The hatchet is one of humanity’s oldest and most useful tools. In fact, primitive sharpened-rock hand axes were used by our ape-like ancestors before homo-sapiens ever walked the earth.
Today, the hatchet remains an essential bushcraft and survival tool — a small piece of metal insurance promising shelter, fire, and a good night's sleep outdoors.
Apparently, the Swiss government bought a warehouse full of these things and never used them. We just so happen to know a guy who bought that warehouse, and...
Well, we thought we'd give them a try.
Notes From The Warehouse:
From what we can tell, these hatchets are good to go, but here's a few things to note:
- They come unsharpened for safety while transporting
- Visit a local knife/tool sharpener and they'll get this bad boy ready to go. If you try and cut with a dull edge you may cause damage to the handle!
- Maintaining an edge is easy with a "puck" sharpener, also called a honing puck.
- Once sharpened, get a sheath so you can carry it on your kit or in your pack without worry.
- Don't be afraid to sand/refinish the handle if the texture isn't to your liking!
Specs
- Genuine Swiss Military Surplus
- 3.5" polished axe head blade, Unsharpened.
- 16" ash hardwood handle
