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  • Not an axe, not a chainsaw, I'd like a hatchet..

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    Question by wayne
    04/06/2011

What for? Different hatchets for different jobs. For general use, you can't go wrong with Gransfors or Fiskars. If you need something nice and light for camping, I love the Gerber Gator Axe 2 combo (not actually an axe).

Answer by derek murawsky
05/23/2011

Fiskars, as mentioned above.

Answer by kevin kelly
05/24/2011

Hi. If you're shopping for an axe or hatchet, check out Garrett Wade. They have a wide selection. The Wetterlings' Belt Axe, Wetterling's Camping Axe and the vinatge but never used Swiss Army Axes are well worth considering.

Answer by petra
05/24/2011

I have a Fiskars axe as noted above and it's great. The composite handle is incredibly strong and light. The weight is in the head so it's easy to bring down. If I was looking for a hatchet I'd definitely look at Fiskars.

Answer by dmitrym
05/25/2011

Wetterlings seems to be the best globally available hatchets and axes for the price. Gransfors-bruks are at least as good, but cost more. Both these are heavy, hand-forged, pro-grade tools you can hand down to your grandchildren. Heavy is good in a splitting and/or hewing tool.

If you want an extremely lightweight hatchet for camping or casual use, I recommend Fiskars. They weigh a fraction of what a proper smithed axe weighs, and will do the job for you (although probably not for your grandkids).

Answer by bugmenot
05/26/2011

Wayne, do yourself a favor and checkout the Estwing line. They are all steel and can be sharpened to near shaving sharpness. I have several of the other brands mentioned above, but the Estwing is the one that I reach for most of the time.

Good Luck

Answer by philntex
06/19/2011

Top 3 Hatchets on my list:

Answer by c_j
07/15/2013

Hultafors axes are the probably the cheapest of the 3 Swedish makers (Gransfors Bruks and Wetterlings the other two). Hultafors also make the axes for other people, like Husqvarna, I believe.

If in Europe I think you can pick up a Hultafors hatchet for much the same price as a Fiskars one.

http://www.hultafors.com/products/cutting/axes/trekking-axes/hatchet/

Answer by ren
09/03/2013

Following are most popular and top rated hatchets. Fiskars X7 Estwing E24A & E44A Gerber 31-002070 Gransfors Bruks wilidlife hatchet

Answer by nick007
02/28/2014
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