TogakureOjonin,

Nice collection! I'm a wee bit jealous. I had a Recon Tanto years ago that I bought at a gun show. Apparently, I lost it.

I had a Gerber BMF which I used for years but I snapped the stupid thing clean in half splitting firewood with it.

Speaking of Gerbers... Got one of these as well yesterday.



It's my second one. I lost my first one on a job about two months ago. It's about 18" long and very handy. When I'm firing branches and small tree sections (less than 6") into the chipper and there's one with branches sticking out that's blocking the piece from going through, I just lob it off with the axe on my belt. Saves walking around and finding my saw just to cut off a 1" thick branch. I tape the bottom of the axe handle with multicoloured tape, makes it easier to find on the ground. {Didn't seem to work last time though.) The steel isn't the best, but it's only a $50 axe. The hollow plastic handle is tough as nails though. I wouldn't buy the larger models though, better to stay with a standard wood handled axe with better steel.

Flashlights? Bought several AAA Mini-Mags at the same store. They were practically giving them away. $6 each! Got a few for the kids as well.