What is the mora of hatchets?

Before they went under Trail Blazer of Canada had a tiny little hatchet that had similar construction, but they used the plastic going around the bit to mimic the shape of a wedge transition. It actually did a pretty good job as an ultra-light kindling processor (think splitting wedge with a handle on it) and carving/shaping work. Was too short and light to actually chop with, and the plastic would obviously get scratched as it passed through wood, but it was effective and weighed almost nothing.
 
I think the fiskars and that ilk fit the OP definition best, but I've gotten good and even excellent hatchets for $10 or less. The fiberglass handled harbor freight hatchet I got years ago is one of my favorites -- i was actually upset when I damaged the toe badly by accidentally hitting a steel wedge while splitting a 14 ft. log :(. I think they are still half the cost of a Mora, and they just need some minor profiling and sharpening.

I really like the Tektons also: made in China and a good bit of work, but very hard steel that holds a nice edge.
 
BG_Farmer said:
I think the fiskars and that ilk fit the OP definition best, but I've gotten good and even excellent hatchets for $10 or less. The fiberglass handled harbor freight hatchet I got years ago is one of my favorites -- i was actually upset when I damaged the toe badly by accidentally hitting a steel wedge while splitting a 14 ft. log :(. I think they are still half the cost of a Mora, and they just need some minor profiling and sharpening.

I really like the Tektons also: made in China and a good bit of work, but very hard steel that holds a nice edge.
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I don't like fg handles so I spent 10.99 vs 7.99 to get a hickory handle, but mine happens to hold an excellent edge. ( probably only 1/100 are actually good, but who knows )
 
check out Hultafors axes. I have this Hultafors Mini Trekking Axe, love it.
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