what hatchet would you buy and why

[Straight Shooter]

i have got a few hatchets, not good one,s.. been wondering what do you have in your kit, i want to get a real good hatchet , can you tell me what you think i should be getting...to stand the test of time ...thanks folks

[Paul]

Don't use one, prefer the versatility of my kukri.

[Highlander]

I still have the machette that was issued to me when I was stationed in Malaysia [ Malaya then ], but I have lost the webbing sheath,.... its not a hatchet of course but in many ways its better having got a longer blade,..and possibly lighter,....

[Metroyeti]

Gransfors axes are meant to be superb. I fancy getting a tomahawk/throwing axe

[Mandlaka]

Khukuri all the way!!!

Weapon, chopper, knife (comes with utility knife and sharpener / fire striker all in the same sheath)!
Forget the hatchet.

Paul has my support in this one.

By the way, Paul, which manufacturer made yours? I need to get one and am a bit unsure...

[Paul]

[Metroyeti]

Got a british army issue machete for under twenty quid, carnt fault it nice and sturdy bit of kit.

[Mandlaka]

I just saw a huge kukri from the kukri house.
Damn it is massive!

Need to check it out a bit more...
Keep you posted.
Thanks for the link, Paul. Nice new location to check out.

[LiveItUp]

I have 2 modified Tramontina machetes (from heinne, amazing for £8!). I was looking into hatchets myself and am probably going to get a Husqvarna hatchet to see how I feel with it.

[T-oddity]

I love renovating old tools, several years ago I came across an old US army hatchet head, I made and fitted an extra long ash handle, it has lovely balance and I could fell a decent size tree with it if I needed to, I would not swap it for any other, tried to do the same with another old hatchet head since, but just could not get the balance right.