If you are wanting an excellent performing hatchet but don't want to spend big money do yourself a favor and look at the Wetterlings line. They are only about a half a step down from Granfors bruks but they cost much less. It is also very hard to beat the Fiskars axes in the "bang for the buck" category.

When it comes to the tactical dealios, get in touch with Justin Gingrich . His entry tools are without equal in real world environments in my opinion, and I have actually used them for what they were designed to do. They work, and they work well!