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Sportsman’s Axe E14A
Estwing
Best one-piece steel construction
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#6 on this list
Pjältån Hatchet
Hults Bruk
Best heavier-headed Swedish camp pick
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Sportsman’s Axe E14A | Pjältån Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 12.5 in | — |
| Cutting edge | 2.75 in | — |
| Construction | One-piece forged steel | — |
| Grip | Genuine leather | — |
| Origin | USA | — |
| Handle length | — | 15 in |
| Head weight | — | 1.3 lb |
| Total weight | — | 2 lb |
| Handle | — | American hickory |
| Listed price | — | $129 |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Sportsman’s Axe E14A
- One-piece forging
- Made in USA
- Nylon sheath included
- Shorter reach than 16-inch options
- No conventional replaceable wood handle
Pjältån Hatchet
- Current available model
- 15-inch hickory handle
- Hand-ground cutting edge
- Two-pound carrying weight
- Forged dimensions can vary slightly
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