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Buhahahha. I assure you I'm a tad larger than 4'11" and 98 pounds soaking wet or not. The Cold Steel Hawk is a favorite..even for this big guy. I also have a hand crafted Crash hawk that's a bit...

I actually carry a tomahawk. It's lighter weight than an axe. I tried an Estwing camp hatchet but it was just too heavy. I don't plan to fell any trees so my needs are smaller. I have a bit larger...

Saws are actually pretty light weight. I've carried the same Gerber Sportsman's saw for several years now. It's a whopping 3.4 ounces and works really well.

Oh come on. You're in the market for another anything. Hatchet, muzzle loader, canteen, whatever.

I just love it when folks stop by to spam. I'd think no one loved me if we didn't have 300 of them a day.

I cut the handle down on mine and regripped it in leather.

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Hard to argue with that logic. I carry a Gerber Sportsman saw, an Estwing Sportsman axe, a RAT 7 and a Mora 780. Different tools for different jobs.

Hope and Coot - What do you guys use on your axe handles? Do you treat them or just use au natural?

I think I got the last bottle at Wal-Mart. You might give your local Wally a call. Here's the Birchwood Casey web site.

http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/sport/index.html

I'm surprised that Home Depot doesn't stock it. Here's a link:

Amazon has it:
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Let me know how it turns out. I have a couple of very fine axes I inherited. I have a splitting axe that needs to have the handle replaced but I've never been able to bring myself to do it. It was my...

Are you sure you want to use linseed oil on it? If you plan on using the axe a lot then you really don't need to do anything with it. The oil from your hands will coat the wood. However, if you are...

You might find it labeled "flax seed oil". You need to be very careful with it because any rags you use can go up in flames all by their lonesome if you just leave them in a pile in a garbage can or...

Just about anything Estwing is good stuff. I've used Estwing hammers for over 30 years. I carry the Sportman's Axe in my pack.

I carry an Estwing Camper's Axe and a Gerber Gator folding saw.

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That site may be down. I can't seem to access it. Warman, I use the Gerber Sportsman saw and it does a great job. It's lightweight and built pretty solid for a little guy.
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RR - What kind of hawk do you carry?

Dead link, RBB

Everything that company sells is top quality in my book. That's why I carry them. I'm with you as well on the chain saw. I just wanted something fast and easy to get where I'm going if a limb was in...

Well, now don't I feel stupid? That's one of my suppliers. Thanks for the link. That's what I'll go with.:(

I had thought about tossing one in the truck and using it if I needed to remove a downed limb or two to get past.

That's a really great safety observation Carcajou and it does happen. Several years ago a friend I and were removing a tree and he wrapped his safety around the tree about 30 feet up. Unfortunately,...

I think everyone agrees the little survival saws with the pressed on finger pulls are pretty cheesy. Yes, I have them in my kit just like you. Does anyone own/use Chain Saw in a Can? It looks pretty...

I haven't owned one before so I'm curious to see how it holds up. I ordered them last week so should arrive this week. The blade slides back in the handle, which I like and it's pretty light overall....

I just ordered a couple of Gerber sports saws. We'll see how they do.