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Wenger Blades
Wenger Blades Wiglaf, Burlap Micarta Handle, Caswell 80CRV2
$470.00Wenger Blades Wiglaf Axe The Wiglaf delivers compact axe capability for camp chores and outdoor work. 2.75-inch blade in 0.375-inch 80CrV2 steel provides exceptional toughness and edge retention,...
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Wenger Blades
Wenger Blades Beohawk, OD Canvas Micarta Handle, Caswell 80CRV2
$505.00Wenger Blades Beohawk Tomahawk The Beohawk delivers full-sized tomahawk performance for serious camp and field work. 3-inch blade in 0.375-inch 80CrV2 steel provides exceptional toughness and edge...
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Wenger Blades
Wenger Blades Loki, Blue Burlap Micarta Handle, Caswell 80CRV2
$565.00Wenger Blades Loki Tomahawk The Loki delivers full-sized tomahawk performance for serious camp and field work. 2.25-inch blade in 0.375-inch 80CrV2 steel provides exceptional toughness and edge...
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CRKT
CRKT Provoke X Morphing Axe
$349.99CRKT Provoke X The Provoke X transforms its category—a first-of-its-kind morphing axe that fits your pocket and deploys with a satisfying flick of the wrist. Kinematic technology brings the...
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Cold Steel Knives
Cold Steel Bolo Machete w/ Sheath - 97LBMS
$35.95Cold Steel Bolo Machete The Bolo Machete features a wide point that shifts weight forward for excellent heavy chopping and slashing work. Popular throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim. 18-inch 65Mn...
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Council Tool
Council Tool Wood-Craft Pack Axe 250 Year USA, Curved, 2lb / 19" - WC20PA19CUSA
$191.34Council Tool Wood-Craft Pack Axe Liberty Edition The Wood-Craft Pack Axe Liberty Edition celebrates America's 250th birthday with an American flag stamp on the blade that marks this special version...
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Bifrost Forge
Bifrost Forge Hatchet
$175.00Bifrost Forge Farrier Rasp Hatchet The Farrier Rasp hatchet transforms a working farrier rasp into a functional hatchet through hand forging and craftsmanship. Each tomahawk is completely unique with...
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Bifrost Forge
Bifrost Forge Mini Hatchet
$75.00Bifrost Forge Farrier Rasp Mini Hatchet The Farrier Rasp mini hatchet transforms a working farrier rasp into a functional hatchet through hand forging and craftsmanship. Each tomahawk is completely...
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Shankle Homestead
Shankle Homestead Adjustable Hatchet Mask, Large
$32.00Shankle Homestead Leather Works Adjustable Axe/Hatchet Mask These adjustable leather masks from Shankle Homestead Leather Works come in two sizes according to bit height: Small (Up to 3.25") and...
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Shankle Homestead
Shankle Homestead Adjustable Hatchet Mask, Small
$25.00Shankle Homestead Leather Works Adjustable Axe/Hatchet Mask These adjustable leather masks from Shankle Homestead Leather Works come in two sizes according to bit height: Small (Up to 3.25") and...
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Cold Steel Knives
Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel w/ Sheath - 92SFS
$42.95Cold Steel Spetsnaz Shovel The Spetsnaz Shovel is modeled after an original Soviet Spetsnaz military entrenching tool used by special operations units worldwide. Features a stout hardwood handle with...
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Condor Tool & Knife
Condor Terrachete Machete Desert - CTK2850145HC
$59.48Condor Terrachete Machete - Desert The Terrachete Machete is built for heavy-duty use, from clearing brush to building shelter in survival situations. Features a 15" high-carbon steel blade for...
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Condor Tool & Knife
Condor Terrachete Machete, Army Green Polypropylene, Darkwash 1075HC - CTK2849145HC
$59.48Condor Terrachete Machete - Army Green The Terrachete Machete is built for heavy-duty use, from clearing brush to building shelter in survival situations. Features a 15" high-carbon steel blade for...
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Cold Steel Knives
Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel - 92SF
$24.99Cold Steel Spetsnaz Shovel The Spetsnaz Shovel is modeled after an original Soviet Spetsnaz military entrenching tool used by special operations units worldwide. Features a stout hardwood handle with...
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Cold Steel Knives
Cold Steel MAGNUM Kukri Machete w/ Sheath CS97MKM
$39.99Cold Steel Kukri Machete The 17" Kukri Machete delivers the legendary chopping and cutting power of a traditional kukri in an inexpensive workhorse design. Few knives can out-chop or out-cut a good...
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Cold Steel Knives
Cold Steel Kukri Machete w/ Sheath CS97KMS
$34.99Cold Steel Kukri Machete The Kukri Machete delivers the legendary chopping and cutting power of a traditional kukri in an inexpensive workhorse design. Few knives can out-chop or out-cut a good...
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Cold Steel Knives
Cold Steel Bowie Machete w/ Sheath CS97BWM12S
$44.95Cold Steel Bowie Machete The Bowie Machete delivers fast, lively handling that makes it an outstanding slashing blade and admirable chopper while retaining knife-like capabilities when precision is...
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Cold Steel Knives
Cold Steel 2 Handed Latin Machete w/ Sheath CS97TM21S
$34.99Cold Steel Two Handed Latin Machete The Two-Handed Latin Machete features an extra-long 9" polypropylene handle that works one-handed but comfortably accommodates two hands for extra power. The 21"...
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Council Tool
Council Tool Replacement Handle, 22" Straight Flying Fox
$21.91Council Tools Replacment Handle This premium 22" replacement handle from Council Tool is crafted from straight grain hickory with a light wax finish. Designed specifically for the Flying Fox small...
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Council Tool
Council Tool Pickaroon w/ Straight Handle, 1.5lbs / 28" - SU150PKRN28S
$69.52Council Tools Pickaroon The Council Tool Pickaroon combines traditional craftsmanship with versatile functionality for serious wood handling tasks. This essential forestry tool features a...
Axes, Hatchets & Machetes
Why Own an Axe and Hatchet?
Wood Processing
Axes are essential tools for chopping, splitting, and processing firewood. Whether you need wood for heating, cooking, or camping, an axe can make the job significantly easier and more efficient.
Camping & Outdoor Activities
When you're camping, an axe can help with tasks like clearing a campsite, building a shelter, and crafting tools or equipment from wood. It's indispensable for survival and bushcraft skills.
Emergency Preparedness
In emergency situations, such as natural disasters or power outages, having an axe can be invaluable for cutting through debris, opening blocked paths, and even self-rescue.
Gardening & Landscaping
Axes are helpful for clearing brush, cutting down small trees, and maintaining your garden or property. They are ideal for tasks like chopping roots and removing unwanted vegetation.
Different Types of Axes
Axes come in various types, each designed for specific tasks. Understanding the differences between these types of axes is essential to ensure that you use the right tool for the job. Here's an explanation of some common types of axes and their respective purposes:
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Felling Axe
- Purpose: Felling axes are designed for cutting down trees. They have a long, slender handle and a relatively thin, sharp blade for efficient cutting.
- Characteristics: Felling axes often have a pronounced wedge shape to facilitate splitting the wood when the tree falls. They are also used for limbing, and removing branches from felled trees.
Splitting Axe
- Purpose: Splitting axes are primarily used for splitting logs into firewood. They have a heavy, blunt, and wide wedge-shaped head that helps to split wood fibers effectively.
- Characteristics: Splitting axes typically have a thicker and blunter blade compared to felling axes, making them unsuitable for felling trees but excellent for breaking wood into smaller pieces.
Hatchet
- Purpose: Hatchets are smaller, one-handed axes used for a variety of tasks, such as chopping, clearing brush, and light wood processing.
- Characteristics: Hatchets are compact and portable, making them suitable for camping, backpacking, and other outdoor activities. They are versatile and can serve as a multi-purpose tool.
Camping Axe
- Purpose: Camping axes are designed for outdoor enthusiasts and campers. They are often a hybrid between a hatchet and a small felling axe, making them suitable for a range of campsite tasks.
- Characteristics: Camping axes have a moderate size, lightweight design, and a balance between chopping power and portability, making them ideal for processing firewood, shelter-building, and more.
Broad Axe
- Purpose: Broad axes are used for shaping and hewing large, flat surfaces in woodworking, such as squaring logs, shaping beams, or crafting timber structures.
- Characteristics: Broad axes have a wide, flat blade that allows for precise control when shaping wood. One side of the blade is flat, while the other is beveled, and they are used alternately to create a smooth, flat surface.
Pickaxe (Pulaski Axe)
- Purpose: Pickaxes are primarily used in construction and landscaping to break up hard ground, rocks, and roots. Pulaski axes are a combination tool, with an axe blade on one side and a pick on the other.
- Characteristics: Pickaxes have a pointed end for piercing the ground or rock, while the axe side is used for cutting roots or digging trenches.
Tomahawk
- Purpose: Tomahawks are small, light axes with a long history in Native American culture. They are used for throwing, utility, and as a weapon in some cases.
- Characteristics: Tomahawks have a flat, narrow head, making them well-suited for throwing and cutting tasks. They are often used in recreational activities like tomahawk throwing.