Hatchet it is!

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DeltaCypher0

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After posting a thread asking advice on whether to get a BK9 or a hatchet, I have concluded that I would like to invest in a hatchet. Now I need help finding one that is right for me. So here's a list of concerns I have.

1. American Made - I like to invest in the good ol' USA, so which American companies make good hatchets?

2. What handle length and head weight would be best? I'll be using it for camping and day hikes to chop lengths of wood for firecraft and some basic shelter building.

3. "Full tang" or a hatchet with a head that is fastened to a handle?

I'm open to any other suggestions that will help in my decision making.

Thanks, stay sharp!
 
If you want a full tang, look at the Estwing Sportsman. If you want a wooden haft, you should check the Vaughn Carpenter's Half Axe. If you are looking at a larger head and longer haft, look at the Council Tool selection.

Howard
 
What size are you looking for (head weight and haft length) and then also what is your price range?
 
Somewhere around 20" and about 1lb. I"m looking for somewhere around $50. Definitely less than $100. I want high quality, but I don't care to pay an arm and a leg for something that will perform just as well as a cheaper model. I've looked around a little and seem to find most hatchets are in the $50-$60 price range.
 
You can still find Wetterlings Large Hunter Axes for under $70. That's a very good axe and if it's in the budget I would go with that one.
 
HandAxeProMan said:
If you want a full tang, look at the Estwing Sportsman. If you want a wooden haft, you should check the Vaughn Carpenter's Half Axe. If you are looking at a larger head and longer haft, look at the Council Tool selection.

Howard
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^This.
 
Somehow I can see Memphis (poor soul isnt even in on this conversation) out in the woods with his new shiny hatchet and singing -

"I'm too sexy for these woods, too sexy for these woods, too sexy by far......"
 
DeltaCypher0 said:
After posting a thread asking advice on whether to get a BK9 or a hatchet, I have concluded that I would like to invest in a hatchet. Now I need help finding one that is right for me. So here's a list of concerns I have.

1. American Made - I like to invest in the good ol' USA, so which American companies make good hatchets?

2. What handle length and head weight would be best? I'll be using it for camping and day hikes to chop lengths of wood for firecraft and some basic shelter building.

3. "Full tang" or a hatchet with a head that is fastened to a handle?

I'm open to any other suggestions that will help in my decision making.

Thanks, stay sharp!
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Here ya go.....

http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=17HB18

http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=125HU

http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=22BR
 
Operator1975 said:
Somehow I can see Memphis (poor soul isnt even in on this conversation) out in the woods with his new shiny hatchet and singing -

"I'm too sexy for these woods, too sexy for these woods, too sexy by far......"
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SO...SEXY...IT...HURTS.

Generally speaking, I only sing that when I'm in the woods with my Mustad carpenters axe, FYI.
 
M3mphis said:
SO...SEXY...IT...HURTS.

Generally speaking, I only sing that when I'm in the woods with my Mustad carpenters axe, FYI.
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LOL I can see it now - Memphis in the woods, nice fire, sitting by it, with "the precious" Mustad.......my precious....the operator wants me precious......
 
No worries on the Estwings either! They take a good edge with a little work, and hold up very very well. Though due to their thinner bit design they don't split as well. Some folks also have problems getting them sharp enough for skinning tasks, though I have never had that problem with any of mine.
 
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