are ther knivens that can chop wood like a 12 inch hatchet

I have several choppers that will outcut a hatchet. I don't even own a hatchet anymore. I think most folks go with hatchets because 1. That's all they know about, and 2. They are relatively inexpensive.
 
My vote is for the kukri. Go to the Himalayan Imports forum, find a good one, try it out. Then buy another. Trust me - you'll want too. Try them all - there's a lot of variety to them, they're handmade, and for the money, one of the best deals out there.

thx - cpr
 
Grampa said:
From BRKT, you could choose the Golok, the Clax, the Rogue, or even the Canadian Camp.

My favorite of those would be the Golok.
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So good to hear you here, Grampa. We are waiting for the Golok next week, I hope.:thumbup:;)
 
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Any of these would work. Check out the Himalayan Imports forum if you're looking for a khukuri.
 
benchmadebob said:
witch knives ??
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A Marbles Trailmaker and a couple of generic choppers that I picked up for $10 each at a gun show. The guy I got them from said he picked them up in Thailand and they were made out of L6 steel from old rock saw blades. I don't know if all of that information is accurate, but they can chop like nobody's business.

One production knife that got an excellent review from Scott Gossman of Gossman Knives is the Browning Crowell and Barker Competition Knife. The Bark River Golok has also gotten excellent reviews from several people and should be available again pretty soon.

One thing I like about a chopper is that I find it easier to split wood with one (by batoning) than using a hatchet in addition to being more efficient at wood chopping chores.

The hatchets I had when I got the first chopper (the Trailmaker) were nothing fancy - just a Kershaw and an old Boy Scout hatchet. I'm sure there are much better ones around, but I'm happy enough with the choppers that I'm not likely to spend any more money on hatchets.

I know that a lot of folks prefer hatchets, and I have no quarrel with them. If a hatchet suits their tastes, that's great. I just fall into the other camp.
 
Since were talking "knivens", the Fallkniven Thor isn't half bad.

I cut down a smallish (approx. 4-inch diameter) tree with one.
 
Since you are looking to spend under $250 I'd second the votes for:

Ranger Knives RD9
Scrap Yard Dog Father
H.I. Khuk
and keep an eye on the "Knife Makers" section here. Great deals on choppers often pop up. Good luck and let us know what you end up with. ;)
 
benchmadebob said:
if i could get a knife that could chop like a 12 inch hatchet it would be awsome
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A good hatchet will function as a hatchet better than a knife.

But there are knives that will chop well and will additionally do things that the hatchet will not do.

I prefer a smaller knife and a hatchet. Others prefer a large knife. It's what works for you.
 
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