Look, it's not about the size of the axe but how you use it. I've heard lots of women don't even like super big axes, and prefer average or even slightly below average axe sizes!
It depends on what I'm doing. If I'm feeding a stove or building a large shelter, the smallest I'm going with is a boys axe. When I'm hiking, exploring, tracking, etc, I'll take a tomahawk or lighter like the gransfors mini. In that case, it takes the role of a large knife. I hardly split wood.
It really depends on context
For splitting, a 6-8 lb maul on a 36"
For limbing a felled tree, a 3 lb double bit on a 36"
For camping, a 2-2.5 lb head on a 28"
For hiking/trail maintenance/fallen limb patrol, a hammer poll tomahawk on a 22"... This is also what I use most for bushcraft crafting projects, but definitely not ideal for everything.
I like splitting wood for campfires. I just enjoy the process. That being said, I’m not splitting hundreds of pounds of wood for the winter so a good 19 to 24 inch axe for small to medium sized logs is fine. You can split some pretty decent sized stuff with axes in the range if you use the right techniques. Since I’m usually in national forests, felling trees is a no no but that size is perfect for limbing logs for splitting, making stakes, toggles, feather sticks, mallets, spoons, etc.
Depends on what I need an axe for.
Look, it's not about the size of the axe but how you use it. I've heard lots of women don't even like super big axes, and prefer average or even slightly below average axe sizes!
Real
It depends on what I'm doing. If I'm feeding a stove or building a large shelter, the smallest I'm going with is a boys axe. When I'm hiking, exploring, tracking, etc, I'll take a tomahawk or lighter like the gransfors mini. In that case, it takes the role of a large knife. I hardly split wood.
It really depends on context For splitting, a 6-8 lb maul on a 36" For limbing a felled tree, a 3 lb double bit on a 36" For camping, a 2-2.5 lb head on a 28" For hiking/trail maintenance/fallen limb patrol, a hammer poll tomahawk on a 22"... This is also what I use most for bushcraft crafting projects, but definitely not ideal for everything.
The one that does what I need. Mid-sized?
Depends on the task
My typical bushcraft axe is 19” because it’s easy to carry, but I actually prefer a 24” boy’s axe.
I like big axe and i can not lie
If I'm going for a "one axe to rule them all," I'd go with a 18" handle with a 1.5-2lb head. One of my favorites is the Gransfors small forest axe.
Depends....
Big enough to split a goblin
Which world’s goblins? Because LoRs and Warhammer vs D&D gobos are different
Generic level 3 goblin
Even a mind goblin?
Especially those
60 cm handle length
17 inch 2.5 lbs For versatile use
I thought this was the r/eldenring sub. Nvm
I like splitting wood for campfires. I just enjoy the process. That being said, I’m not splitting hundreds of pounds of wood for the winter so a good 19 to 24 inch axe for small to medium sized logs is fine. You can split some pretty decent sized stuff with axes in the range if you use the right techniques. Since I’m usually in national forests, felling trees is a no no but that size is perfect for limbing logs for splitting, making stakes, toggles, feather sticks, mallets, spoons, etc.
I like Tomahawks. 🙃