dumb question #2

[anewguy]

In response to a previous “dumb question” of mine, I have been turned on to swamp rat knives. While browsing their site I happened upon “Paul’s Ratchet” and I must say that I was very tempted to order one (I have been using a buddy’s Gerber Back Paxe on past camping/backpacking trips). However, after reading many of the post on this forum, it sounds like you guys are in favor of the Gransfors (sp?) axes/hatchets. So here it is, dumb question number two, how do these two products (and I am thinking specifically of the smallest GB axe, I think it is called the wildlife hatchet) compare? And before I try to explain away anything I will admit that I think the “Ratchet” looks better (yeah, I’m a dork, I know). OH yeah, what do you guys think about SWKW “Penetrant Inspection?” (www.swamprat.com/specs.html) sorry if I have exceeded by quota of dumb questions in one post, thanks in advance for any help you could offer.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

The GB axes are purely optomized wood working tools, the Swamp Rat Hatchets are more utility based.

The crack inspection, as with any QC measure is always appreciated by users buying for performance.

-Cliff

 

[DancesWithKnives]

The comparably sized GB product of which you are thinking is the mini belt hatchet (about 13 oz.). The wildlife is considerably larger and heavier.

As Cliff says, the GB will probably outchop the ratchet on wood but you might rather have the ratchet for bone. I have a mini that I like a lot but I might someday also buy a ratchet just for the heck of it.