Kershaw Deschutes ‚Bearded‚ Hatchet Camp Ax, Full Tang, Stainless Steel (1075)

Bought this for trail riding and motorcycle camping. Wanted something narrow, strong and with mounting points so I can tuck it low alongside motorcycle frame rails using ties. This is a substantial tool. Solid, weighty, very well made.

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I purchased the Kershaw Deschutes ”Bearded” Hatchet Camp Ax mainly for performing camping-related tasks, like cutting small branches, but not for chopping large logs.Pros- Great size (14 inches in length) and weight (1 lb 9 oz) for easy travel during hiking, backpacking, and camping- Full tang construction- comfortable handle- comes equipped with sheath and nylon carrying case, so no need to buy an extra sheath- Great for chopping small wood pieces at home- Very sharp. Made from high-carbon steel, so the edge of this axe already comes sharpened and ready to use out of the box, but you can make it as sharp as you like- Very balanced weight. Compared to a lot of camp axes I've tested, this tool doesn't feel too heavy, bulky, or unbalanced, so no matter where you hold it, it feels good in your hands.- great for carving and shaving wood for kindling Cons- Due to the size and weight of this axe, you will end up exerting more energy than necessary chopping and splitting larger logs- Because the axe is made from high-carbon steel, it will need regular sharpening after each use for maximize efficiency.- the butt (poll) of the axe is relatively thin, so it's not ideal for hammeringIs the Kershaw Deschutes ”Bearded” Hatchet Camp Ax better than Other Axes? The short answer is it depends on your needs. I did a lot of research on several hatchets, axes, and tomahawks and watched dozens of YouTube demonstration videos to compare them all, even visited local military surplus and camping supply stores to compare each axe. The demonstration videos are how I arrived at selecting this particular axe. There was only 1 axe that rated higher on my list, but I didn't purchase it based on its high price. Overall, it's a great tool capable of tree and brush trimming, but you won't want to cut down a large tree with it.