I haven't had a hatchet in a long time, and I've decided it's time to get one. I know there's got to be some out there that are of better quality than the ones they sell at Home Depot or in the camping section at Walmart. I also know there's got to be some cheaper than those extremely well made Swedish ones. I tend to think I know a fair amount about knives, but hatchets are outside my range. What do you folks say?
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General hatchet question
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You might try American Tomahawk Company . They are more about tomahawks, but they are good quality.
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Wetterling is a step down in price from the Bruks axes significantly, but fairly close in performance.Zeppelin said:
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Cold Steel has some, never tried them. I've heard very good things about American Tomahawk. Have you looked at kukris?
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Estwing make some of the best and good prices too!tom. 
I've never thought Gransfors Bruks are that expensive! If that's the case I agree with Deputy Tom, Estwing is built to last a lifetime. Knives of Akaska has a nice Hatchet but again, it might be more than you want to spend. Good luck, Scott
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Good topic. I had a customer in my store a while back talking about how great the "Colt" hatchet is. He had never held one, in fact he was checking out ours. But apparently it got a good write up somwhere and beat out the Gerbers, even. Now I have never repeated that because I'm skeptical about United Cutlery and have not seen the article.
It looks nice. Has a steep hollow grind. But it's super light because there's a chinsy fixed blade in the handle. Can't say I'm wild about it, but if someone else here could comment on the Colt Hatchet, I would appreciate the info.
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It looks nice. Has a steep hollow grind. But it's super light because there's a chinsy fixed blade in the handle. Can't say I'm wild about it, but if someone else here could comment on the Colt Hatchet, I would appreciate the info.
-KC