Camper's Axe - 26" Wood Splitting Tool with All Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E45A

Estwing what more do I have to say? I literally bought 2 of them, one of each size sold on Amazon. The company goes back over 50 years. Fantastic ax to have when you're going Into the Woods reliable durable dependable. Lightweight, you don't feel the vibrations when you CHOPPING. I'M PLANNING ON BUYING ANOTHER SET FOR MY BROTHER AND MY NEPHEW. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS BRAND THEY'VE BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 50 YEARS. THIS IS WHAT THEY SPECIALIZE IN NO VIBRATIONS WHEN CHOPPING DOWN ANY kind of wood because of the rubberized handle full tang construction. MY SON LOVES HIS AXE, AND I LOVE MINE thank you very much Adam Altman

I got the Estwing E-45A Campers axe a couple days ago and I am very pleased with what I received. The axe was on backorder for a couple weeks but I was informed of the status of my order several times during my wait. I am very glad I purchased this axe. I have used a half axe about this size about 45 years ago and found them very handy when camping and at Boy Scout Camp. Full sized axes were just too big for most scouts. If they used them they worked themselves to death and would stop. Then you couldn't get them to help again. Of course this was when scouts could use axes and sheath knives. I still have a couple full size axes but wanted to see if these were still as easy to use as I remember. This is a great tool and is of the highest quality. First, the sheath is old school and made of beautiful thick tooled leather. The sheath is heavily stitched and has strong rivets and double snaps. The fit is snug and a very safe way to transport the axe. It is well tanned but was a little dry so the first thing I did was to wipe it down with neatsfoot oil. I recently saved a old leather sheath for a 18 " machete that had been in a shed for twenty years with neatsfoot oil it took weeks but it is restored to almost perfect condition. You don't see much neatsfoot oil around today. The axe blade is beautiful and just the right size for my uses now. The edge was rolled a little when I checked it but with a few licks across a steel that was cleared up. I can use this thing without killing myself. I can even use it with one hand if need be. The stainless was very smooth and well brushed to a medium shine. The shaft appear to go all the way through the handle. I can't guarantie that it goes all the way through the handle but if is like several of my other Estwing tools it does. The grip is designed to absorb vibrations and does so very well. If it last as well as my others I will be passing this down to my grandson with the other Estwing tools. I would not carry this if I was backpacking but think it will be the best general camp tool that you can have if you like an evening fire. Now if I was in a Zombie invasion I think this would just about be the perfect tool/weapon. It has enough wight to pierce a skull but not so much weight to cause you to over swing wasting time and energy. I would recommend this axe from this dealer in a skinny minute and if I needed another I would have no second thoughts about its quality. I Highly Recommend This Axe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .

This is a great camping and clearing axe /hatchet. Very well, balanced swings with ease, easy to sharpen, and the price is right.

Definitely the ideal campers ace and solid 💪 the 4 lbs head is perfect for both chopping and splitting. 👍

I bought this for camping, and man....do I like it for the most part. I filed it immediately just in case, and it was sharp as hell. I was worried it wouldn't split semi-seasoned hard wood, but it went right through it for the most part. It did occassionally get stuck, which was annoying, and I had to pound on it with a hammer to get it out. Which brings up a point: it had visible damage from the hammering, nothing major, but the hammer was fine, which makes me think the axe steel isn't as strong as the metal in my hammer, or the weaker metal would have been the one getting damaged. Still, it held up very well and I'm not 100% I should have been pounding on the axe like that anyway. If the head was wider, or more angled, perhaps it wouldn't have gotten stuck that bad anyway. I'm not an axe expert though, but just from a layman's point, it cut through a 2-3" diameter live tree like butter. It held up very well, and for a lighter axe, it cuts firewood that is semi-split with ease. It's also excellent for making smaller kindling.

Solid Hatchet. Company makes great products and this item is a must have for camping. Solid metal with rubber grip. Grip does not slide even when hands are wet. Will have this for years. Sharpens up real n ice and edge holds for a good amount of time. Not very heavy but heavy enough to split wood.

This is indeed a useful tool. I have used it to clear privet (15'+) and small saplings (15-25'+) - over several acres and still going. The tool arrives sharp and ready for action. It is not a "felling ax" for trees (40'+). The blade is narrow and has a deep bite meaning that it is not easy to disengage from the wood if swung too hard. But, if used on smaller dia. trunks (2-6"), it is a "hot knife through butter" experience. 2" trunks or limbs can be severed in one stroke. It can be swung one-handed if you know how to control it and have the strength to do so, but always - always make sure of the downward path of the ax and NOT have your leg in the way. This is a "grown-up" tool - no play toy! A careless mistake can cripple or (if an artery is severed) kill you. Not for children. The ax is single forged and is extremely sturdy. The handle length allows for two-handed use with proper back clearance. I'm 5'9", shorter arms... if taller and longer arms, two-handed use might be a little uncomfortable - but doable. The rubber cushioned handle (lower portion) absorbs a lot of shock. Like said, if you're experienced with using an ax, you'll love this one. Best use - trunks up to 8" dia., limbs, brush, small firewood jobs .... excellent camping tool. As always, using the proper tool for the job is key. Trunks > 8" probably best dispatched with a chainsaw. I look forward to many years with this ax. Keep it oiled (no rust) - sheathed when not in use - stored safely - and Sharpen when needed. Dull blades cause more accidental cuts than sharp ones. (no incentives were offered or received for this review)

This one surprised me with quality lol it's actually made in USA and they overdid their selves with this beast. I haven't used it yet but I'm sure this will do the job of any axe. It's very well made and has sharp edge and hammer on back that will work great for your tent stakes. It's perfectly balanced and has a nice handle. My only complaint is the paint rubbed off already just touching it, and where barcode was it peeled off completely. They didn't do paint well at all, in fact I'm gonna sand blast it off and give it the right coat. Not that paint matters but they could have done way better job for what it costs. I love this thing and can't wait to try it out. 100% recommend this one but not the paint.

Excelente, recomendable!

… ein hohles Rohr als Stihl prellt stark beim Hacken. Habe auch die kurze Handaxt; diese ist massiv. Da prellt nix. Würde mir das Teil nicht nochmals kaufen.

This is a fantastic all around axe. I use it for backpacking and camping trips. This is still a very well made item, it seems like something that will outlast me. I love the weight and it can handle anything outside of splitting fresh logs. Great weight and feel when felling dead standing trees, and splitting dried wood. If I ever lose mine I know that I will be right back here for another.

Excellent axe for trimming and brush clearing. Very well made and lightweight.

I would do quite a bit of camping,ideal for any waste wood lying around.Use one handed or two handed,is also great for splitting blocks which i would buy quite often as i have an open fire.