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Is there a minimum/maximum head weight to handle length ratio for effecient chopping? It seems like some of the smaller hatchets/axes choose a handle length based on portability rather than function, but I am extremely ignorant on axes. FYI, I am looking for a relativley lightweight hatchet/axe to use when quartering up a large animal like an elk or someday a moose. It would be used to remove the skull cap or open the ribcage or pelvis. I suppose if I got caught out overnight in an emergency situation I would chop branches or open up a log for dry wood. Weight is somewhat of an issue if I am in the mountains at altitude. I tried some of the full tang "backpacking" hatchets but found them worthless. Regards.
Well looking around, there is a Buck camp axe, Eastman Outdoors ax/saw combo, Gerber, and the numerous tomahawk styles. The latter seem to have a longer handle length for their head weight. I know there are the Gransfors bruks axes but they seem too upscale for me right now.
Well looking around, there is a Buck camp axe, Eastman Outdoors ax/saw combo, Gerber, and the numerous tomahawk styles. The latter seem to have a longer handle length for their head weight. I know there are the Gransfors bruks axes but they seem too upscale for me right now.
