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I am looking for a camp axe. I am completely new to the hatchet or axe market. I do know that in most cases you pay for what you get. I am looking for suggestions, custom makers, etc. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Chris
 
Wetterlings wildlife hatchet- for a good solid axe. I think it's 13 inches long. Gransfor brux, for a good solid axe thats more expensive and a little better looking and prepped. Both will last you a long time.
 
Check with some older folks at hunter & angler clubs etc. Nice to try out various implements and sizes before you commit. The Scandinavian custom stuff is outrageously expensive (rightly so I suppose) but for sure you can check local want ads and flea markets to come up with something of equal or better quality for considerably less money. And then if you lose it or don't like there hasn't been much risk.
In my 50 adult years of enjoying the outdoors I've never found use for a hatchet! Knives/axes/Swede saw are considerably more useful.
 
I like saws alot. I rarely do much wood processing in woods unless setting up a semi-permanent base camp, so when I do a true axe or folding saw if I am humping it in is the way to go. But I am sentimental and do have a soft spot for hatchets as I was a boyscout once and thus raised on hatchets and pocket folding knives (coupled with saws) as do everything implements.
 
willywonka said:
I like saws alot. I rarely do much wood processing in woods unless setting up a semi-permanent base camp, so when I do a true axe or folding saw if I am humping it in is the way to go. But I am sentimental and do have a soft spot for hatchets as I was a boyscout once and thus raised on hatchets and pocket folding knives (coupled with saws) as do everything implements.
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I lied! As stated above I was in Boy Scouts once too (1960s) and recall being encouraged to purchase a folding pocket knife plus a hatchet for all of the jamborees we went to. A hatchet is a much safer instrument for a 10 year old to wield than is an axe!
 
If it were me I'd go bigger and get something in the 19-25" range. The GB small forest axe is smaller than you think, more like an oversized hatchet. Getting your hands on a few is a good idea to see what you really want if you have not already. Then just pick up a lower cost estwing hatchet and do some work on the edge for a smaller tool.
 
If you give us an idea of your budget, that will help.
Also, if you can tell us what you plan to use it for.
 
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