They also don't glance off as easily as a hatchet or a small axe, and one of the main reasons I started carrying them instead. They are much safer around kids; for that reason, I have half a dozen hatchets or so, too
Yeah, it will outlast me by far, I'm sure. It's going to Elk camp in a couple of weeks for its break-in by the fire pit. I got a great temper on it. I quenched just the cutting edge and left the spine soft, so it should be a good, strong, springy blade. It sure took a nice edge; it's scary sharp.
I understand that completely and agree, I'll just quote our Pres. on our immigration problem, then leave it at that. "Turns out all we needed was a new President." I pray you folks at some point can also do what we were able to pull off.
And yes, I taught my kids how to use sharp tools !!
Thanks, man.