INTERTOOLHatchet for Chopping Wood and kindling - Small Hand Axe for Camping Firewood - 15” Survival Ax - with Shock-Absorbing Fiberglass Anti-Slip Handle HT-0261

Got this for my gardener wife. She's never had one and I don't know why I never got her one. She loves it and has used it already.

Very well balanced with a very sharp blade

This thing is a beast. A great tool for gardening. Chops through branches no problem. Hefty but not too heavy. Great handle and balance. Has a blunt end which can be used as a hammer. Works great.

I don't have a lot of experience with splitting mauls, so I'll compare it with my normal axe. The weight and shape of the head make it great for splitting. It doesn't get stuck as much as my other axe. The handle is strong, and the rubber collar is nice to prevent damage. But the handle feels a bit short to me (5'11"), and it's not as comfortable as my axe handle. And it feels a little flexy. I'd give it 3 stars, but it helps me split a lot of wood, so I can't fault it too much.

This is a solid tool. Just the right weight and works great for splitting wood and driving a wedge. My last axe couldn't hold a candle to this thing. The steel is very good quality. When driving a wedge, the head doesn't become deformed after a few hard strikes. And the best part, the handle is designed to hold up to heavy use. I haven't had it too long but there is no sign that the head might break off, like the cheap thing I had previously did. The handle is a good size and is feels comfortable.

Well balanced.

Great axe for the price

Great wood spitter! Highly recommend. Nice grippy handle, very sharp. Does the job!