Bahco Hatchet, but with an edge and sheath by Woodsmith.
For those seeking a budget-friendly axe without compromising on sharpness and quality, the Bahco Hatchet is an excellent choice, especially as our version comes with a new grind and razor sharp edge from the Woodsmith workshop.
While the standard Bahco hatchet (HGPS-0.6-360) comes with a nearly blunt edge, Woodsmith offers a Sharpened Bahco Hatchet - precisely ground and honed to a razor-sharp edge in our workshop.
Bahco brands this as a Camping Axe, designed for tasks like felling and trimming small trees or splitting firewood. However, with Woodsmith's expert sharpening, this hatchet also excels in green woodworking, including detailed spoon carving tasks. With a head weight of approximately 600g and an overall weight of about 800g, the Bahco Hatchet is a stellar entry-level choice for both novices and seasoned woodworkers. Very popular with schools or course teachers looking for an axe they know will do the job but aren't scared to hand out!
Key Features:
- Curved ash wood handle, 360mm (14") long, adhering to DIN 5132, form B and made from FSC certified stock.
- Thin bit with a 105mm (c. 4") cutting edge in the German style.
- High-quality tool steel construction according to DIN 7287, class B.
- Flat rectangular poll, ideal for striking with a mallet or wood to split logs.
- Composite plastic wedge secures the head.
- 8mm hanging hole in the shaft for easy storage.
- Edge Protection: We have recently invested in training and higher-quality materials to bring our leatherwork fully in-house. We now offer handmade, custom-fit full-grain leather sheaths for almost all of our premium tool ranges which, if properly cared for, can last as long as the tool itself. For transparency in pricing and to ensure fairer access to these tools, sheaths are no longer included with the price of the tool and can be purchased separately. A Woodsmith leather sheath for this tool can be purchased here.
About Bahco:
Bahco is an international brand within the hand tool industry. Its roots go back to the industrial revolution of Sweden in the late eighteen hundreds, starting with innovations such as the pipe wrench and the modern adjustable wrench. Since then, the product range has expanded with a total assortment of products that today includes over 14000 hand tools. Whilst many may see Bahco as a departure from our focus on handmade, hand forged tools - we feel its important at Woodsmith to also stock a range of tools at a more affordable price point, that are still of good quality. We feel Bahco represents that balance of value for money, and very happy to stock a select range of tools at Woodsmith.
