hatchet
Aside from really nice ones, for utilitarian purposes I'd choose the Gerber Hatchet or one of the Cheapo- Chinese made utility hatchets, which is also a pry-bar and a hammer.
I've seen them around for less than $10.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21azz5f08hL._AA280_.jpg
Aside from really nice ones, for utilitarian purposes I'd choose the Gerber Hatchet or one of the Cheapo- Chinese made utility hatchets, which is also a pry-bar and a hammer.
I've seen them around for less than $10.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21azz5f08hL._AA280_.jpg
