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#2 on this list
Almike 16-inch Hatchet
Hults Bruk
Best traditional premium alternative
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#3 on this list
Hultån Hatchet
Hults Bruk
Best current-production Swedish option
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Almike 16-inch Hatchet | Hultån Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| Handle length | 16 in | 16 in |
| Head weight | 1 lb | 1 lb |
| Total weight | 1.75 lb | — |
| Handle | American hickory | American hickory |
| Listed price | — | $200 |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Almike 16-inch Hatchet
- One-pound head
- Oiled hickory handle
- Leather sheath included
- Premium price
- Limited remaining retailer stock
Hultån Hatchet
- Current maker listing
- Light head
- Traditional hickory handle
- High price
- Not a large-log splitting tool
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