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I own an estwing. They are not a completely metal tang. they go about halfway into the handle and then go composite materials.
It works ok, i live up in Alaska and have cut a tree down with it. I use the puck as well and that keeps it sharp.
If I am backpacking i just use a sven saw because sawing shit is easier than chopping it while out where i am.
Or a kukri. Shit is like carrying a hatchet and knife all in one.
