hachet versus chopper?

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Is there any thing different about the steel in a paul's hatchet that would make it preferable to any other busse chopper? I assume they are both made of the same steel and that the knife choppers dont give up anything to the paul's hatchet.
 
No, there's no difference in the steel but the grind on the blade makes it a preferable chopper IMHO,Also the blade shape allows it to be used as a ULU knife,The hatchet also Makes a perfect addition to any kitchen.
 
Never handled one, but my impression is that the Pauls Hatchet is on the small side, and with the short handle is not a great wood chopper.
 
I gotta agree with what's been said already. Even most tomahawks aren't great choppers or splitters and I love hawks so it's hard for me to say that. They are usually thin and the eye hangs up on splitting and hard to baton should you need to so you end up putting more work in. I'd go with a big blade more versatile. I do admit I never go into the woods without a hawk though. But the Paul's hatchet I just don't know if it's gonna do what your hoping it will do but if you like it where there is a will there is away I'd love to be proven wrong cuz I want 1 but can't justify it.
 
Now I could see it being good at dressing and butchering game too. Boring don't get me wrong if you got 1 or get 1 just use it and play with it and you'll find ways to make it work for you.
 
Saw one on the exchange. managed to hold off on last one. I think i will hold out still. thanks everyone.
 
To me, and that's my opinion, it feels a bit like a broken big knife. Not long enough to do any real chopping.
 
Paul's Hatchet is not a chopper, it's tiny (and i love it like that).
A friend made a comparison with a good chopper and a good hatchet, the hatchet was a little bit better (a few seconds), but the saw was of course far ahead!
 
Hatchets sketch me out. To small of a cutting surface which makes it easier to miss and hit your legs. Not bad if you use them on your knees, but I just like the much bigger cutting surface of a chopper. I would rather get an ax with a longer handle to get distance from your limbs and a good 2 handed grip. I also drink a lot, I factor this in with a bigger sweet spot when chopping :thumbup:
 
The paul's is a great little chopper. No you don't want to tackle a 12" tree with it. You could if you had to though. Lashing it to a stick is a great way to make a make shift axe. If givin the choice between the paul's and an fbm as my one blade in the wood's. The paul's win's out. Yes it's less of a chopper and the cutting surface is alot less. It's a hell of alot easier to skin something with it. As mentioned above it is also very useful in the kitchen/camp. Talk about a rib chopping machine. It also weigh's less and take's up less space. You should consider sheeple factor too. I am very lucky to live where I do. Most don't even bat an eye with it on my side. Something like a B-11 might be a different story. Sure you could get away with it here. There would be a few more people paying attention to you. Everyone's mileage will very. Get one to try out. If you don't like it you can send it to me for disposal.lol
 
Here's my Wetterlings wild side with my tglb... neither are ideal choppers but they get the job done around the fire pit, up the mountain, and on the trial...
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