Axes & Hatchets

Camp hatchets and belt axes, sized for splitting kindling and clearing a trail — not for felling anything serious. Head weight and overall length are on every listing, because between them they decide almost everything about how an axe feels in the hand.

A heavier head does more work per swing and tires you faster. A longer handle gives you speed and needs more room to swing safely. For camp use, most people are happiest somewhere in the middle.

Every hatchet here ships with a sheath. Keep the head dry and lightly oiled, check where the head meets the handle before every use, and see our care guide for sharpening with a file or puck.