Humor me for a minute and let's discuss the pros and cons of the Axe versus the Saw.
The Axe (hatchet)
Pros
1. Split wood
1. Needed when it's wet out
2. Needed to make kindling
3. Delimbing trees
Cons
1. Heavier
2. More dangerous
1. You do keep this thing sharper than a razor right?
2. Larger
3. Takes longer to cut through logs
The Saw
Pros
1 / 2
1. Cuts through logs quickly
2. Much lighter
3. Smaller
4. Safer
Cons
1. Can't split wood with it
2. Blade could break
Conclusion
The Axe has the advantage of ruggedness and versitility over the Saw, but the weight of the Axe is it's disadvantage. When going for ultralight and you'll be using a stove most of the time opt for the Saw, but if you are go canoeing, and plan on making regular fires your friend is the Axe.
Why not bring both? The
Tuesday June 10th 2008Why not bring both? The Gerber hatchet is pretty light and most fold up saws are pretty light as well. In the BW I suggest a hatchet. There really is no need to be cutting big logs so the saw is out.
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