{"product_id":"custom-damascus-steel-hatchet-with-leather-sheath-18-inch","title":"Custom Damascus Steel Hatchet with Leather Sheath – 18 Inch","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes Our Custom Damascus Steel Hatchet Stand Out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Custom Damascus Steel Hatchet pairs a hand forged Damascus head with an 18 inch overall length and a fitted leather sheath, made for camp work and outdoor carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 18 inches, the hatchet sits between a compact belt hatchet and a small camp axe, long enough for a fuller swing yet short enough to strap to a pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery head is etched by hand, so the layered pattern on each one is unique. Buyers drawn to a slimmer, Norse inspired profile can compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/custom-damascus-steel-viking-tomahawk-axe-with-leather-sheath\"\u003ecustom Damascus Viking tomahawk axe with leather sheath\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\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxe Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy an 18 Inch Hatchet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost hatchets run 12 to 14 inches, which suits one handed work but limits power on thicker wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour extra inches of handle add leverage and head speed, making it easier to split kindling from larger rounds and limb branches without a full size axe. Choking up near the head still gives close control for detail cuts. More forged heads in different lengths sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/handmade-axes\"\u003ehandmade axe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Gives Damascus Its Pattern?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDamascus starts as layers of high carbon steel forge welded together, then folded and drawn out until the billet holds hundreds of layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnce the head is shaped and heat treated, an acid etch darkens one steel more than the other and reveals the pattern. The layers run through the steel itself, so the pattern survives use and resharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Does the Leather Sheath Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe sheath covers the edge during carry, protecting both the bit and anything packed around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLeather holds moisture, so the hatchet should come out of the sheath for long term storage and only go back in when the head is clean and dry. A light coat of leather conditioner keeps the sheath supple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhere Does the Hatchet Fit Outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCamp chores are its main job: splitting kindling, processing firewood, shaping stakes and clearing small limbs around a site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHunters also carry a hatchet for camp work and alongside a fixed blade for field dressing, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/damascus-hunting-knives\"\u003eDamascus hunting knives\u003c\/a\u003e share the same layered steel.\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 Damascus contains high carbon steel and will rust if left damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOil the wooden handle a few times a year and store the hatchet somewhere dry with steady humidity. When the edge dulls, our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-sharpen-an-axe\"\u003ehow to sharpen an axe\u003c\/a\u003e covers file and puck sharpening step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Custom Damascus Steel Hatchet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur hatchet combines a hand forged Damascus head, an 18 inch length for extra reach and a leather sheath for safe carry. It suits camping, hunting camps, bushcraft and collectors who want a working Damascus tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Axe without Engraving","offer_id":67641972261027,"sku":"0469","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Axe with Engraving","offer_id":67641972293795,"sku":"0469-1","price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/18InchDamascusSteelHatchetwithLeatherSheath.webp?v=1791360409","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/custom-damascus-steel-hatchet-with-leather-sheath-18-inch","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}