Oops. I dont know if I mentioned it but for this whole debate I meant it as a tool strictly to be carried on your back for an extended hike/hunt. If you have access to your car trunk then of course you need an axe. I always have a full size axe in my truck, as well as a collapsable bow saw. I am only considering the kukri as a replacement to my pack axe when I am miles away from my truck and have to rely on what I can carry only.

otherwise there is no debate on the usefullness of a good axe. it is the best tool in the world to have in the woods if you dont have to hump it far.