>>439417There was a trilogy written about that character. The author was inspired by the cover art. Read it back in the 1980s, IIRC. Something about the helmet being enchanted or housing an evil demon or some such. Dark Helm (not Dark Helmet) comes to mind.
>>439361Be sure to get one you can throw accurately. Pic related. Bullshit aside, I like my Estwing, but some people don't groove on the metal handle. I also like the Craftsman my dad used forever and anything made by Plumb.
The main thing with a hatchet is to keep it sharpened and handled properly. Brand name won't make too big a difference here as long as you go past the hollow pipe handle big box retailer special variety.