For all you Axe vs. Khukri vs. Chopper guys, I did my own testing

[k-spar]

If you’re looking to keep pack weight down you should ditch the choppers all together. I have spent a good deal of time in northern Ontario during winter (Wabakimi Prov. Park) for several days at a time, and a folding saw was sufficient for keeping a good sized fire going.

However, a big knife/axe can make life easier, I usually don’t mind the extra weight when I do pack em’.

well, i didn't so much mean lighten, as much as "make simpler." 1 tool to do the job of 2 is nice.

and yes i know about redundancy

 

[Spectre]

The Chiruwa Ang Khola is the thickest kukuri available, until you get into outrageous territory (usually close to TWICE as long!). I personally prefer a slightly longer, thinner HI kuk, like my 17.5" Ganga Ram. Not quite as sturdy, but your CAK is practically bulletproof, so that's just relative. I generally prefer kukuris to hatchets.

That said, I have a lovely, beautifully balanced little hawk Tom Krein built a great belt Tec-lok sheath for. I don't know who made it, but it appears to have two Rs, facing both directions, as a maker's mark. I also have a D. Hoskins "Tommyhawk" that has to be seen to be believed.

J

 

[crossada]

wow! there was some thought put into that tommyhawk. how does the spike attach to the head?

 

[Spectre]

Allen heads. There are three pieces that make a hammer face. The two outside pieces can be substituted with the spike attachment.