Hey guys,
I was wondering what people used for splitting and chopping wood when on an expo. There is a lot of talk about Swedish axes and hatchets, but I never got one due to the weight of it. What are peoples opinions of other options? Parangs, Goloks, Machetes, Khukris, etc. What is the most lightweight option and how does it perform compared to others? What is the best compromise? There are very small hatchets available, but with a short haft and lightweight head, is it just a waste of space? Give me some options guys!
I used to use a nepalese Khukri made from a landrover leafspring and fitted with a buffalo horn handle. My dad got it in the Himalayas sometime in the late sixties, early seventies (not sure) and I have never known a blade like it for edge retention, longevity and general functionality. Unfortunately someone stole it, and I need to find a replacement
I was wondering what people used for splitting and chopping wood when on an expo. There is a lot of talk about Swedish axes and hatchets, but I never got one due to the weight of it. What are peoples opinions of other options? Parangs, Goloks, Machetes, Khukris, etc. What is the most lightweight option and how does it perform compared to others? What is the best compromise? There are very small hatchets available, but with a short haft and lightweight head, is it just a waste of space? Give me some options guys!
I used to use a nepalese Khukri made from a landrover leafspring and fitted with a buffalo horn handle. My dad got it in the Himalayas sometime in the late sixties, early seventies (not sure) and I have never known a blade like it for edge retention, longevity and general functionality. Unfortunately someone stole it, and I need to find a replacement