{"product_id":"custom-carbon-steel-camping-hatchet-with-wood-handle","title":"Custom Carbon Steel Camping Hatchet with Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes Our Custom Carbon Steel Camping Hatchet Stand Out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Custom Carbon Steel Camping Hatchet sets a High Carbon steel head on a wooden handle, built by hand for the everyday jobs that come with setting up and running a camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe camping hatchet profile keeps the head compact and the handle short, so the tool packs easily and handles one handed work with good control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach head etches to its own pattern, and each handle is shaped by hand. Buyers who want a bushcraft profile with tomahawk balance can compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/handmade-damascus-steel-bushcraft-axe-with-wood-handle\"\u003ehandmade Damascus steel bushcraft axe with wood handle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Are the Hatchet Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.029%; height: 117.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 41.0994%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 56.8977%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.0994%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.8977%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.0994%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAxe Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.8977%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCamping hatchet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.0994%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.8977%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.0994%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.8977%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCustom handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.0994%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.8977%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCamping and outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Is a Camping Hatchet Built For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA camping hatchet covers the small, frequent cutting jobs around a site: splitting kindling, processing firewood, trimming branches and driving or shaping tent stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts short length keeps the swing controlled and close to the body, which suits work at a chopping block or kneeling by the fire. First time users can learn safe grip and swing technique in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/does-anyone-know-how-to-use-an-axe-beginner-safety-guide\"\u003ebeginner axe safety guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy a Wood Handle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood absorbs much of the shock from each strike, which spares the wrist on longer jobs, and it stays comfortable in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA wooden handle can also be sanded and oiled to refresh it over years of use. Small differences in grain and shaping occur because each handle is finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Else Belongs in a Camp Kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA hatchet handles the heavy cutting, while a fixed blade takes care of carving, food prep and fine work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/bushcraft-knives\"\u003ebushcraft knife collection\u003c\/a\u003e pairs naturally with the hatchet, and our guide to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-trekking-knife\"\u003ebest trekking knife\u003c\/a\u003e covers how to choose a blade that matches trail tasks and pack weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Should the Hatchet Be Maintained?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWipe the head dry after use and keep a light coat of mineral oil on the steel, since its high carbon steel and will rust if left damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOil the handle a few times a year and store the hatchet somewhere dry with steady humidity rather than leaving it in a damp tent or vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Custom Carbon Steel Camping Hatchet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur hatchet combines a hand forged Carbon steel head, a compact camping profile and a hand shaped wood handle. It suits camping, bushcraft, cottage use and collectors who want a working High Carbon tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Axe without Engraving","offer_id":67643106721955,"sku":"0473","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Axe with Engraving","offer_id":67643106754723,"sku":"0473-1","price":310.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/Custom_Carbon_steel_camping_hatchet_with_woodhandle.webp?v=1792441401","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/custom-carbon-steel-camping-hatchet-with-wood-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}