Normark Skinning Axe?

[borrowedtime69]

ive had a Normark skinning axe for a few years now, i've been using it to process my small game. it seams to be pretty sturdy, but some-what lightweight. it does cut wood, but it takes awhile and the edge seems to stay fairly sharp.

i recently picked up for myself a little Gerber backpack hatchet to carry with or have in a BOB.

do you think that the Normark S.Axe would be a good / useful enough tool to pass down to my 10 YO son for use in his Survival/camping kit? ive already given him a Cold Steel Mini-Bushman, a buck folding knife, and a basic leatherman multitool along with a buch of personal gear in his little pack..

the normark would be light for him to carry and give him a small sense of security if lost out in the wilds. he isnt allowed to build fires yet (not that far yet on his training) so he will not need to cut firewood. he could use it to build a shelter with it though i guess.

any thoughts, ideas, opinions? thanks -Eric

 

[hso]

If you've used it to perform the tasks you expect him to perform then you already know how it will do.

OTOH, I would prefer kids below the age of 10 to use a quality camp saw that cuts on the draw only. It reduces the chance for injury.

 

[12GA00buck]

Only you can know if your son's responsible enough for an axe. Some kids are mature for their age, some are not.

If you think he's ready and knows how to safely use an axe, I dont see any problem.

Good job starting him on wilderness skills early on.