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#3 on this list
Hultån Hatchet
Hults Bruk
Best current-production Swedish option
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#4 on this list
Rheinland Hatchet, Red/Black
Adler
Best mid-price traditional hatchet
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Hultån Hatchet | Rheinland Hatchet, Red/Black |
|---|---|---|
| Head weight | 1 lb | 1.35 lb |
| Handle length | 16 in | 14 in |
| Handle | American hickory | US-sourced hickory |
| Listed price | $200 | — |
| Steel | — | C45 |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Hultån Hatchet
- Current maker listing
- Light head
- Traditional hickory handle
- High price
- Not a large-log splitting tool
Rheinland Hatchet, Red/Black
- German-made C45 head
- Leather sheath and bag
- Compact 14-inch handle
- Heavier than the Wildlife’s listed weight
- Wood handle needs care
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