No surprises there, at least for me. In almost any wood cutting job, a decent saw is easier than a chopping tool. That is not to say that one can't make the chips fly with a good axe, but sawing seems to take less effort. A "real" kukri, with some weight to the blade, would have probably outcut your box hatchet. I have one of those, really sharp, but for some reason I have never been able to hit where I aim with a kukri. The Cold Steel is just a machete (thin metal) shaped like a kukri. A pocket chain saw (http://www.pocketchainsaw.com/) might make the job easier. Chris has reported good luck with his...