axes, hatchets, hawks, etc.
There's a zillion knife threads, all asking about the perfect knife, when all you really need is a puukko, while all the heavier work should be handled by an axe.

So, /out/, what is your axe of choice? Pic related is a modern take on the franciska throwing axe, by Paweł Surdel, aka Paps.
Makes a fine light axe - not too cumbersom to attach to your backpack, while still able to do some decent work.