So I have a Friscars X7 hatchet which is 1.4 pounds total and is 14" overall. It was bought sight unseen because there are few places to buy hatchets and axes around here, and, as it turns out, it's just about useless for me because it is just too small and too light. It feels like too much human energy is needed to use it. On the opposite end of the spectrum I have a vintage Master Mechanic 3 1/2 pound headed axe with 35" handle that feels just too big and heavy to be bothered with for my use. I mostly might use an axe/hatchet to cut small saplings, take camping for breaking down of precut delivered firewood, and perhaps use for minor trail maintenance near home (not on hiking expeditions).
So, what would be a reasonable head weight and handle length to focus on?
Lately the Council Tools Boy's Axe, or more specifically their velvicut version has caught my eye, but I'm thinking that might still be overkill in size/weight. Problem being there are not places to see or handle anything before buying.
So, what would be a reasonable head weight and handle length to focus on?
Lately the Council Tools Boy's Axe, or more specifically their velvicut version has caught my eye, but I'm thinking that might still be overkill in size/weight. Problem being there are not places to see or handle anything before buying.