Primary mission of the Paul's Hatchet

BlackKnight86

BlackKnight86

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Hi, guys!

Hey, those of you who own and use Paul's Hatchets; how do you mainly use it? I've got one from one of the folks who went to Blade this year; but I've not had the chance to really put it through its paces.

I've done some ulu-type cutting; not bad at that...maybe a bit awkward with the handle sticking out, but definitely manageable. I haven't had a chance to really chop, yet; but I've gotten a good feel for it. It's weight seems enough that it would be a very capable chopper on small jobs; but I'd imagine it'd tire a person out after a bit of time, especially on larger jobs, because of its small size. I'd also like to see how it does finer wood/bush work...that's the main reason I bought it, for a nice little bush ax that could also do knife stuff if needed. And I've never skinned anything; so I couldn't even guess how it'd perform on game.

So what is its role for you? When you carry, do you carry it solo; or would you always pair it with a blade? Do you do a lot of actual chopping with it? What do you all think of it?

Also, anyone have both the Paul's Hatchet and the Swamp Rat Ratchet? What do you think of the two, and how they compare? Not just the steel, but the feel in the hand as well.

Thanks, guys!

BK86
 
I have a close cousin, the Ratchet. And yea, it seems to be a rather mission specific tool. Kind of like half a knife, which opens up a whole world of possibilities in the field. Game processing being one of the places it shines.

I love my little half knife. :D
 
i take mine every where i can. i have used it to do everything, from split kindling, food prep, to mechanic work.

a friend of mine got a doe last monday, and i capped part of it with the paul's. it's awesome at chopping rib's, veggie's, cracking nut's.

most of what i do with mine is on the job stuff. i have a problem with old building's, clean up site's, junk yard's. i just can't seem to stay away from them, no matter how hard i try. for example i was pounding in a few nail's for a temp header board on a lean-to we were working under. not to long after that i opened a few can's with it, to see what was in them. later that day i had to chop a hole in some plyboard. worked like a charm on everything i asked of it.

long period's of chopping can get painful. i usually keep a braided lanyard on my wood's paul. gripping it lower with two to three finger's on the handle and the lanyard wrapped around your last two. you get a lot more chopping swing and power, plus the shock isn't as bad.

the best thing about the paul's is the package. if i walked around with a fbm or b-11 strapped to my side i might get stopped a lot more. with the compact size i still get a lot of blade, in a small size that all but goes un-noticed around here.

will it out chop a fbm, no. will i take a paul's over a fbm, anyday of the week. don't get me wrong, i own and use both. the paul just suit's me better for my "edc". also if you want to get some swing with it, just lash it to a nice hickory or locust pole. the tube's make this very quick and easy to do. you would be surprised how much it bite's! i hope this help's and enjoy the hell outta it.
 
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since eveyone else is to cool for school, how about some old pic's?

here is the lanyaed.
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more old pic's, of some kindling
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paul with a 3816 Kitty motor
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beer is good
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well he's not very good compared to these three.
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like i said you can do almost anything with it. maby i'll flip some hot cake's for ya in the morn with it. i do have to add that you Can Not make a pbj with it. the mess is not worth the effort! yeah you can pour the Jelly, but waiting on chunky legiums will make ya "open" the jar. someone will be along shortly with a few other user pic's.
 
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Oger I want some pictures of you flipping hot cakes with it. :D We can see how the photo compares to the MOAB and cheese pictures. :thumbup:
 
anything for you miss lexi. just give me a day or two to get caught up with stuff.
 
Besides all the pros mentioned above the Pauls Hatchet was made for, and in honor of Jerry's Dad.:cool:

One of my favorites:thumbup:
 
this thread is really cool, I have always wondered how it really is for use in general, keep it coming guys
 
Back to life with this delicious thread! Paul's Hatchet is looking more and more appealing to me everytime I see it...aww crap, I think it just made my (not so) short list!


any HOGs willing to share some more reasons to lust after one?
 
Cutter, chopper, hammer, and pry bar all in one small package:cool:
 
the original version was made for jerry's dad, hence the name. at least that's what i was told.
 
Designed for Arborist use.

Trimming and Grafting on mostly young Trees.

In Honor of and named after Jerry's Father.
 
wish I still had one :(
 
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