{"id":2003,"date":"2018-01-30T00:20:49","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T08:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=2003"},"modified":"2022-05-03T17:19:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T00:19:59","slug":"hatchet-vs-axe-bushcraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/hatchet-vs-axe-bushcraft\/","title":{"rendered":"Hatchet vs axe for bushcraft"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a beginner in bushcraft, your biggest dilemma would be \u2013 a hatchet, or an\u00a0axe<\/strong>?<\/p>\n Majority of the users struggle to answer this, but before proceeding to the\u00a0axe\u00a0vs hatchet comparison<\/strong>, let\u2019s define bushcraft.<\/p>\n It is a set of skills required for surviving in nature\u00a0and using its available resources<\/em>. Combine your experience and knowledge\u00a0for\u00a0the flora and fauna, with several tools and you will make your living in the wild easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n While learning the skills, you will notice that every one of them requires having a tool. So, what are bushcraft tools?<\/p>\n Knife, machete,\u00a0and\u00a0axe\/hatchet.<\/p>\n Which one is the best and what should I buy?<\/p>\n The best thing you can do is to buy all of them. But the real question is \u2013 should you go for an\u00a0axe\u00a0or a hatchet?<\/p>\n First, let\u2019s define these tools.<\/p>\n Axe is a tool that should be used with two hands, for a maximum power. They are great for felling trees and splitting firewood. However, more power means more weight.<\/p>\n The easiest definition of a hatchet is a smaller\u00a0axe. It is a one-handed tool, designed for tasks like chopping small branches and splitting firewood.<\/p>\n It isn’t easy to choose, however, I would go for the Fiskars model. What do you prefer? Feel free to post your favorites in comments.<\/p>\n There isn\u2019t one answer, as this depends on the tasks you are willing to do, your kit, location, and weather conditions. When it is down to tools, size definitively matters.<\/p>\n I prefer a hatchet for bushcraft. I hatchet may not be able to do the heavy chopping and splitting work as efficiently as an axe but a hatchet is generally lighter than an axe, great if you need to carry it in your pack, and is great for finner work like whittling things from wood and other more delicate tasks.<\/p>\n Check the models that you may find useful for bushcraft.<\/p>\nWhat is\u00a0bushcraft?<\/h2>\n
Bushcraft tools<\/h2>\n
Axe vs hatchet<\/h2>\n
Axe<\/h3>\n
Hatchet<\/h3>\n
So, what to choose?<\/h3>\n
CRKT Kangee T-Hawk<\/a><\/h2>\n