X5 Hatchet (8")
Description
Power through kindling with a compact hatchet designed for maximum efficiency.
Lightweight, compact X5 Hatchet is easy to fit in a backpack — a great choice for hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts. The X5 Hatchet is the right tool for chopping kindling quickly and easily. Like every X-Series™ Hatchet or Axe, the X5 combines perfected weight distribution, advanced blade geometry, an ultra-sharp edge and virtually unbreakable design to maximize your performance. This combination of features allows the blade to bite three times deeper when chopping. With more blade penetration on each swing, you can chop more wood in less time, with less effort and hand strain.
Features
- Ideal for chopping kindling
- Chops up to three times deeper with each swing to get more done faster
- Proprietary blade-grinding technique provides a sharper edge for better contact and cleaner cuts
- Hardened forged steel blade stays sharp longer than traditional axes
- Non-stick blade coating powers through wood and prevent head from getting stuck
- Unbreakable PermaHead™ insert-molded head will not loosen and prevents overstrike breakage
- Shock-absorbing FiberComp® handle is lightweight yet stronger than steel to prevent overstrike damage
- Designed in Billnäs, Finland, building on a 360-year history of the world’s best forged tools
- Included sheath helps protects blade and the user
- Head weight: .86 lbs., Total weight: 1.06 lbs.
- Lifetime warranty
+ FAQ
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Axes and Striking
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How should I care for my axe?
- Store the axe in a dry place
- Keep the head lightly oiled when not in use to prevent rust
- For safety, and to keep the blade sharp, use the protective sheath when the axe is not in use
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How should I care for my axe?
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What is the difference between chopping and splitting?
- Chopping consists of cutting a horizontal log into segments with multiple swift, sharp, downward strokes of a hatchet or axe
- Splitting consists of cutting a vertically positioned log in half with a single downward stroke of an axe
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What is the difference between chopping and splitting?
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