Kent Axe

[AntMan232]

I am looking at getting my first axe, and I have my eyes on an old Kent Axe head to restore. I am looking for a small hatchet for scouting type activities, and was wondering whether a Kent axe was a suitable type.

 

[shaggystu]

in a word, yes

stuart

 

[Nonsuch]

I have an old Kent-pattern hatchet. The profile of the head means it is good for carving, but not much good at splitting as it is insufficiently wedge-shaped. This may not be typical of all Kents.

 

[Kepis]

Most definitley, i use one with a short helve and love it for general carving duties

 

[AntMan232]

Thanks for the quick replies! I may do some carving with it, but it may be used more for splitting small firewood. I think it will probably suffice for my purposes, and even if it doesn't, it won't have cost me much and there are always other axes around.

 

[Hugo]

Hi Antman232, If you come to the Sussex meet at Broadstone Warren Nr Forest Row there will be plenty of axes you can try out.
Be good to see new people.

 

[F7144]

If you come to the sussex meet myself and Neil will have Gransfors Bruk, and hudson bay axes, also tomahawks. All 3 are good for general bushcraft.

Luke
Greencraft staff member