Trail knife

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Originally Posted by hobowh

I like the beker, randal, and the esee, if you are looking for something in the 5" range check out the busse pig shank as well.

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Been looking for one of those pork shanks

I have heard some good things about the condor garuda

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Originally Posted by Wolfen

Bruks makes the best. Watterling is second and believe it or not Condor makes some decent hatchets. You just need to sharpen them. A good hatchet is fully the equal or maybe a bit better at chopping than a big knife, but it is much worse at batoning or fine work. Most people who take a hatchet or axe, end up taking a small blade as well, which is an excellent combo. I personally like the gransfors bruks hunting axe with 20 inch handle.

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If I had to buy a "new production" axe, it would be a Council. Specifically, a 2 1/4lb Dayton Pattern boy's axe.

Wetterlings are nice if you have the money.

For a hatchet, it would be an Estwing. I prefer the leather handle.

Vintage? Take a look at the Axe Me thread. Lots of good quality axes can be had for very affordable prices.

Been camping since the early '70s (DAMN, I feel old) and never batoned a piece of wood with a knife.

As far as YTs to watch. This is the best place to start. I still watch these just for the amusement factor and wealth of information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B7Wy...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojyl-dS4tRE