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#7 on this list
Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet SU162FF16C
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Best hardened-poll utility pick
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#8 on this list
Chogan Hatchet 2727, Orange
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Best compact hatchet-and-hammer combination
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet SU162FF16C | Chogan Hatchet 2727, Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Handle | American hickory, trimmed under 16 in | Glass-reinforced nylon |
| Head weight | Retailer lists 1 lb 11 oz | — |
| Bit length | 3.875 in | — |
| Poll | Hardened | — |
| Origin | USA | — |
| Overall length | — | 13.19 in |
| Steel | — | 1055 carbon steel |
| Blade length | — | 3.16 in |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Flying Fox Woodsman Hatchet SU162FF16C
- Hardened hammering poll
- US-made
- Conventional hickory handle
- Mask sold separately
- Image-source retailer currently sold out
Chogan Hatchet 2727, Orange
- Hammer poll
- Compact 13.19-inch format
- Coated carbon-steel head
- Carbon steel needs care
- Not a traditional wood-handle design
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