Which hatchet?

[Leshy]

Have you tried Robin Wood excellent value.


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Yep, great axe for all tasks including carving.
Quality tool it is, and at a very reasonable price...

Never had problems with mine.

 

[greenshooots]

hilka hacket £7 you can turn it into a nice hundson bay type axe with a bit of work


greenshoots

 

[Biker]

Hey Bob, if you haven't found anything you like I'll be bringing a varied selection to the Moot this year. Having a clearout of older "stock" as well so I'm sure they'll be something in there you'll like.

See ya in a few short weeks!

 

[trade axe]

Pulled the toe and finger removers out for size perspective re: Husqvarna hatchet. Sorry about the weak pictures, the camera is getting old.

 

[Amon81]

After 8 or 9 years of use I 100% recomend the GB Wildlife hatchet.

it just takes everthing.

In fact I sharpened it today:

 

[awarner]

I love the Fiskers X5 and have one with me constantly in the woods plus it's small enough the hide away in a belt pack I use so you do not get any strange looks from the general public who walk through.
Ideally only for small tasks but it's helped me build the handrails, deadhedging and culverts.

 

[SGL70]

Many axes with a 40-50 cm handle would fit the bill, imho.
I prefer a longer handled axe (correlates to head weight) and a short (5 cm-ish blade) knife. I have a Laplander that see no use at all (trade anyone?) and a DIY bow saw that get some use.
Greger

 

[andy godfrey]

When did you buy those mate?......been thinking of ordering one

Guess it was last spring / summer. I feel a bit guilty giving negative review but I wasn't impressed. It wasn't sharp out the box either. Balance for carving was nice though

 

[wonkothesane]

I will second that. Some people dont like the rough finish of the handle, but it is intentional I believe, and certainly helps with grip.

Thirded. And yes, it's left quite rough for grip and I've found it effective with no blisters. Didn't stop me lusting after a GB axe this week at the Weald and Downland museum this week but happily for my wallet they didn't have what I wanted in stock.