Using a hatchet

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9:26
Category
tools
Age Range
14 to 16
Instructor
Andrew

Objective

A Life Lesson to educate the Trekker in the use of a axe or hatchet for wood cutting.

Completion Checklist

  1. With your parents observation and direction, use a hatchet to cut through a small trunk or thick branch, little by little. Do this twice.
  2. Use a hatchet to split a piece of wood. Use a hammer on the rear of the head, if your hatchet is designed to be used in such a way.
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