Thread: Tuatahi axe project - small axe / hatchet for hunting, tramping, fishing etc

Originally Posted by Joe_90

@Barry the hunter, I've got a carpenters hatchet that sounds like what you're describing. I found this at a garage sale in a sad state so cleaned it up and it'll still hold a lovely edge. Often gets used for taking ribs off for slow cooking.

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thats it - I put a pin thru head on mine as it tended to loosen the handle I put on - yup bloody burglars they got into my workshop and flogged all my knives -reels -rods -knives I had english butchers knives my Grandad had given me - he had bought some back from England for his butchers shop and I was lucky enough to get a couple - puma as well gone lol

So that means overall length would be approx 58-59cm (same as camp axe, 23") for long handle, and 45 cm (17.5") for the short handle. My prototype is short handle, OAL 43cm. It is a little short for 2 handed use, but an extra inch and a chunkier knob would probably make it 2 -handed useable when really needed. I do not know pricing yet, or when these products will be ready to order. You guys will be the first to know...