Fun project – hatchet, how small can it be?

[samek]

Hallo, hatchet people!

I asked myself what's in the title – how small can a (functional) hatchet be?

And I made one – it's 14,5 cm long overall (about 5 and ¾ inch). Handle is made from yew.

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Samek

 

[SamuraiDave]

Cool hatchet, and beautiful piece of wood!

 

[I'mSoSharp]

You've made a great job of that Samek, only thing is if you go for a light head it's an advantage if you can swing it fast. Yours would probably make a nice carver for push cutting?
I had a similar idea but made a very long handle for a head weighing just 8oz, under 5" tall.

This surprisingly chops really well with a total weight including the handle of just 11.5oz, or less than a can of Coke.
OK it isn't compact like yours but the head can easily be slid off for packing.

 

[Agent_H]

I like it Samek. What do you see as its make usage?

The obvious planning, sketching, and clean outcome really are commendable.

Also, I always enjoy seeing your sheath work

 

[Carondelet]

I dig it! I'd take that with me in the woods instead of a knife for any hike, day trip, or camping trip! That's the next thing I'm gonna find now! A small hatched head

 

[Park Swan]

Really nice work! It's adorable. Handle shape is on point.

 

[Square_peg]

That's cute. At razor sharp it could be a cool push cutter.

 

[Moonw]

Ditto! You have quite some skills!

 

[Hickory n steel]

What's the head weigh ?
My Vaughan sub zero has an 8oz head.