Thanks for the link. I've shortened the original post a bit, and focused it on the making of a replacement handle for a hatchet. I didn't want to mix too many topics together.
I think you are right when you say that it comes down to how you use your tool and how good you are with it. For some reason I tend to like a hatchet head of about 1.25lb. I have no idea why, it just feels right in my hand.
Ross. Like me, my three sons all prefere to carry a tomahawk in the woods, but my youngest son has a small hatchet that he leaves in my workshop. I gave this hatchet to him many years ago, and it is one of his favourite tools. I too use his hatchet for craft jobs in the workshop/woodshed, because like you say, it feels good in the hand & I feel I have good control over it with the short helve. Regards.
I must confess, my use of hawks is limited, but I prefer a hatchet for most chores. (Perhaps, because I'm just an old axe man.) I CAN see where the hawk is a better weapon and lighter on the trail.
Thanks for the link. I've shortened the original post a bit, and focused it on the making of a replacement handle for a hatchet. I didn't want to mix too many topics together.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right when you say that it comes down to how you use your tool and how good you are with it. For some reason I tend to like a hatchet head of about 1.25lb. I have no idea why, it just feels right in my hand.
Ross. Like me, my three sons all prefere to carry a tomahawk in the woods, but my youngest son has a small hatchet that he leaves in my workshop. I gave this hatchet to him many years ago, and it is one of his favourite tools. I too use his hatchet for craft jobs in the workshop/woodshed, because like you say, it feels good in the hand & I feel I have good control over it with the short helve.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
I must confess, my use of hawks is limited, but I prefer a hatchet for most chores. (Perhaps, because I'm just an old axe man.) I CAN see where the hawk is a better weapon and lighter on the trail.
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