine is on the right.

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This is a knife/hatchet LOL

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Bryan
 
sicily02 said:
Well Jim heres couple for ya;).

This is a knife/hatchet LOL

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Bryan
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Hey Bryan how do ya find that knife/hatchet works, I actually drew up some designs similar to that a short time back.
If the blade sloped back from the back portion of the blade to the handle junction at a nice radius then that section could be used as a draw knife as well ! Does that make sense ?
 
Hi pit, yes that makes sence. This design was from another forum member and is to his specs. Do you have a pic of that drawing that you mentioned?

Bryan
 
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