Which hatchet should I choose?

[Hatchet]

Hello everyone,

which hatchet should I get?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261111918421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180998345700?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120999911400?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380490101238?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

Thanks,

Hatchet.

 

[fishfish]

any pics?please

 

[Hatchet]

Can you tell me how to post a link please? I find it a bit confusing.

 

[Teepee]

Can you tell me how to post a link please? I find it a bit confusing.

Drag accross or double click to slect the web address from the page you want to link to, right click that address and click 'copy'. On the BCUK post, left click the little globe symbol with the link in it. Then paste the address into the box that appears.

 

[shaggystu]

Drag accross or double click to slect the web address from the page you want to link to, leftclick that address and click 'copy'. On the BCUK post, left click the little globe symbol with the link in it. Then paste the address into the box that appears.

right click pete surely

 

[Teepee]

right click pete surely

I've only had 4 coffee's:sad6: .

Cheers Stu

 

[shaggystu]

I've only had 4 coffee's:sad6: .

Cheers Stu

good lord man, it's nearly 11, what you messing about at, get on it chap

cheers

stuart

 

[Retired Member southey]

8 cups of tea, two cups of coffee a chocy bar and an apple!!! Living the dream baby!!!time for a run.

 

[Everything Mac]

A link would be good but the plumb hatchet would be my personal choice.

Andy

 

[santaman2000]

Plus 1 for the Plumb (all else being equal, such as condition) Added points if it has the BSA logo on it anywhere. Second choice would be the Craftsman if it's an older one.

 

[Hatchet]

Yay! the links worked!

 

[The Big Lebowski]

What about http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCELLENT-N...951?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1da8f227

this is rather nice http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Un...588?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5648835f2c

 

[Hatchet]

The Big Lebowski: both of them look great, but they're not available to New Zealand, which is where I live.
What do you think about the links I just posted?

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Good point I thought it was ebay-nz.

For a camp axe, 3 or 4. Sharpen and a clean up, you would have a great all rounder.

 

[Hatchet]

what about this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Tools/Other/photos/a-523904970/p-237211795.htm

 

[santaman2000]

Out of the links posted in your first post I'd pick the Plumb first (I still have and use mine which is over 40 years old) the Craftsman second, the Hartwell third (the Hartwell simpley out of looks as I've never used or even seen one before) and wouldn't even consider the True temper.

As for the one in post # 15; I have absolutely no knowledge of it but it looks good in pictures.

 

[markheolddu]

Hatchet what are you going to use the hatchet for? Some will be better at spliting like a Norlund or if you want to carve with it a Kent pattern is pretty good. Also what experience do you have with axes? I think any of the vintage wooden handle ones would be a good choice,just start with somthing cheep use it learn to sharpen it. Check out Reds tutorial on axes and sharpening and also Google up Old Jimbo lots of useful info there.

 

[Hatchet]

Santaman2000: thanks for your clear, to the point, and informative answer.

Markheolddu: I'm mostly going to be use it for chopping and splitting firewood. It would be good if it could carve passably as well, but that doesn't matter as much.

 

[Mick w.]

...where would I find find Red's tutorial on axes, if you don't mind me asking..?

 

[Retired Member southey]

...where would I find find Red's tutorial on axes, if you don't mind me asking..?

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16606