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13 in. Wooden Handle Hatchet

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Brand Husqvarna
Product Dimensions 14.97"L x 6.5"W
Handle Material Hickory,Leather,Steel,Wood
Color Gray
Head Type Hatchet

About this item

  • Hatchet is designed for one-handed use on light wood cutting
  • Premium 1.32 lbs. hand-forged axe head
  • Made with hickory and Swedish steel
  • Comes with a leather edge cover
  • Made in Sweden
  • Includes Proposition 65 labeling for California

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4.8 4.8
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4.7 4.7
Ergonomic
4.7 4.7
Value for money
4.6 4.6

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Alloy Steel
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Model # 596270901 596271101 596271501 596282001 596282101 596282601
Use Small Firewood, Camping, Yard Work Stronger Wood, Firewood Splitting Logs, Large Chunks of Wood Small Firewood, Camping, Yard Work Splitting Logs, Chunks of Wood Splitting Logs, Large Firewood
Weight 2.24 lbs 3.52 lbs 5.5 lbs 1.98 lbs 3.09 lbs 6.17 lbs
Blade Material Hand-Forged Swedish Steel Hand-Forged Swedish Steel Hand-Forged Swedish Steel Non-Stick Coated Steel Non-Stick Coated Steel Non-Stick Coated Steel
Handle Material Hickory Hickory Hickory Composite Fiberglass Composite Fiberglass Composite Fiberglass

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Product Description

A small axe for fire wood and garden work. Comes with an edge cover in leather. The head is attached to the handle using both a wooden and a steel wedge to secure fastening.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
859 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort, value, sharpness, and appearance of the axe. For example, they mention it's well made, durable, and has a good sharp edge. Some appreciate the appearance and weight. That said, opinions are mixed on the handle and edge.

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86 customers mention82 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the axe. They mention it's well-made, strong, and durable. The grain and quality of handle is nice, and the edge seems to hold up well. Some appreciate the extra heft and weight of the product.

"...The whole thing feels like a much higher-quality product than the price would suggest (Printed Husky logo notwithstanding) so pick it up if you're..." Read more

"...The handle is the nicest of any of my axes. It's nice and appropriately thin where it should be and stout where it needs it...." Read more

"...Every Husqvarna axe I've purchased has performed flawlessly in every instance and I am amazed at the quality and durability for the price...." Read more

"...the handle is comfortable and high quality. Now it’s not the quality of a Gransfor or Hults Bruk but it’s 1/3 the price...." Read more

34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the axe. They say it's unbeatable for the price, has good craftsmanship, and is well worth the price. Customers are also impresseded with the durability and quality for the money.

"...It's surprisingly high quality for the price, and the head has a wonderful visual texture being not quite smooth or uniform...." Read more

"Everything about this hachet is superb at any price. The fact that it cost less than $50 is amazing...." Read more

"...in every instance and I am amazed at the quality and durability for the price...." Read more

"This hatchet is a great quality for the price point, arrived fairly sharp and well fitted, the leather sheath is serviceable, the only small..." Read more

30 customers mention21 positive9 negative

Customers like the appearance of the axe. They mention it's beautiful, has a nice luster to the grain, and has s a wonderful visual texture. They also appreciate the fresh wood and the mat finish on the hickory, which provides a good grip.

"...The handle is solid and has an attractive wood grain. It could probably use re-finishing but I honestly love the way it looks so I may just leave it...." Read more

"...The handle is the nicest of any of my axes. It's nice and appropriately thin where it should be and stout where it needs it...." Read more

"...Comes unsharpened and dull. Very pricey" Read more

"...This also provided a nice luster to the grain...." Read more

28 customers mention20 positive8 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the axe. They mention that it arrived fairly sharp, it was forged nicely, and it maintained a sharp edge all week. They say it's easy to sharpen and has held up well to small tasks. Customers also say that the steel seems good and took the edge well. They also mention that the head is great, rough enough to remind you it'd been hand made.

"...The fact that it cost less than $50 is amazing. The head is great, rough enough to remind you it's hand made but refined enough to confirm its an..." Read more

"...It maintained a sharp edge all week and showed no nicks or other imperfections even after the axe head traveled through the wood and into the..." Read more

"...it's not beautiful when you get it. Didn't have a wood finish, not sharpened.. However, if you are fine with learning to sharpen, and willing to..." Read more

"This hatchet is a great quality for the price point, arrived fairly sharp and well fitted, the leather sheath is serviceable, the only small..." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers find the comfort of the axe to be comfortable in the hand, with a tung oil coat. They also appreciate the grip and feel of the hard hickory handle. The ergonomics are superior, providing for an excellent and sure grip. The handle doesn't feel loose and the head to handle fitment is great. Customers also like the curve of the handle for grip.

"...It's attached to the head firmly and securely...." Read more

"...Head to handle fitment is great too...fitting together like a glove. The only place it doesn't recieve stellar marks is with the sheath...." Read more

"...the handle is comfortable and high quality. Now it’s not the quality of a Gransfor or Hults Bruk but it’s 1/3 the price...." Read more

"...and balance of the hatchet, as well as the length, grip and feel of the hickory handle...." Read more

20 customers mention14 positive6 negative

Customers like the weight of the hatchet. They say it has a nicely weighted head, and a great weight distribution. Some find it light and compact, while others say it's heavier.

"...I liked the weight, performance and balance of the hatchet, as well as the length, grip and feel of the hickory handle...." Read more

"It's a hatchet with a nice heavy head on it which you can chop or split with, it's perfect...." Read more

"...The handle is pretty comfortable but way too bulky up near the head. Spend a little time reshaping it and this is a great value." Read more

"...I like the curve of the handle for grip, the weight to do all the work, and it's a perfect axe for me after putting in the effort...." Read more

19 customers mention13 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the handle of the axe. Some say that the wooden handle is fantastic, while others say that it's a bit chunky and rough. Some customers also mention that the handle design is impractical.

"...Big bonus, it even comes with a nice leather blade cover that has a nice metal snap closure!..." Read more

"...It arrived appropriately sharp. The handle is the nicest of any of my axes...." Read more

"...could use two hands on this if I have to, however it’s not the greatest handle for my needs, which 90% of the time is splitting firewood...." Read more

"...However the grain orientation of the handle was decent and leather sheath doable...." Read more

15 customers mention8 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the edge of the axe. Some mention that it maintains an edge well, while others say that it's heavy and not to the grind standard.

"...I am amazed how well it maintains an edge, showing little if any wear on these excursions and never had to touch it up until the end of a trip...." Read more

"...the only small complaint I have on this tool is that the edge is not to the grind standard I had hoped with the heel and toe having a bow to the..." Read more

"...Definitely swedish steel, gets a really mean edge. I wish i had a use for it...." Read more

"...The grain orientation of the handle was not ideal and running around 45 degrees...." Read more

Unfinished product but has potential
4 Stars
Unfinished product but has potential
Spent a couple weeks researching possible hatchets and small axes for camping purposes. I liked the size and price point of this Husqvarna model for a hand-forged Swedish steel hatchet. What I received was a product that had what appeared to be a very course, machine-ground edge. The finish appearance of the head looked nothing like the Amazon photo and was all black except for the cutting edge. As others have noted, it is basically an unfinished product. However the grain orientation of the handle was decent and leather sheath doable. So I looked at this as a kit project that needed completion and for the forty-odd bucks I paid for it, could make work for my intended purpose with a little sweat equity.I first lightly sanded the hickory handle and rubbed in a couple light coats of boiled linseed oil to seal and protect the wood. This also provided a nice luster to the grain.I then cut a small strip of heavy duty self-adhering felt blanket (also called surface saver) from Ace Hardware and inserted this into the leather sheath opposite the snap closure to snug up the sloppiness of fit. Now it fits perfectly and saved me another 25-40 buck for a custom sheath.Then I spent about six hours over a weekend reshaping and sharpening the cutting edge with a file and abrasive pads. I put the final edge on with a lansky puck that would shave the hair on my arm.I finally wrapped the upper portion of the hickory handle with 550 paracord to protect from overstrikes and kickback.My field test consisted on cutting several green 2-4 inch tree limbs and batoning through a few 4-6 inch dry logs. I liked the weight, performance and balance of the hatchet, as well as the length, grip and feel of the hickory handle. It also seemed to keep the edge quite well during the time I used it.I gave this Husqvarna 13 inch hatchet four stars out of five in every category because while it could be a fine tool, it came unfinished and required time and effort to make it right. Time will tell if it’s been worth it and the real test comes this summer during my 45-60 days of camping.I’ve included a photo of my final modifications and will provide an update later in the summer.UPDATE: July 14, 2021After camping for a week and using this hatchet about every day, I can report that I am delighted with the handling and performance of this product after my modifications previously noted. It maintained a sharp edge all week and showed no nicks or other imperfections even after the axe head traveled through the wood and into the ground several times. I only sharpened it at the end of the week on the night before I broke camp. I’ve attached a photo of the hatchet next to a small pile of firewood I split, frequently using a batoning method to drive the axe head through the larger pieces of wood.UPDATE: August 7, 2021I’ve been camping in Northern Michigan another three times since my last update for a total of 10 days and used the Husqvarna 13” hatchet every day out for kindling and firewood. I am amazed how well it maintains an edge, showing little if any wear on these excursions and never had to touch it up until the end of a trip. And honestly, it probably really doesn’t need it then, but it’s part of my equipment routine. Still no nicks whatsoever in the edge, what amazing steel this is! A park ranger friend was impressed with the performance and edge of my hatchet and asked me to sharpen his. Since I had my file and lansky puck with me, I gladly obliged and was surprised at how soft the steel was in his hatchet compared to my Husqvarna. I’m glad that I wrapped the upper portion of the handle with paracord as there have been numerous kickbacks when splitting firewood and scraping when batoning the hatchet head through larger pieces of wood, but the wrap has protected the hickory handle from any damage. I highly recommend everyone use some kind of protection like this for the handle.In summary, I put this hatchet at the top of my list for best purchases in 2021, even though I had to do a little work when I got it. It sure was worth it! Today I just ordered it’s larger cousin, the Husqvarna wooden 26” multi-purpose axe, and I can only hope I get the same results. Be safe out there!
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Everything about this hachet is superb at any price. The fact that it cost less than $50 is amazing. The head is great, rough enough to remind you it's hand made but refined enough to confirm its an item of quality. It arrived appropriately sharp. The handle is the nicest of any of my axes. It's nice and appropriately thin where it should be and stout where it needs it. It provides for an excellent and sure grip. Head to handle fitment is great too...fitting together like a glove. The only place it doesn't recieve stellar marks is with the sheath. The sheathe is quite spartan, though it performs the intended job well. Would recommend to anyone. Would absolutely buy again...moreover, this would make a fine gift to any outdoorsman or scout.
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Spent a couple weeks researching possible hatchets and small axes for camping purposes. I liked the size and price point of this Husqvarna model for a hand-forged Swedish steel hatchet. What I received was a product that had what appeared to be a very course, machine-ground edge. The finish appearance of the head looked nothing like the Amazon photo and was all black except for the cutting edge. As others have noted, it is basically an unfinished product. However the grain orientation of the handle was decent and leather sheath doable. So I looked at this as a kit project that needed completion and for the forty-odd bucks I paid for it, could make work for my intended purpose with a little sweat equity.

I first lightly sanded the hickory handle and rubbed in a couple light coats of boiled linseed oil to seal and protect the wood. This also provided a nice luster to the grain.

I then cut a small strip of heavy duty self-adhering felt blanket (also called surface saver) from Ace Hardware and inserted this into the leather sheath opposite the snap closure to snug up the sloppiness of fit. Now it fits perfectly and saved me another 25-40 buck for a custom sheath.

Then I spent about six hours over a weekend reshaping and sharpening the cutting edge with a file and abrasive pads. I put the final edge on with a lansky puck that would shave the hair on my arm.

I finally wrapped the upper portion of the hickory handle with 550 paracord to protect from overstrikes and kickback.

My field test consisted on cutting several green 2-4 inch tree limbs and batoning through a few 4-6 inch dry logs. I liked the weight, performance and balance of the hatchet, as well as the length, grip and feel of the hickory handle. It also seemed to keep the edge quite well during the time I used it.

I gave this Husqvarna 13 inch hatchet four stars out of five in every category because while it could be a fine tool, it came unfinished and required time and effort to make it right. Time will tell if it’s been worth it and the real test comes this summer during my 45-60 days of camping.

I’ve included a photo of my final modifications and will provide an update later in the summer.

UPDATE: July 14, 2021
After camping for a week and using this hatchet about every day, I can report that I am delighted with the handling and performance of this product after my modifications previously noted. It maintained a sharp edge all week and showed no nicks or other imperfections even after the axe head traveled through the wood and into the ground several times. I only sharpened it at the end of the week on the night before I broke camp. I’ve attached a photo of the hatchet next to a small pile of firewood I split, frequently using a batoning method to drive the axe head through the larger pieces of wood.

UPDATE: August 7, 2021
I’ve been camping in Northern Michigan another three times since my last update for a total of 10 days and used the Husqvarna 13” hatchet every day out for kindling and firewood. I am amazed how well it maintains an edge, showing little if any wear on these excursions and never had to touch it up until the end of a trip. And honestly, it probably really doesn’t need it then, but it’s part of my equipment routine. Still no nicks whatsoever in the edge, what amazing steel this is! A park ranger friend was impressed with the performance and edge of my hatchet and asked me to sharpen his. Since I had my file and lansky puck with me, I gladly obliged and was surprised at how soft the steel was in his hatchet compared to my Husqvarna. I’m glad that I wrapped the upper portion of the handle with paracord as there have been numerous kickbacks when splitting firewood and scraping when batoning the hatchet head through larger pieces of wood, but the wrap has protected the hickory handle from any damage. I highly recommend everyone use some kind of protection like this for the handle.

In summary, I put this hatchet at the top of my list for best purchases in 2021, even though I had to do a little work when I got it. It sure was worth it! Today I just ordered it’s larger cousin, the Husqvarna wooden 26” multi-purpose axe, and I can only hope I get the same results. Be safe out there!
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5.0 out of 5 stars esta hacha es lo maximo
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hatchet.
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