Question 1

Is there a particular reason this is made from carbon steel instead of stainless? Won't this axe rust once the powder coat wears off?

Accepted Answer

Carbon steels tend to be tougher and easier to sharpen. Even stainless steels rust, it just takes more for them to do so. You will need to properly care for the axe either way so they use a steel that can take the beating far better. Outdoors tools aren't meant to just sit somewhere for a year. A light coat of mineral oil every so often will be fine. Or you can just give it a patina once the coating wears.

Question 2

Is the head wide enough for splitting or narrow for chopping?

Accepted Answer

It's a short axe, useful for felling small trees for firewood or building an emergency shelter.; however axes can also split wood. The wedge of a hatchet is wider, which is why they're better for splitting wood, and lousy at felling trees for firewood or building shelters. Even though I grew up shooting and hunting, raising livestock, using knives and axes, I never used a hatchet until in my 40s. Then I bought an Eastwing short axe, and enjoyed the increased functionality.

Question 3

Had anyone used this axe for throwing? Like axe throwing for sport

Accepted Answer

Not by any means an experienced axe thrower by any means. But there is a local, indoor, axe throwing experience place that uses these EXACT axes as the base model. They let you pay an extra $5 for a different selection of axes. But as far as throwing these go, I was able to pick it up fairly quickly using this axe (well balanced). There are for sure better axes to use for competitive axe throwing that don't have bouncy rubber parts.

Question 4

Does the axe ship having already been sharpened or will I need to sharpen it when it arrives?

Accepted Answer

Came sharp enough to split small logs (12-16 inch) without much effort. I personally sharpened it to shaving sharpness and it's a nice, practical piece to show off.

ASIN	B01FSCRJLC
Best Sellers Rank	#113,466 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #94 in Camping Axes & Hatchets
Blade Edge	Hand-sharpened, 3.5 inches
Blade Material	Alloy Steel, Forged Steel
Brand Name	Estwing
Color	Blue
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,140)
Global Trade Identification Number	00034139612094
Handle Material	Alloy Steel, Shock Reduction Grip
Head Type	Forged Steel Axe Head
Head Weight	1.5 pounds
Included Components	Camper's Axe
Item Dimensions L x W	15.5"L x 6"W
Item Type Name	Axe
Manufacturer	Estwing
Manufacturer Part Number	E6-25A
Model Number	E6-25A
Style Name	Axe
UPC	034139612094 343538177166
Unit Count	1 Count

ESTWING Camper's Axe - 14" USA Made Blue Hatchet with Tent Stake Puller & Shock Reduction Grip - E6-25A

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