Author: Sarah “Dani” Daniels | The Backcountry Apex A hatchet is the bigger brother of the bushcraft knife. Splits kindling. Drives stakes. Builds a shelter frame. Processes camp wood. The best survival hatchets under $100 give you a 1-1.5 lb head, a 14-16 inch handle, and a forge-hardened edge that sharpens with a file. 5 […]