{"product_id":"camp-hatchet","title":"Camp Hatchet","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA classic steel-head hatchet with a wooden handle. It splits kindling and drives stakes, and it's small enough to ride on a pack.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower's out and the stove is wood: split dry logs down to kindling so the fire actually catches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamp with daylight running out: cut tarp stakes, split kindling and clear small brush with one tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet-home or bug-out bag: at about 390g it's light enough to carry and still does work a knife can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplits dry wood and kindling into fire-starting sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimbs small branches and clears brush around camp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the flat back of the head to drive wooden tent and tarp stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-carbon steel head on a wooden handle. High-carbon steel takes and keeps a sharper edge than stainless, but it rusts if you put it away wet, so wipe it dry and oil it now and then. It's a compact hatchet (about 25cm), made for kindling and small wood, not for felling trees or splitting big rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits your kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire \u0026amp; Shelter layer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with the Folding Camp Saw (the saw cuts logs to length, the hatchet splits them) and the Ferro Rod Fire Starter (split kindling lights faster than whole branches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 250 x 105 x 65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 390g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x hatchet (no sheath included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eField notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sheath comes with it. Wrap the head or add a leather sheath before it goes in a pack, so it doesn't cut the fabric or your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the head is tight on the handle before every use. Stop using it if the head moves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing into wood only. Rocks and metal chip the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe it dry after wet use and put a light coat of oil on the head to keep rust off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it split firewood rounds?\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, dry pieces, yes. For big rounds, use a full-size splitting axe. This is a hatchet for kindling and small wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e It ships with a working edge. A few passes with a file or sharpening stone will make it keener, and high-carbon steel holds that edge well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is there a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Only the hatchet is in the box, so plan a cover before you pack it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCovered by the optional \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/guarantee\"\u003eWatchtower Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Stand Fast Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67581857300709,"sku":"CJYD222878801AZ","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2967\/8565\/files\/2de05536-1e6c-4a53-bb1e-7462cbaeaf3d.jpg?v=1790664357","url":"https:\/\/watchtowersupply.com\/products\/camp-hatchet","provider":"Watchtower Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}