I have to agree that a (key word) "GOOD" axe is still a better tool for many tasks than a large chopping knife.

However, it comes down to situation. Often carry vs. not carry.

And if carry, I will EASILY choose a knife over an axe.

If around the house or car camping, having an axe handy that you don't have to carry into the field is very convenient. So is a good machete.

But, I am not going to carry an axe very far into the field.

Kukris, machetes and large knives can all be pretty decent at chopping - even if not as good on thick hard wood as a good axe.

But, the ease of carry makes it an easy decision when carry is to be considered. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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For the record, I am having a hard time viewing the very large NMFBM as a worthy choice between the great chopping of a BR and DFLE along with carry considerations - Vs. an axe if just around camp.

The MOAB "SERIOUSLY" begs some questions for me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> - MOAB weighs as much a a significantly SIZED axe at about 40 - 50 TIMES the cost. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I am just having a hard time finding any logical explanation or justification for a MOAB... At that price, I haven't really wasted much time considering it though.

But, the BR and DFLE are VERY worthy!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />
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