Knife hatchet combo

[Tuckahoe]

I am looking for a real nice knife/hatchet combo. I remember back in the 60's and early 70's several companies made a hatchet and knife that fit into a leather case so both could be worn at the same time. Most of the ones remember had leather handle on the hatchet and the knife. Does anyone still make these?

[MadTripper]

There are a few out there. This isn't a horrible price for a vintage Kabar set.

http://www.antiquemystique.com/pages/4030_jpg.htm


These Timberline units are supposed to be decent but I'm not sure on the sheath.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZFIFT8


Here is a nice Gerber set

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___98214

A different set by Schrade:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=363940

And here is a S&W set:

http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Smith-Wesson-Bullseye-Hatchet-Knife-Combo-with-Sheath

Overall, I'd try and score the Kabar as you know the vintage version was a US made product and probably better steel. The new units will probably be fine however I find to get decent cutlery, you need to spend a bunch of cash.

You might consider making your own. If you have a farrier local, you can take some of his old rasps and they make nice blade material.

Tripper

[Tuckahoe]

I picked up one just like the S&W one at Aldi grocery store of all places it was less than $10 bucks. It will be nice to add to my butcher supplies. The hatchet should make a nice chopper for meat.

[hunter63]

I did buy one of these, seem to be a good vale for $20 bucks.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=363940

So we'll see how it works:

[redhorse0]

rough rider sells a combo for about 15.00. my son was given a combo for christmas. it came from ssmoky mountain knife works.

[RangerRick]

I picked up a set made by "K-Bar" 20 or so years ago at a garage sale for $5.00 and still have em. *Lady didn't know what she had but they belonged to her dad so they're probably from the 1960's. *The knife is on the small side at about 5.5" and the hatchet is strictly for campfire work but excellent steel.

Rick

[macgeoghagen]

A large khukri should work unless you really want two tools.