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#4 on this list
Rheinland Hatchet, Red/Black
Adler
Best mid-price traditional hatchet
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#5 on this list
Sportsman’s Axe E14A
Estwing
Best one-piece steel construction
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Rheinland Hatchet, Red/Black | Sportsman’s Axe E14A |
|---|---|---|
| Handle length | 14 in | — |
| Head weight | 1.35 lb | — |
| Steel | C45 | — |
| Handle | US-sourced hickory | — |
| Overall length | — | 12.5 in |
| Cutting edge | — | 2.75 in |
| Construction | — | One-piece forged steel |
| Grip | — | Genuine leather |
| Origin | — | USA |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
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
Sportsman’s Axe E14A
- One-piece forging
- Made in USA
- Nylon sheath included
- Shorter reach than 16-inch options
- No conventional replaceable wood handle
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