Schrade Delta Class Bedrock Camp Axe 11.1in Full Tang Hatchet with 3.6in Stainless Steel Blade and TPR Handle for Outdoor Survival Camping and Everyday Tasks

Mine arrived fairly sharp although the bevel was slightly off. Like others have said, the sheath honestly doesn't look like it will take too many openings and closings before the plastic breaks, but it does protect the head and any bag you might toss this in. I love the full tang construction and the compact size of the tool. For a size comparison that most people can imagine, it is around 2 1/4" shorter in length than the Wally World/Coleman hatchets that everybody has seen or owned at one time or another. This hatchet does have a wider cutting surface by about an inch. Weight wise, I think the SCAXE10 feels amazing in your hand, is easy to control and is lighter than the aforementioned camp hatchet. There's plenty enough heft to get the job done without wearing yourself out swinging the thing. You will want to ditch the shoestring lanyard and replace it with paracord, but that's usually a given on these things. I have average sized hands and the grip on the SCAXE10 feels custom made for me. I had my daughter test the grip for all of you lovely ladies out there who might be reading this review and she said she really likes it and I should buy her one. (Imagine that.) While you could actually chop a tree down with this sucker, it's probably not intended to replace a large felling axe. If you're looking for something smaller that is easy to carry with you to process some firewood at the camp site, make feather sticks, and accomplish similar chores, this is a really neat tool. As a heads up for some of the macho men out there who might be tempted to run this thing like a wood maul, the head is slim and doesn't have a big flare, so you very well could end up burying this cool little hatchet into a round of firewood and have to summon the strength of 10 men to pull it out if your log doesn't split. Should you manage to bury this thing and actually retrieve it, congratulations..you are now King Arthur. All in all, I think this is a perfect answer for folks looking for a compact, easily carried hatchet for many bushcrafting/camping/around the yard uses without dropping a wad of cash.

An amazing little piece of equipment! My son gifted me one, and I'm very pleased. It's light enough so my arthritic hands don't object to using it, but sturdy enough to make short work of smaller wood (6" or under); it's small enough to stow easily in a backpack, the blade holds an edge really well and the balance is excellent. My only complaint is the blade mask / sheath - the snap is very difficult to close, and gets in the way when you try to cover the blade.

I ordered this hatchet because I was looking for a tool that would process wood easily while still boasting one handed capability. The hatchet arrived in a cardboard box branded with the schrade logo. Inside the box was the hatchet and the thermoplastic sheath. Immediately I could tell that the sheath was of inferior quality. Although, I cannot complain about this, as the price is superb, and at the price range I was not expecting an amazing sheath. The hatchet, however, feels to be of tremendous quality. It is beautifully balanced and is a full tang construction, meaning it will withstand the hard conditions of real world every day use(although while sacrificing some of the shock absorption of a classic wooden handle). The handle is grippy and is very comfortable in my hand. The hatchet is so well balanced it could even be used for throwing. A bit of a warning-this tool comes SHARP. I accidentally cut my finger when I simply poked the corner of the edge by accident when turning the hatchet in my hand. The grind is what you would expect from a good axe and has no difficult in processing wood. I expect this hatchet to last a long time and have recommended it to family and friends.

I ordered this to use as a belt hatchet and for what I wanted to use it for it is a bargain. First off, you aren't going to cut down big trees or split large pieces of wood with this little hatchet but it will split up to 4 inch diameter pieces of wood easily the way I do it.(I use the "tap" method... Set the edge in the top of the wood billet, then lift the wood up and tap the bottom of the billet on the ground, a rock or another piece of wood until it splits.. If using a rock, be careful that the wood doesn't give and you drive the hatchet edge into the rock).... If you are one of those people that likes to "baton" firewood, THIS is the tool to use...STOP abusing your knives ! The back edge of the hatchet has a shallow curve that makes pounding stakes in a little tricky but not as hard as some hatchets I have used. I think that the metal used in this hatchet is a good quality and with just a little stone work, you can use this hatchet for skinning deer size animals.. I really like the metal handle for those times that I miss and whack the handle into something while chopping. The lanyard hole for a wrist string is also nice for control in cold or slippery conditions. The rubbery feeling coating on the handle absorbs the vibrations of chopping well and the shallow finger grooves in the front edge of the handle are nice without being to deep. The factory edge on the blade is adequate for most uses but it will take a finer edge if you are into that kind of thing. ----- The only down side of this hatchet is the rinky-dink plastic sheath that is included with the hatchet.. I feel that this sheath is just an accident waiting to happen and I made a replacement for it the day that I got the hatchet.. ------In My Opinion------ This is a very good SMALL hatchet and well worth the 27 dollars that I paid for it.. I would have taken a star off for the plastic sheath that was included but it was not hard to make a better one .

Lots of hatchets out there. Camp hatchets, almost-an-axe hatchets, silly post-apocalyptic hatchets, military-inspired hatchets, throwing hatchets, hatchets with gadgets. Beautiful fancy bearded hatchets handmade by artisan blacksmiths in Europe. This is a hatchet. It's a single piece of steel with a grip over the end your hand hangs on to. Similar to an Estwing design, and I almost bought an Estwing instead, but this is a little more compact, a little more heavy-duty, a bit better for splitting kindling. If you want a hatchet that will never need the handle or head replaced, with a poll you can use as a hammer, here you go. The blade cover / belt loop is heavy-duty plastic, with a heavy-duty snap, and it's not bad, although ours arrived bent and doesn't close fully, so it wouldn't keep rain off the blade, say. I may replace it with a leather cover, or I might not bother. We've used this hatchet, and it does what a hatchet should. It's not a small axe; you won't want to chop down trees with it. And it's not the kind of hatchet that impresses certain kinds of people if you have it hanging on the wall as a decoration. It's not the lightest backpacking hatchet around, and it doesn't come with a knife or saw. But. You know. It's a nearly indestructible hatchet. Takes an edge, holds it pretty well, chops wood. Today, tomorrow, ten years from now.

I use a rocket stove A LOT and splitting logs down to what most call Kindling can be a pain if you don't have the right tool. I absolutely love the SCAxe10! Razor sharp out of the box, and it really holds that edge. The non reflective black coating is a nice touch. The size to weight ratio is amazing. It feels hefty and solid but is less than a foot long AND it fits well pretty much anywhere. I should mention i was splitting 3-4in (diameter) logs down to kindling in a matter of a few strikes. This handy little axe also serves as a hammer. I did do some batoning on it and it held up just fine. I have added this to my bug out bag as it performed better than all the other hatchets i have tried. I paid right around $25 for it and I would not hesitate to buy another or recommend it to anyone in need of a great hatchet/camp axe!

Company, durable and very sharp, excellent quality.

I have plenty of experience camping, and I'm starting to get into backpacking. I wanted a hatchet that would do the work and not add a ton of weight to my pack or my person. Pros: It's light-weight, but feels sturdy in your hand. It's also very easy to aim. Also, as other reviewers have pointed out, it's plenty sharp right out of the box. I also like the sheath, and of course, the price. Cons: The lighter weight means more work when chopping hardwood. Handle does not absorb a lot shock, so it while cause fatigue in your forearm and hand. I would recommend holding the wood against the blade (lining up with the grain) and bringing them down together. The added weight will help a lot The biggest downside, is how quickly the edge gets dinged up and dulled. You may able to get a good edge, but if that edge can't hold up to a 2 days on a campsite, that's a deal-breaker for me. Conclusion: It's not horrible, but it's not that good. It's fine if you need a cheap hatchet to keep around for occasional use, but if you're planning to go wandering in the backcountry for a few days and need something that's able to put the work in, I'd pick something else.