Harbor Freight Fireman’s Hatchet Mods - Bushcraft USA Forums
Apr 7, 2012 · I bought the hatchet for 24.99 and used a 20% off coupon for a total out the door right at $21.00. For 20 bucks I figured it would be worth a shot to see if it’s worth a damn or not. Overall …
Full tang hatchet/hawk thoughts? - Bushcraft USA Forums
May 11, 2011 · A full-tang hatchet is like a paper cut-out of a real tool.Hardly surprising,as today the axes are used rarely,and looking cool is more important than the function of them as a tool. If the …
Axe/ hatchet mods. - Bushcraft USA Forums
Nov 5, 2025 · We have a thread for different knife modifications.I don't think we have one for axes or hatchets, so maybe here. I was out scouting & took a hatchet along. When I got home I was thinking …
Harbor Freight Hatchet can be good? | Bushcraft USA Forums
Jan 4, 2021 · It will chop/do hatchet things just fine with a little work. The profile of what I have seen in the store is on the thicker side, and thinning it out does help with chopping. Like most cheap drop …
Yet Another Harbor Freight Fireman's Hatchet Transformation
Jan 5, 2018 · $17.11 later and I have the infamous hatchet in my hand. Current plan is to cut off the pole, strip & patina the head, correct the grind & sharpen and refinish the haft.
Kephart Hatchet - Modern Choices? | Bushcraft USA Forums
Aug 1, 2012 · A little hatchet that I've been playing with this summer has been an SOG Camp Axe. Weighs in at 16.1 oz. with a 3.1" bit. That is, if you can get past the non-traditionalness of it.
Need Help with Hatchet Handle Size | Bushcraft USA Forums
Feb 2, 2012 · Guys - I have a very nice Collins head measuring 6 inches by 3.5 inches with a 2 inch eye. I think it would be perfect as a backpacking kindling hatchet but I'm not sure what size handle to get …
Fiskars Hatchet steel type - Bushcraft USA Forums
Dec 11, 2018 · Does anyone know what type of steel Fiskars uses in their 14 inch hatchet? Although I keep mine oiled, I’m wanting to know if I can do a quick apple patina on the exposed edge. The …
Oak for a hatchet handle? - Bushcraft USA Forums
Apr 13, 2015 · I found a nice piece of oak at work today that looks like it would make some great hatchet handles. About 2.5 feet long, 1.5 inches wide, and .75 thick. Perfectly straight grain with the correct …
Council Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet 22 in. Straight Handle ...
Jun 15, 2009 · I just ran across the Council Tool Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet 22 in. with Straight Handle. Anybody have one? What are your experiences with it? Thanks!