REAL MAN TRUCKWORKS & SURVIVAL
PERSONAL READINESS => Bug-Out Bag and Camping gear => Topic started by: TexasRedNeck on February 15, 2015, 10:09:48 PM
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I had a chance to use one if these a few weeks ago. It's a Gerber mini hatchet. It weighs exactly 1 lb and is extremely sharp. I was able to make shavings off a dry log for kindling and use it to start a fire with magnesium and flint. For the versatility and weight you can't go wrong. Comes with a nice sheath with loops.
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tex, I have the older all black model of that one made my fiskers and marketed by gerber. good little tool. then I found a estwing 16" campers hatchet and I must say that I am impressed.
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this is the one I've been using for years. solid handle though, w/ no saw blade. don't have a real pic, just the advertisement, but this thing holds an edge.
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yeah, I would carry a larger hatchet when not carrying everything I need in a pack. This is 16oz, so I'll compromise on leverage to save a little weight. Nate that Eastwing gives me nightmares. Reminds me of my roofing hatchet back in the day...LOL