Tested by IvyEverything in this shop went out on a real trip with me before it earned a listing. Wet, cold, dropped, packed out. This one passed.
Camp chores stack up fast: kindling to split, deadfall to limb, tent stakes to drive. A camping hatchet this size handles all three, and this one is hand forged from 1065 high carbon steel with a flat poll you can hammer with.
Hand forged 1065 high carbon steel head, quenched and polished, takes a working edge and holds it through a weekend of splitting.
14.4 inches long, 2.32 lbs, 4.2 inch cutting edge puts real weight behind a short swing while still riding on a belt.
Beech handle with a lanyard hole soaks up shock and keeps the head under control on close work.
Leather belt sheath and a sharpening puck included, so the edge stays covered on the walk in and gets touched up at camp.
Two lengths, 14.4 in and 14.6 in, so you can pick the swing that suits your reach.
Hang it on your belt and stop borrowing someone else's.