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Bookmark or Share- Adler Rheinland Hatchet, initial impressions - Bushcraft USA ForumsPicked one of these hatchets up yesterday at REI, (had some gift cards to use and decided I’d like to try a hatchet an few steps above the Chinese, flea market/garage sale hatchets I have. Didn’t have enough on the gift cards to get the Hults Bruk for the same cash outlay.) It comes nicely appointed, with a cotton bag, leather mask.
- Norlund Hatchet quality - Bushcraft USA Forums"Norlund" was a great brand. Then disappeared. Then returned on some awfully soft axes. " In 1965 the Canadian Tire Co. approached the principals of the Mann Edge Tool Co. with a proposal that the Mann Edge Tool Co. manufacture a line of "Sportsmen's Axes" and certain other outdoor equipment. By 19
- Hatchet or Small Axe | Page 4 | Bushcraft USA ForumsIt *can* be used one handed for tasks better suited to a hatchet, but it's a bit more clumsy, a bit more heavy and awkward if I want to mount it on my belt or fit it on/in my day packs. On the other hand, I have had the opportunity to use my cousin's 19" axe which in my opinion is a better option if you want a "Jack of all trades" axe.
- "What Makes The Best Survival Hatchet?! Using A Small Hatchet To ...So, I clearly have personal bias. When I did a lot of camping in the past, I nearly never brought a hatchet so at least where I am it does not seem to be a necessity. I favor short machetes. Some have saw teeth. Both have about 12-inch blades. While I believe they are more useful than a hatchet you cannot hammer with them.
- Hatchet or Small Axe | Page 2 | Bushcraft USA ForumsA heavy house hatchet with no more than a 1.75 lb head weight feels best to me without being ungainly one handed on a 16ish inch handle. They don’t get carried much b/c once you get past 1.5lb head weight something two handed is sure more suitable for chopping most of the time.
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