even the most peaceful loving and placid among us love a little bit of axe work right whether it's the image of a wild outdoors person or just the satisfying crunch of steel on wood getting your hands on the best camping.

Axes and hatchets appeals to some primal urge and the sensibility that ultimately just feels a little bit cool whether it's gathering kindling splitting firewood for a campfire or clearing low branches from a path and axe can come in handy the versatility of it makes it an.

Indispensable tool in the wild some might argue bringing an axe on a camping trip is overkill but it never hurts to be prepared you might encounter a whole host of different situations when it comes to choosing an axe however the number of options available makes decision making harder than trying to.

Chop down a giant sequoia with a butter knife finding the best camping axe for your needs mostly depends on where you're planning to camp your intended activities the length of your trip and the handle type you prefer the size weight affordability and portability.

Aspects of it also need to be taken into account whatever you're planning to do out there in the wild somewhere on this list is your next tax the camping acts you need to do darn near anything when the rest of your tools are far enough away that they may as well be on mars.

The fiskars x7 hatchet packs quality into a small lightweight affordable package it is perhaps one of the best composite handle hatchets on the market and is ideal for processing firewood shelter building and all kinds of camping tasks the thin wide edge on the x7 hatchet is.

Designed to cut chop and split wood of all sizes and densities tasks around camp don't take long whether it is making clean cuts filling small trees or processing kindling tinder the blade holds an edge very well and even after chopping into realm.

The edge never rolls although it does need sharpening after overall it makes nice deep cuts in thicker branches and is excellent for splitting smaller wood at the price point the fiskars x7 hatchet is surprisingly effective the fiskars x7 hatchet is a solid performer for basic camp woodworking.

Tasks especially when weight is at a premium it's weight forward design chops above its pay grade and that with a total weight of only 23 ounces if you're looking for a cheap camping hatchet it's definitely worth the money it's a great tool to pack along for the occasional camping trip or even on a.

Hike  this is the schrade skax 10 portable cap hatchet at only 11 inches in length and a weight of 1.4 pounds the skax 10 camp hatchet is a perfect choice for those looking for a rugged.

Lightweight versatile chopping tool for any outdoor adventure the head and handle are forged from a solid piece of 3cr13 stainless steel polished to a shaving sharp 3.6 inch stainless steel edge that is both tough and easy to hone in the field the balance of the hatchet is coated.

With a handsome powder finish that further protects the tool an oversized hammer end inhabits the back side of the head and makes short work of crushing breaking and pounding tasks while the pronounced flare of the head from the edge to the hammer makes short work of splitting kindling in the back.

Country the full tang handle is coated in tough shock-absorbing tpe that is formed to match the dynamics of the human hand and provide comfort and sure grip in any weather condition a braided nylon lanyard adds further safety and control.

Transport the hatchet on your belt using its low profile lightweight thermoplastic belt sheath that snaps securely closed over the tool's head the tool's lightweight and low snag sheath design make it easy to drop in a pack carry in a bug out bag or safely store.

In your home or vehicle rugged packable powerful crafted from premium materials and built for a lifetime this is the schrade skax 10 camp hatchet  string sportsman's hatchet is really a beautiful tool.

This american made full 10 steel hatchet is finished with a stacked leather handle and a thick lacquer polish giving you an attractive useful and comfortable tool a perfect camping hatchet this lightweight piece is more balanced and will effortlessly split small logs for firewood or chop through bushes or.

Branches the sportsman's hatchet by esteem both great features including its faulting steel and attractive leather grip the type of steel is not disclosed but a string describes it as tall steel it is made in the usa and the grip is comprised of stacked genuine leather.

Ringlets which are centered and then finished with a lustrous push for maximum comfortability the ergonomic handle is specially designed with a wider pin at the bottom of the handle to prevent slippage when using overall this tool is great it's well.

Balanced it's handsome it's durable it's effective and it's lightweight and easy to handle if you're looking for an instrument that can stand up to all your backpacking hiking camping more bushcraft needs i'd say look no further the it's doing sportsman's hatchet is.

Effective affordable and durable i've been camping and outside in the woods since i was six years old and my father allowed me to use a small hand axe when i was eight and been using one since but they never were quite right and finally decided well why not just make.

One that fits my hand the way i want it to and that's where the burler racks came from it's actually a modified viking design it will chop well you can grip it up close to the head and do shaving for fine close work a thin enough work as a small filling axe.

But thick enough that i could split something like kindling it's light enough that you can wear it on your belt without being any more cumbersome than it has to be the handle is big enough around that it fills your hand without being over full and it's long enough with the curve on the bottom.

That you can get a good swing to do the chopping or filling with and you can feel that curve when you come to it this is the pack hatchet by gerber chopping wood is an essential task whether you're a camper hunter or backpacker we designed the pack hatchet to deliver unparalleled control.

And close-up operations through finger grooves just below the bit a tall blade grind affords geometry for optimal sharpness and edge durability it features a corrosion resistant stone wash finish and a rubberized grip full-tang construction equals durability and in-hand balance.

 with both a lanyard hole and a nylon sheath the pack hatchet offers custom carry and multiple mounting options it's offered in flat sage and coyote the pack hatchet gives you enhanced control and versatile carry in a compact format i'd like to tell you a little bit about.

Holtsbrook and the t-bro carpenter's axe holtzbroke axe heads are hand forged at the facility located just outside of north shooping in southern sweden which has been in operation since 1697. each head is struck around 70 times to create the right shape and density the head is made of swedish carbon steel.

And has a one inch or two and a half centimeter hardened and tempered zone with a hardness of 55 rockwell c which creates a durable and sharp edge even after many sharpenings the american hickory handle is hand sanded and oiled with several coats of linseed to condition and protect the wood.

The holst brook tibro is the classic carpenter's axe it offers a narrow long and perfectly straight knife ground blade edge and a medium length straight handle the head is shaped so that the axe can be gripped directly directly below the head for carving or detail work it is an axe head weight of 1.75 pounds or 795 grams.

And a total weight of 2.75 pounds or 1.25 kilos and a handle length of 20 inches or 50 centimeters the tbro is named after a small town in the west of sweden which is famous for furniture making this is the schrade scx9 locking saw axe versatility is at the heart of this 18 inch ax.

With a tie nitrate coated ax head with a 3.27 inch blade hammer pommel and 12-inch wood saw the scx9 eagerly takes on a host of outdoor chores the titanium coated stainless steel head is shaped from 3cr13 steel tough enough to absorb high impact blows the blade is easily resharpened use the.

Pommel on the back side of the head to drive stakes or as a crushing tool the black glass fiber filled full length pa handle is molded to the ax head for durability and increased safety use a low grip on the handle for power strokes for increased control slide your hand up.

The handle shaft to just below the ax head where a gentle contour offers a comfortable grip pop the saw blade safety snap and press the button at the base of the handle to release the integrated wood saw a nail nick in the saw blade lets you easily rotate the blade.

Into either of two locking positions the 12 inch blade sharp teeth chew through wood making short work of cutting tasks where a good saw comes in handy to return the blade back into the handle of the scx9 simply hold down the release button as you rotate the saw.

So that it rests protected in the handle snap the retaining strap for added safety a black nylon belt sheath lets you carry the axe comfortably at your side while protecting the blade from dirt and grime a versatile axe for camp farm or home crafted from premium materials and built.

For a lifetime this is the trade scx9 locking saw acts