The basics of hatchet and axe reprofiling - Survivalist Forum
Jun 18, 2009 · Most axes and hatchets are poorly profiled. They have cheeks that are too thick which result in binding. Another problem is that the axe head itself is poorly balanced. If you were to rest …
Hatchets: Fiskars vs. Estwing...... | Survivalist Forum
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 finger tells …
Axe vs hatchet - Survivalist Forum
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 guarantee …
Chopper/machete vs Axe/hatchet? - Survivalist Forum
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 efficient at …
Estwing Comparision - Survivalist Forum
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 some big …
Axe and knife vs saw and knife | Survivalist Forum
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 tree vs a …
Chopper/machete vs Axe/hatchet? | Page 2 | Survivalist Forum
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 efficient at …
Best Axe Brand? - Fiskars Vs Estwing | Survivalist Forum
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 bout that. lil …
Hatchet Vs Machete - Survivalist Forum
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 boreal …
Folding Saw vs. Hatchet - Survivalist Forum
Jan 31, 2013 · The hatchet is a great tool for cutting limbs and making small tinder quickly, while still packing the weight to chop wood if absolutely necessary. Axes and machetes will do the same, but …