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

Originally Posted by Sidney

I have exactly those two.. The carpenters is 510mm load and weighs 1320gram. Little heavy for a carry axe but a good length. The limbing axe is lighter by 100grams but a bit long at 65cm.

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yep, 1 would like to have the handle no longer than 48-50cm, overall weight 1.1kg max for carrying in a day pack. After all, if it's too heavy you don't want to carry it. The best tool is the one you have....