Hey Paul,

As you were making this post I was also typing one involving a Fiskar Brush Axe, check it out here.

I have used this tool since the early 80's and think it is terrific. I bought a spare one (made by Wetterlings) just in case I ever lost my original.

A forum member called "Hacksaw" ran a post on it about a year ago with lots of good information, see here.

I have found a short, heavy machette-type blade to be an excellent tool in the northern bush.

It does not replace an axe, or a saw, but very handy and effective.

Mike