theotherwaldo
Member
This is the time of year that I usually buy an axe, hatchet, bolo, machete, or other wood-splitting tool, at least partially to celebrate the fact that I no longer have to cut wood in order to keep my family warm.
Over the last four years I have bought a machete, a small broadaxe, a Cold Steel heavy bolo, and a Chinese heavy splitting axe. I think that I'll add a hatchet to the rotation.
Problem is, which one?
I've been looking at the following hatchets, old and new:
-Norlunds
-Estwings
-Collins
-Kellys
-and a number of smith-made antiques.
The hatchet will be for general use, occasional rough carving in mesquite wood, and camping duty. I don't mind reconditioning the heads or replacing handles.
So which hatchet do you think I should select - one of the ones mentioned above or some other favorite of yours?
Over the last four years I have bought a machete, a small broadaxe, a Cold Steel heavy bolo, and a Chinese heavy splitting axe. I think that I'll add a hatchet to the rotation.
Problem is, which one?
I've been looking at the following hatchets, old and new:
-Norlunds
-Estwings
-Collins
-Kellys
-and a number of smith-made antiques.
The hatchet will be for general use, occasional rough carving in mesquite wood, and camping duty. I don't mind reconditioning the heads or replacing handles.
So which hatchet do you think I should select - one of the ones mentioned above or some other favorite of yours?