

The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. “A lightweight and intimidating looking axe with a built-in ferro rod that would be great in an urban survival setting.” “Hand-forged by the oldest axe making company in the world, with a high-quality leather sheath, and fits comfortably in most backpacks.” “A beautiful ‘made in the USA’ axe, with a thin head great for chopping and splitting thick pieces of wood.”īest for Backpacking: Hultafors Trekking Hatchet “Awesome little hatchet with a large cutting edge that with proper care and sharpening can last 50 to 100 years.”īest for Off-Grid Living: Estwing Camper’s Axe 16” “Its lightweight and compact design make it great for keeping the load light while the safety cover prevents it from cutting up the gear in your pack.”īest for Bushcraft: Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet

Lightweight Choice: Gerber Gear Pack Hatchet “A trim axe that bites deeply, but be sure to bundle this axe with a handle collar to protect the neck from chipping.” “There are many uses for this axe: demolition, construction, split & chop wood, pry wood, remove ice and debris, loosen nuts and bolts, and hammer stakes and nails.”īest for Wood Splitting: Husqvarna Wooden Split Axe “A well-balanced axe with a hammer on the back of the pommel that comes with a lanyard hole making it perfect for attaching to your pack.”īest All-around Utility: Off Grid Tools Survival Axe “Split & chop wood, carve utensils, and pound stakes, this axe can do it all.” Best Overall: Estwing Sportsman’s Axe 14”
