I've been fumbling around with hatchets for many years and now admit that I'm clueless.
The primary use is splitting firewood for kindling when car camping or at the house. I've got more questions than you can imagine.
1) I've recently purchased a True Temper True American hatchet with a 1.5lb head and 14" handle. Would it be worth rehanging it with a 18" or 19" handle for better splitting? I'm 6'2" and won't be lugging this into the woods. This would be an experiment to see if its worth investing in something nicer like a small forest axe.
2) Would I be better off forgetting a hatchet in favor of something like a splitting hatchet or Fireside Friend?
3) Can anybody point me to a tutorial or book that discusses hatchet techniques? I have and have read "An Ax to Grind" and have seen Equip2Endure's video on hatchet use. I'm looking for more.
4) What is the best Rc for hatchets? (The True American is 48 to 52 if internet reports can be believed.)
5) Can somebody point me to a good resource on hatchet geometry? I've already figured out that my Estwing is best for yard and garden work and not splitting. The hollow ground blade cuts nicely but doesn't split well. Want to learn more on what to look for in hatchet heads.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
The primary use is splitting firewood for kindling when car camping or at the house. I've got more questions than you can imagine.
1) I've recently purchased a True Temper True American hatchet with a 1.5lb head and 14" handle. Would it be worth rehanging it with a 18" or 19" handle for better splitting? I'm 6'2" and won't be lugging this into the woods. This would be an experiment to see if its worth investing in something nicer like a small forest axe.
2) Would I be better off forgetting a hatchet in favor of something like a splitting hatchet or Fireside Friend?
3) Can anybody point me to a tutorial or book that discusses hatchet techniques? I have and have read "An Ax to Grind" and have seen Equip2Endure's video on hatchet use. I'm looking for more.
4) What is the best Rc for hatchets? (The True American is 48 to 52 if internet reports can be believed.)
5) Can somebody point me to a good resource on hatchet geometry? I've already figured out that my Estwing is best for yard and garden work and not splitting. The hollow ground blade cuts nicely but doesn't split well. Want to learn more on what to look for in hatchet heads.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
The hawks look pretty cool. 