>>403960I never go out without one of the knives in the pic (not my pic). SRK weights practically nothing and even Recon Scout is considerably lighter than any axe.
I don't recommend a larger knife than Recon Scout. If you think it's not enough, then get a small two hand axe. Long blade breaks more easily and is hard for the wrist.
I'm a strong proponent of batoning. It's not about crazy people showing off their knives. It's about travelling light and still being able to split firewood.