Recommendation? Saddle Pulaski/Pulaski hatchet?

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Is there such a thing? Similar to the saddle axe that Council Tool offers currently, but instead of a double bit head, a 2# Pulaski head. Feels like it would be very useful around my small property or in a primitive-style camp. Anyone know of anything out there?
 
I personally would rather have more of a pulaski style too if this was a tool I had the need for, but that Rinaldi Hazlenut axe is probably the only thing like this you'll find that's of any decent quality.

If you're really serious, you could probably get this
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And this
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And have that mattocks welded onto it.


Maybe as a first trial go to Harbor freight and get both for at most $20.
The HF hatchet is cheap, but not actually terrible.
Mine took a great edge and held it fairly well.
 
I do a google image search just to get an idea of what is out there.

Barebones do one. I have been interested in their stuff. It all looks very nice.

But have no first hand experience.

 
I found that in my search as well, but the head is 3 pounds which is close to a full sized Pulaski. I’d just as soon pop a short handle on a full sized council tool head for less money and not made in China.
 
There is a no name pulaski hatchet that will pop up in etsy and ebay which would be perfect size if it was any good.

Which I have no idea about.

I also don't think I am allowed to link to those sites.
 
You can wedge-fit a handle in a slip-fit eye. It's just a little fiddly compared to hanging an eye made for wedging. The Rinaldi has a proper axe taper to the bit, while cutter mattocks have dead flat bits since the cutter portion is subordinate to the hoe blade and is intended for dirt use, so it stays thin as it wears back. The Rinaldi is an Italian-style geometry, so still quite thin, but in Italian terminology the rough equivalent of a cutter mattock is literally called a zappascure or "hoe-axe" so they don't separate axes and mattocks into distinct tool classes with so significant a degree of distinction that we do in North America.
 
I second the Bulgarian axe/adze combo.
You can get a cheaper, unpolished version too for. I was lucky to win one many years ago.
It is probably the smallest, most compact option from all the other ones mentioned so far, but has a very large and useful axe edge - a plus in my books.
I think it would be the best choice for a saddle tool.
You can get it from one of the many online stores of Mr. Ivan Tasev, who is also a member here: his member name is ipt.
Google axessive.com or axeandadze.com etc. to find the cheapest option. Look for him as mapsyst on Etsy and Amazon too.
I had several great transactions with him and highly recommend buying from him.
 
Drop bear said:
I do a google image search just to get an idea of what is out there.

Barebones do one. I have been interested in their stuff. It all looks very nice.

But have no first hand experience.

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Am I the only one that removes masks from both ends of a tool because I've had blades go through the mask? Most notably driving tent pegs with hatchets.

Do what's safe for you though...
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
You can wedge-fit a handle in a slip-fit eye. It's just a little fiddly compared to hanging an eye made for wedging. The Rinaldi has a proper axe taper to the bit, while cutter mattocks have dead flat bits since the cutter portion is subordinate to the hoe blade and is intended for dirt use, so it stays thin as it wears back. The Rinaldi is an Italian-style geometry, so still quite thin, but in Italian terminology the rough equivalent of a cutter mattock is literally called a zappascure or "hoe-axe" so they don't separate axes and mattocks into distinct tool classes with so significant a degree of distinction that we do in North America.
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It’s not so much the wedge or slip fit eye that concerns me, but the overall cross section.
 
Still not quite sure what you mean by that but your complaint raised was that you wanted "more of an axe-style eye". That being said, you know best what you're looking for in terms of features and design priorities! Sounds like the Mapsyst/Axeandadze model may be your most viable option. There's not many offerings in the "mini Pulaski" category currently.
 
If your use is mostly hatchet type, get the axe/ adze combo tool. If you expect mostly digging, then I would suggest to get the Italian hazel hoe from FortyTwoBlades. He is one of my favorite sellers for all things sharp and sharpening and a very knowledgeable resource.
I most definitely recommend him too!
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Still not quite sure what you mean by that but your complaint raised was that you wanted "more of an axe-style eye". That being said, you know best what you're looking for in terms of features and design priorities! Sounds like the Mapsyst/Axeandadze model may be your most viable option. There's not many offerings in the "mini Pulaski" category currently.
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What I mean is when viewed from the top, I want it to be shaped like a Pulaski not a mattock. Maybe in practice it wouldn’t make any difference for this smaller tool, but that’s what I’m envisioning.
 
garry3 said:
Am I the only one that removes masks from both ends of a tool because I've had blades go through the mask? Most notably driving tent pegs with hatchets.

Do what's safe for you though...
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I use an axe like a hammer. But I live risk.
 
I was sent one of the Axe and Adze tools for testing some years ago. I posted my results here. It's a well made tool. After running a few normal chopping tests with it I made several forceful blows at 90 degrees to a piece of dry hardwood. The edge neither chipped nor rolled. It's a well made tool.

axeandadze.com

CAMPING BEARDED HATCHET - AXE COMBINED WITH ADZE BLADE BUSHCRAFT TOOL

SMALL BEARDED HATCHET / AXE COMBINED WITH ADZE BLADE Suitable for splitting & chopping.Made of high quality steel AISI-4150Sharp blade, with adze. Elegant design.The hatchet is a must when you are in the forest and looking to prepare camping fire.Strange, Elegant & CollectibleDimensions: 14 in /...
axeandadze.com
 
Drop bear said:
Never mind. I found it. My google fu is that good.


mapsyst is the brand apparently.
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11 minutes to carve a stake? Shouldn't take more than a minute or two. And if it's being driven in the ground then the point should have had a secondary bevel. And if it's going to be driven by impacts then the top should have been beveled. I'd say the young man hasn't cut or driven many stakes.
 
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