I don't want to get all soppy here, but hatchet2 showcases such a beautifully made small hatchet.
It really floats my boat for carving and sculpting many materials.
Mine seems to handle as a natural extension of my arm and I can truly feel the blacksmith's art, craftsmanship and history.
When it's being used as it should, it's almost possible to feel the caress of the artisan's passion at the moment when he created it.
A lot of my friends use some of the modern ones like Bahcos or Husavarna but I've never swayed from my decision to stay with my gorgeous and usefully sized tool.
