Gerber or Fiskar (virtually identical, variety of sizes to meet every perceived need, relatively indestructable, and available almost everywhere). Not that I have one mind you. I'm still using the same "boy's" (2 1/2 lb. head) axe my dad gave me almost 40 years ago when I was in Scouting. It does everything from light felling to splitting kindling and just never seems to wear out. Course it's on its 5th or 6th handle and 3rd sheath IIRC. I keep it in the truck box where it's always handy. The 5 lb single bits seem to spend most of their time in the shed with the chain saw and splitting maul. Never have found a real requirement for a 'Hawk.

Gerber/Fiskar Hatchet
 

I've had a Gerber hatchet for over 10 years and I have to say it's the finest hatchet I've ever used by far, cuts like a champ, maintains a great edge, light (has a hallow plastic handle but still takes a beating), after 10 years of work no rust on the head due to their coating, it’s really overall a great tool. I've used it camping, back packing, and in the back yard cutting branches from dropped trees for years and it has never lets me down, always gets it done, I can't say enough good about the Gerber. If I lost mine right now, I'd buy another online tonight.

Just my .02 hope it helps

Thank you both. That's a good enough endorsement for me to try the Gerber.