Hatchets?! Do you use them?

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I learned to use a hatchet way back in the scouts and still like them. I prefer a hatchet, a ~7" knife, and my spyderco endura folder to cover the bases.
 
I LOVE the Crash Rat but as mentioned before, it is fatiguing to chop with because of the death grip you need to hold it with during prolonged chopping. I would re-profile the edge for chopping on wood with one. They are designed for impact with hard objects like doorknobs and stuff and have an obtuse edge to withstand that kind of work. A good lanyard and some work on the edge and you could get a LOT of work done with one.

I am a sucker for tomahawks and axes and have several traditional types. I ended up finding that the little extra length and weight of the GB Scandinavian Forest Axe was the ticket. I also have two sizes of hawks too for smaller stuff.

I DO agree that a big knife has way more utility for me. To go out into the field with a 4" bushcraft knife and a 'hawk or my axe would be an intentional act of wanting to use an old school combo like that. Every time I decide to go out without "dressing up" I take one of my larger Busses.

A knife/hatchet combo is more sheeple friendly however.

Edited to add >> I guess what I am saying is it took an axe the size of the Scandinavian to overcome the chopping power of my Battle Mistress (again... my experience only) and I can't pry with my axe which you sort of CAN do with the Crash Rat.
 
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I like hatchets... my favorite is a 16" Wetterlings. It's sort of a budget version of the Gransfors Bruks. It's hand forged and cuts like a dream. It's large enough to be useful and small enough to wear in a belt sheath or throw in a backpack.

But now that I finally have a BM, I'll find out next camping season which I'd rather chop with. :)

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
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