Trail knife

[Wiggity]

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.

Been looking for one of those pork shanks

[Gunner]

I have heard some good things about the condor garuda

[Ah Pook]

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.

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.