What is your ax or hatchet?

[nfernaays]

Just curious what some folks use for an ax or hatchet?

I have a Gerber Combo Axe II with a handsaw build into the handle.

Gator Combo Axe II

Its a nice little hatchet i can throw into my hiking/camping back or strap it to the outside, and built like a tank.

 

[Greywolf224]

Old estwing hatchet Had it for over 20 yrs. This one is not mine but you get the pict.

 

[Criticalt]

Fiskars
Ive tried them all and Fiskars makes the finest axes.
All their tools are top notch

 

[ArmedCorgi]

CRKT Kangee T-Hawk

 

[easyspeak]

Fiskars for me. Got the Fiskars shapener also.

 

[whauburger]

Got this estwing Sportsman's this year for running my trapline. So far I like it

 

[Greywolf224]

Saw someone with a kukri and it peaked my interest. Not really sure what make one better than another.
Chopped through dearhide, meat and bone like butter.

 

[Bushmaster]

When I was a kid I use to collect every Hatchet I could get grin. Now I own NONE lol. For some reason last year I bought a cheap Truper camp axe from TSC. Pretty sharp edge, Sharpens nice, good feel on grip, nice weight,etc... I like it, for what I have no idea. Plus if I lose it? the cost was only $13.00 LOL Truper Camp Axe - For Life Out Here

 

[cardinalny]

I use a Fiskars super splitter ax with a 36" handle

 

[whauburger]

I like the thought of having an axe but I have no need for one. I do not cut wood or anything. I just recently had a need for a hatchet trapping and figured it was useful. If I ever come across an old axe at a yard sale or something I'd like to restore one.

 

[Jezman]

I use these great Axes and sharp as you can ever need it. I bought there sharpener works like a charm. Razor sharp with there sharpener shave your hair no joke.

 

[Gunner57]

I have a Fiskars, but I want one of these. Just haven't been able to bring myself to spend the coin.

 

[S&W Fan]

I have various hatchets around. One old hewing hatchet in the truck box, an old Estwing that I have had for 30 years that I use for camping. My old vintage scout hatchet made by Plumb and this hawk,made out of a railroad spike by a friend of mine

 

[whauburger]

Fiskars Axe And Knife Blade Sharpener - Walmart.com


Is this the fiskars sharpener you guys are talking about?

 

[Jezman]

Fiskars Axe And Knife Blade Sharpener - Walmart.com


Is this the fiskars sharpener you guys are talking about?

Yes there is a technique when using it to be effective. A back and forth motion with pressure down then i rotate the axe to come from opposite direction using sam motion.
This sharpner is only effective for there axes, it is proper angle to maintain there edge. It is so much less effort spliting with a sharp axe. I must have split 100 cord of wood with a dull non effective axe when i was a teenager.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Old estwing hatchet Had it for over 20 yrs. This one is not mine but you get the pict.

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The classic. My oldest is circa 1955.

 

[Greywolf224]

The classic. My oldest is circa 1955.

They are indestructible. I've use mine for everything from taking down old barns to splitting open deer carcass. Always on my belt when cutting logs to hammer in plastic wedges

 

[Robin]

Pole axe. Throws nice too.
Robin

 

[camper4lyfe]

I'm down with pretty much anything sharp; axe, hatchet, knife, whatever.

That said, what do you all DO with your hatchets? All I've ever used mine for was splitting wood for kindling, or a hammer, or an impromptu axe that didn't work very well.

 

[nfernaays]

I'm down with pretty much anything sharp; axe, hatchet, knife, whatever.

That said, what do you all DO with your hatchets? All I've ever used mine for was splitting wood for kindling, or a hammer, or an impromptu axe that didn't work very well.

Well you are using yours correctly...Hatchets are the tool of choice for fire building, splitting wood for kindling, felling small trees, and limbing fallen trees for firewood. They are considered to be the middle tool between knife and full size ax. Jobs too big for a knife with more control and precision than an ax.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I'm down with pretty much anything sharp; axe, hatchet, knife, whatever.

That said, what do you all DO with your hatchets? All I've ever used mine for was splitting wood for kindling, or a hammer, or an impromptu axe that didn't work very well.

I use my CRKT Kangee for anything from chopping up kindling and tree limbs to spatula, can opener, fire poker and obviously self defense if need be. It may not handle larger chucks of wood like a bigger hatchet or camp axe, but it's a very useful tool for all around stuff. Never go camping without it.

 

[Celt]

I have a few... I have the typical estwing camp axe, then I have an estwing tomahawk. id like to grab one of the hardcore hardware hawks, but they are a bit pricey.

 

[Cleck]

I've got a generic yellow handled hatchet that I got from a neighbor a few years ago. Was a bit dull at the time, so I took a stone to it and made it a lot sharper. I'll share later. It gets shit done.

 

[Gunner57]

id like to grab one of the hardcore hardware hawks, but they are a bit pricey.

Holy shit! I guess so. Lol

 

[livingston]

Gransfors Bruks
own a pair of them ...Some of the best in the world .

 

[Robin]

This one is for when I feel right handed.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

@Robin, you weren't by chance in "Last of the Mohicans" were you?? Haha. Really gorgeous hawks by the way!!

 

[Robin]

Thanks. No, but growing up I had a good friend that was half Cayuga and half Onondaga, He looked more like a cross between Magua and Chingachgook, I'm much better looking than Natty Bumppo.
Robin La Longue Carabine

 

[Greywolf224]

@Robin Nice hardware. For show I assume. Would look nice hanging in the man cave!

 

[Robin]

I use them, but they do hang around when not in use.
Robin