With a head that works better for splitting than some of the more bushcraft-centric hatchets, the Helko is perfect for wood-processing chores in hardwood forests. The highly polished head slides through wood and resists corrosion, and the hard blade takes and keeps a keen edge.
The thicker wooden handle provides a bit of extra grip for added comfort in long chopping sessions. Downsides : This hatchet is a few ounces heavier than competitors of similar size, materials, and quality. This is also not necessarily a downside, since some folks may like the more machined feel of the head better than the more rustic feel of a hammer-forged head.
But Helko delivers a comparable level of quality. This particular hatchet has not been widely reviewed, but a version with a lighter head, the Pathfinder, has had more exposure, and the reviews are uniformly glowing. Downsides : This is one of the heaviest hatchets in this review, which makes it less packable. There are a host of excellent two-handed axes in this weight range, in fact, but none that are this inexpensive. From wilderness survival to urban demolition, this thing can do it all.
The canvas laminate handles are comfortable. The balance and feel are extraordinary. A subtle upwards curve in the top of the head makes it work well for a knife substitute for carving. Downsides : This axe has two downsides, the first of which is the price.
Brand and product reputation : W. The Pack Axe reflects all that knowlege and hard-won experience. But prepare to pay the full GB markup on this rarer, boutique item. In terms of features and capability, we consider this axe an upgrade to the Wildlife Hatchet. If you want to dip into the world of up-market, all-metal tactical hatchets without breaking the bank on a Winkler or a Medford, this is a great option.
Handle is also canvas micarta, and features and performance should be comparable. The poll and eyewall are hardened in order to make it suitable for secondary use as a hammer, and the head shape is designed for fine carving work in the choked-up position.
The only real complaint about this hatchet so far is the grind — many would prefer a more traditional convex edge. You pay for all that toughness with extra weight, though, as this hatchet weighs more than some full-sized axes. If you like the aesthetic and the price range, then go for it. They also come with a lifetime guarantee. This is yet another one to consider if you want get quality without paying a markup for a name, and you want something different than the standard list of Swedish and American premium names.
The S7 steel is the current hotness in shock-resistant, high-carbon metallurgy, and the PVD coating adds very durable corrosion protection. This is only for preppers who want to go full-operator, whatever the cost. This small axe and its siblings in the Winkler line are used by elite military units the world over for breaching, survival, and even killing.
Brand: Fiskars Model: X7 Hatchet. But because this is such a popular hatchet, I decided to get one and test it for myself. Long story short, I see why people like it. The composite handle is much more durable than I anticipated. At one point, I actually propped one end of the hatchet against a rock and then I ran it over with my vehicle. Surprisingly, when I moved the vehicle, the composite handle mostly returned to its original shape.
The Fiskars X7 composite handle is very durable. Some of the specs are listed below. This hatchet is a great entry level hatchet for anyone, in my opinion. The only notable difference is the color of the steel and the logo stamp on the cheek of the head. So, remember when I said Husqvarna buys the heads of their hatchets from a Swedish company?
I think Hults Bruk is that company. Anyway, back to this hatchet. Both heads are basically equal. The difference is shown in the finishing touches with Hults Bruk hatchet.
The head is blasted and clear-lacquered, the handle is coated with linseed oil, and the leather sheath is a little nicer. So far, this one is probably the highest-quality tool. As for Prandi and Husqvarna, the quality is similar but this hatchet costs nearly twice as much. The final item on our list is the stunning wildlife hatchet from Gransfors Bruk. If not, let me get you up to speed.
Gransfors Bruk is a Swedish known for their superior tools. They hand-forge splitting axes, hatchets, adze, froes, broad axes, and more.
Their tools are what many people consider the best in the world, especially their axes. Of course, with such a fine hatchet comes a hefty price. I know this page is meant to compare the best hatchets for the money , and it is. Yet, despite the high price, I still consider this hatchet as a valuable tool — well worth the money. The quality is unbeatable. This is definitely an heirloom tool; something to pass down from generation to generation.
Some of the specifications are listed below. This high-quality hatchet is versatile, durable, and capable enough for any camp task we could throw at it. Our runner-up was the Fiskars X7 Hatchet , a unique and beautifully designed camp hatchet that excelled at splitting wood and carving. Read on for our full reviews and recommendations as well as tips on choosing the best camping hatchet for your needs.
This versatile hatchet could easily split kindling and chop through larger logs in a single swing. It even did passable job at carving tasks. In our chopping test, the Fiskars and Coleman hatchets were slightly more efficient, but the Estwing could still make short work of most branches we put in front of it.
It proved itself to be one of the most rugged and durable axes in our test, as well, showing almost no signs of wear to the blade, handle, or any other component even after months of field testing and stress tests.
We liked that the sheath leaves the back of the hatchet uncovered so that you can easily hammer in tent stakes without removing it from the sheath. For carving and detailed work, we preferred our Runner-up, the Fiskars X7 Hatchet. That being said, most of what we use a hatchet around camp for is chopping and splitting wood, pounding in tent stakes, and other grunt work.
This hatchet gets serious points for style. We loved the sleek, modern design and thought it was easily the coolest-looking camp hatchet in our test. The V-shaped wedge drove through logs with one swing. Its unique design locked the blade in securely while being incredibly easy to use.
Quick, simple, safe, and secure—exactly what a sheath should be. Some people may not like the lack of a belt attachment for the sheath, though. We were skeptical of the plastic handle but found it to be stable, high-quality, and comfortable to hold. The handle was also one of the most comfortable to choke up on for carving and whittling wood. The blade was among the sharpest in our test and was easy to control and carve with.
The blade did take a beating in our stress test, and it showed some small dents and chips. The black coating also started rubbing off almost immediately.
This is a rough-and-tumble hatchet that will get the job done, assuming the job is chopping things. If we wanted to pick one hatchet to split logs and occasionally chop down a small tree, this would be it, with its aggressive wedge shape and slight downward curve. Right out of the box, the edge was rough and jagged, with multiple spurs and snags.
It was by far the dullest blade in our test. The Coleman Camp Axe is not great for fine work or carving. Although it was surprisingly comfortable to hold, its thick head made it difficult to accurately carve anything.
With a good sharpening, it might be passable. This little hatchet weighs only While it showed a little bit of wear after our testing, damage was minimal and we felt the blade held up well. Overall, we were impressed with the quality and usefulness of the ParaHatchet. Overall, we liked the grip and feel of this hatchet.
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