>>1386623For years I carried A Snow&Neally Hudson Bay, but it seemed just to small. I got a Hults Bruks Kalix this summer, and it's a touch too big. So I'll switch between depending on the trip I have planned.
>>1386643>>1386812Agreed. I thinned the edge on mine quite a bit, and plan to do more. But It is a nice hawk.
>>1387074How much are you looking to spend? Generally people view Swedish axes highly, when it comes to production (not custom), they maybe your best option. Typically well polished small axes, like the Gransfors Bruks small Scandinavian Forest Ax will run around $170. But you can get less polished ones from most Swedish brands for under $100, like the Hults Bruk Torneo and Salen.
Out side of Swedish axes, some recommendations are Prandi, Coumcil Tool, Condor, and oddly enough some Cold Steels are okay.
>>1387537Depends on the kind of camping/hiking you do. If you are doing long distance trails, than yeah you are better off with a hatchet. I like going out for a couple days of hiking just to find a nice spot, and then stay their for a while, make a little camp. Some spots I end up returning to and making larger structures. I'm lucky to have a lot of private family land.
>>1387541Very Nice. I just re-handled my S&N Hudson. The head is only 10ish years old, probably a lot softer than yours. It's a shame S&N went so far down hill.
