smallest real axe

[Burningcort]

smallest axe that is still a usable tool....

who makes them...I know gerber makes one and so does G.B. but are there any other choices

 

[cegga]

Hey!!
I have made some small axes not many look like this and weigth 0,3 kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8t3f1EMA84&feature=related
And if you don´t find something to do with a small axe give it to your wife she can shave her legs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECzfkoRNpTM&feature=related

Cegga

 

[Murphyslaw]

Vaughan Sounding Axe....

http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=1747

 

[petah]

Love the cegga's!

 

[mollyhatchet]

Knives of Alaska makes one. Looked at one but passed.

 

[KuRUpTD]

Wetterlings small belt axe

http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Detail?no=490

 

[AfterTFD]

I have made some small axes

Your work looks good to me, :thumbup:


Wetterlings and GB make small axes. I don't know how much more a custom would cost.

 

[petah]

not as much as you would think.

 

[jds1]

Jeff

 

[Loosearrow]

Don't know what a sounding axe is for. Maybe for thumping the tree to see how solid it is. The smalles hatchet I have is an old Marbles. Next is the Norlund. Like a small trappers axe.

 

[Plainsman]

Vaughan Sounding Axe....

http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=1747

I don't think anything much smaller can be found!


"8 oz. Head axe is perfect for “sounding” trees. Foresters like the compact size (10" long, 2-1/4" blade) for carrying in vest or jacket pocket. Excellent, general purpose axe. Vinyl sheath included."

 

[Guyon]

GB mini is pretty usable.

 

[jagged edge]

GB mini is pretty usable.

How does that little GB do on a hardwood like black locust?

 

[tiguy7]

Firestone marketed a mini hatchet that weighs about 6oz. The OAL is about 10 inches. The handle is mineral reinforced nylon, and the blade is stainless flat stock. The whole outfit is configured to be used like a ulu knife as well as puny chopper. It won't pound in tent stakes. The blade is only 1/8" thick.

 

[Trent Rock]

My Craftsman mini-hatchet
I think these were made in the 40's-50's
Back when you could give a little kid a hatchet

 

[bushman14]

I can't search, but I saw a thread a long time back where a guy split an enormous log with one of those Vaughan hatchets. I guess it works!

 

[sidecutter]

bot a " Bridgeport " boy scout hatchet last year in a junk store for $5. great little hatchet!!!!:thumbup:

 

[jds1]

How does that little GB do on a hardwood like black locust?

Mine has worked well on seasoned cherry and oak.

Jeff

 

[jds1]

That is a fine lookin' little Craftsman Trent Rock. I saw one just like it yesterday at an antique mall for $10... I might have to go back and grab it.

Jeff

 

[nifrand]

I used this bad boy to chop some kindling.Craftsman 10 1/4" overall.Weighs in at a whopping 8.9oz.