Newbie

[surfing ronin]

First,
My apologies if this is a bothersome question.

Second,
I have fallen to the influences of wanting to learn about hatchets & axes for utility and defense (I recently saw the movie, "The Patriot").

What hatchet or axe would be recommended as a "first" to buy? I have determined that two will need to be purchased, one for defense, one for utility.

I am an eager student, so please give any and all advice.

Thank you

 

[MTF3]

You're in the right place...

You can start off with the Classic Ranger Spike Hawk. Durable and fun to throw...It won't be long until you will have to have a Vietnam Tachical or one of the Next Generation Ranger Hawks. Just wait until you handle one and hear that "Thunk"...

Just pop in this forum and ask away...

I was telling people in New York, if you buy ten we will come to your town and start a war for you....

Welcome Aboard,

Melvin

 

[DocPat2511]

For utility, the forged Rogers Ranger Spike hawk (if you want something that hits like a truck or you really need a hammer poll get the Light Infantry). For defense . . . If the longer handle doesn't cause problems get the NG Ranger, otherwise get the Vietnam Tactical. Either of those, of course, is absolutely excellent- I like the light weight and reach of the NG, but the head design of the Vietnam is so elegant and functional you can't go wrong either way.