In need of a hatchet. Suggestions?

[Steve Tall]

I ordered a boys axe from jacks a couple days ago. I was looking for a decent 2.5 lb head axe for general chores. When it comes in I'll give my shot at a review...

Looking forward to hearing about it, good and/or bad.

 

[Infi-del]

I am in need of a decent hatchet for hiking/backpacking. It needs to be relatively small but still able to split wood and do basic chores around camp. I also have a budget of $50 or less. If you guys could give me a hand it would be great.

For right around or under your budget you can find a Wetterlings Wildlife Hunting Axe. Very high quality. If you want to spend a little more and do it right the first time and never have to look back... Look for a Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet. That's about as good as it gets. And you can find them for $75.00 to $100.00.

 

[bigcountry1315]

Outdoor life just had an article rating different hatchets.The one that came out rated the best was a Fiskars.I just picked one up on line for $25 and I am very happy with it.

 

[markv]

A lot of talk about this a while back:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/837501-REVIEW-The-new-Fiskars-X7-14-quot-Hatchet

Go to Sears.

yes .Sears has a nice little hatchet for about $17:thumbup:

buzz

 

[ahmukilu]

Thank you for all the awesome suggestions! I'm thinking for the sake of price and weight, I may go with the Fiskars x7. I need it soon for an upcomming trip and don't have too much time to do my research on a good hawk or anything of the sort. Any strong objections?

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

Fiskars seem to get the job done from what people say so I don't think it would be a bad choice at all. I don't have one. Husqvarna makes a good hatchet for $40

 

[trevytrev]

Husqvarna makes a good hatchet for $40

<-- This! I own a Husqvarna Hatchet and it's small and very nice. For about $50 bucks you get a Swedish made hatchet, can't beat that imo.