Jun 18, 2009 · The best part of a single-forging all-steel axe is that the handle-to-head juncture is narrower than a wood handled axe. This keeps the axe head narrower overall for deeper …

Jul 14, 2013 · A hatchet or an axe is just that... proper steel correctly forged should ring like a bell with no overtones. I picked my Estwing hammers that way, and my axeheads. A flick of your …

Jul 1, 2010 · First up, hatchet vs elm. This is a 1.25 pound head camping hatchet, Ludell brand. I whacked this medium size piece of elm over a dozen times, to no effect. I can absolutely …

Jan 22, 2019 · just wondering what you guys prefer out of these two options?.. the axe for the same overall weight puts much more of its weight behind the striking surface, and so its more …

Nov 23, 2012 · Good point. A hatchet may be better for splitting the wood but a saw works better for cutting the wood in sections. But at the same time, a hatchet would be better for felling a …

Jul 26, 2012 · The title says it all. Which axe brand do you like best and why? Please vote and post :) edit: yeah, I spelled Estwing wrong in the poll, can't figure out how to change it :P Sorry …

Jul 15, 2013 · just wondering what you guys prefer out of these two options?.. the axe for the same overall weight puts much more of its weight behind the striking surface, and so its more …

Jan 30, 2024 · The style of the hatchet is definitely German vs Swedish style, based on what I've seen so, basically it's German work with Sandvik steel. Not too many around and at least in …

Sep 3, 2012 · A heavy duty chopper for a hatchet but not too heavy to carry. The E44A (16") is a serious small axe but weighs over 3lbs. Once in a while I will pack it on foot if I plan on cutting …

Jan 17, 2014 · Hatchet vs Machete This has been argued about ad nauseum. Which is better? Well, both tools have their place. It depends on the environment. For instance if you are in a …