lets chop a hardened oak pallet 2x4

[Guineaman]

The contenders,United cutlery m48,Bahco laplander,Becker bk9,Becker Bk4,Norlund small hatchet.

I enjoy all of these tools, but some do the job of chopping a dried oak 2x4 better than others.
United cutlery M48 tomahawk is fun to throw and seems pretty bullet proof ,but even with nice sharpened edge and looking really spiffy (if I say so myself) doesnt quite do the job.47 hits to get through 2x4.

Bahco Laplander, razor sharp and will have this in arsenal of wood processing equiptment,102 strokes but very low energy use.

Becker Bk4, chopping machine but not the winner, 43 chops. nice and sharp could be user error.

Becker Bk9, I love this knife , it always performs, 34 chops

THE WINNER, Small Norlund axe,26 chops. I polished and handled this axe and it performs very well. I'll still take my 9 for every day use!

 

[The Warrior]

That's one sweet looking Norlund.

 

[KP]

I like those bk4 handles. Where did those come from?

Great matchup and pics. From your review and Thrills, it seems like the 9 is pretty much going to be favored over a hatchet every time. It chops just as good and can be used for so much more.

 

[Guineaman]

That's one sweet looking Norlund.

I'ts a really nice piece of steel and performs superbly. I bought on the bay new old stock. rehandled thru house handle, I believe. Polished and it's a stud!

I like those bk4 handles. Where did those come from?

Great matchup and pics. From your review and Thrills, it seems like the 9 is pretty much going to be favored over a hatchet every time. It chops just as good and can be used for so much more.[/QUOTE

Homemade micarta. Internet is a wonder. Thanks

 

[Stark Knives]

That axe sure polished up nicely.

Thanks for the test!

Erd

 

[monstrum]

i agree nice norlund and also nice set up there like all the wood grips

 

[thrillbilly]

Fine work! that hatchet is a real beut!

*grumble* AGAIN with the hawk porn! I must resist

 

[ThePointyEnd]

I'm impressed that any knife even began to hang with a full on hatchet. only 8 strokes more with the BK-9, Impressive!

 

[Nsvens89]

nice thread, even though it is tempting me with a laplander and a machax haha. I really do need to get a laplander at some point.

 

[Guineaman]

I'm impressed that any knife even began to hang with a full on hatchet. only 8 strokes more with the BK-9, Impressive!

Ya! It's that good